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Character.AI vs AI Companion Today
Character.AI is the better fit if you want live voice calls and image sharing and custom characters; AI Companion Today has no clear edge there.
0| Character.AI | AI Companion Today | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.4 / 5 | — |
| Price | $7.92/mo | Free |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | c.ai+ $9.99/mo or $94.99/yr (~$7.92/mo). Free chat is unlimited but carries ads, a daily swipe cap and a Charms currency. A cheaper (c.ai) lite tier exists but its price varies by region. | Free waitlist. 10 free messages a day at launch; paid pricing not published. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Adult-first |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Male companion |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Character.AI — our take
The default starting point: unmatched variety and the most generous free tier in the category.
- 20M+ community characters
- Unlimited free text chat
- Best-in-class prose quality
AI Companion Today — our take
AI Companion Today is an 18+ slow-burn romance chat built on two published novels. It is waitlist-only for now: free to join, 50 bonus messages at launch, then 10 free messages a day. Paid pricing is not published yet.
- Free to join; 10 free messages a day at launch
- Self-hosted in Europe, chats deleted after 30 days
- Consent-first, non-explicit scenarios
Character.AI vs AI Companion Today — common questions
Which is cheaper, Character.AI or AI Companion Today?
One or both do not publish a comparable monthly price, so we show what each states on its own pricing page: Character.AI $7.92/mo, AI Companion Today Free. Confirm at checkout, since regional pricing varies.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: voice support differs between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
Character.AI: No adult mode. AI Companion Today: Adult-first. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.