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Character.AI vs BSide: Olivia Lin
Character.AI edges BSide: Olivia Lin on our editorial score (4.4 vs 4.1), but Character.AI is the stronger pick if you want live voice calls and custom characters, while BSide: Olivia Lin fits better if video matter more.
0| Character.AI0 | BSide: Olivia Lin0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.4 / 5 | 4.1 / 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 on Steam Early Access (2026-07 launch); requires a miHoYo account. "Very Positive" on Steam (~84% of 500+ reviews). |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Desktop |
| 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
BSide: Olivia Lin — our take
A free, polished ambient companion from the Genshin studio: piano performances, MIDI-to-music-video generation and pen-pal letters.
- Free from a major studio
- MIDI upload turns songs into music videos
- Letter-based slow companionship
Character.AI vs BSide: Olivia Lin — common questions
Which is cheaper, Character.AI or BSide: Olivia Lin?
BSide: Olivia Lin is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $7.92/mo for Character.AI.
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. BSide: Olivia Lin: 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.