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Character.AI vs Chub AI
Character.AI is the better fit if you want live voice calls and long-term memory and image sharing; Chub AI has no clear edge there.
0| Character.AI0 | Chub AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.4 / 5 | — |
| Price | $7.92/mo | $5/mo |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Under $10/mo |
| 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. | Mercury $5/mo (MythoMax 13B, 8K memory) or Mars $20/mo (Soji 671B, voice). Billing runs in 4-month blocks, so you pay ~$20 or ~$80 upfront. Free tier: rotating test models plus trial credits. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Adult-first |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| 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
Chub AI — our take
A vast searchable character archive for people who bring their own frontend, not a chat service itself.
- Massive character library
Character.AI vs Chub AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, Character.AI or Chub AI?
Chub AI is the cheaper of the two at $5/mo, 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?
Character.AI retains context across sessions; Chub AI keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
Character.AI: No adult mode. Chub AI: 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.
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