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Character.AI vs Alden: AI Boyfriend
the two are close on features — Alden: AI Boyfriend is cheaper at Free (~$8/mo less), so default to it unless you prefer Character.AI's branding.
0| Character.AI | Alden: AI Boyfriend | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | No prices published on the scraped pages. Free tier allows up to 10 sent messages per day; a paid subscription (billed via Apple, auto-renewing) unlocks voice calls and unlimited messages. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Live calls |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Male companion |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS |
| 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
Alden: AI Boyfriend — our take
iPhone-only AI boyfriend app with short-bubble texting, voice notes, real-time calls in twelve voices, voicemail, photos from his day, and a readable memory notebook. Free tier caps you at 10 sent messages per day; calls need a subscription.
- Real-time voice calls plus voice notes and voicemail
- Twelve selectable voices; he initiates contact and can leave messages on read
- Customizable face (describe it or pick from eight AI portraits), job, and backstory
- Readable memory notebook with per-line deletion
Character.AI vs Alden: AI Boyfriend — common questions
Which is cheaper, Character.AI or Alden: AI Boyfriend?
One or both do not publish a comparable monthly price, so we show what each states on its own pricing page: Character.AI $7.92/mo, Alden: AI Boyfriend Free.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. Alden: AI Boyfriend: No adult mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.