Character.AI
4.4
Millions of community characters with unlimited free text chat
The default starting point: unmatched variety and the most generous free tier in the category.
$7.92/moVoice callsMemory+3
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Showrunner
3.6
Generate your own AI TV episodes from a prompt
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Our verdict. From the makers of South Park-style simulation: prompt a show, get watchable episodes with characters and plots. Best for: Making watchable AI-generated episodes of your own show.
Capability profile
What it actually shipsA quick read of the features this product ships today, scored from real catalogue fields — not an opinion. Voice is three tiers (live calls, voice notes, or none); everything else is shipped or not. The full breakdown is in the table below and on the comparison pages.
Editor score: 3.6 / 5. Best for Making watchable AI-generated episodes of your own show.
At a glance
Compiled from public sources — pending verificationPrice
Free
Free to generate during open access; subscription announced but no public price list (2026-09-30).
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Free
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Not hand-checked yet — how we test
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- Free to generate during open access; subscription announced but no public price list (2026-09-30).
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- Voice notes / TTS
- Images & video
- Video
- Memory
- Session-only context
- Custom characters
- Yes
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Visual style
- Anime
- Platforms
- Web
Price history
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What it does well
- Full episodes, not just text
- Series with recurring characters
- Free generation window
Where it falls short
- Style ceiling on licensed looks
- Not a 1-on-1 companion product
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Showrunner — common questions
Is Showrunner free?
Yes — Showrunner has a free tier you can use without paying. Free to generate during open access; subscription announced but no public price list (2026-09-30). This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.
How much does Showrunner cost?
Free (Free). Free to generate during open access; subscription announced but no public price list (2026-09-30). Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.
Does Showrunner remember previous conversations?
No — Showrunner keeps context only within a session, so earlier conversations are not carried forward.
Does Showrunner have voice?
Partly — Showrunner offers voice notes or text-to-speech playback, but not live two-way voice calls.
Does Showrunner have an adult mode?
Showrunner is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
Which platforms does Showrunner run on?
Showrunner is available on web.
Reader reviews
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