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Character.AI vs HeyAIBuddy AI Girlfriend
HeyAIBuddy AI Girlfriend is the better fit if you want video; Character.AI has no clear edge there.
0| Character.AI | HeyAIBuddy AI Girlfriend | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.4 / 5 | — |
| Price | $7.92/mo | See site |
| 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: 100 lifetime texts + 50 voice replies, no card. Basic $6.99/mo (800 credits), Pro $12.99, Max $24.99; credits refresh monthly, no rollover; $1 top-ups. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Live calls |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female 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
HeyAIBuddy AI Girlfriend — our take
SFW AI girlfriend chat with voice replies, long-term memory and custom companion creation. Free tier gives 100 lifetime texts and 50 voice replies; subscriptions from $6.99/mo add unlimited text plus monthly credits. Explicitly no adult content.
- Long-term memory across sessions
- Voice replies in a chosen, previewable voice
- Free tier with no credit card required
- Private custom companion creation
Character.AI vs HeyAIBuddy AI Girlfriend — common questions
Which is cheaper, Character.AI or HeyAIBuddy AI Girlfriend?
One or both do not publish a comparable monthly price, so we show what each states on its own pricing page: Character.AI $7.92/mo, HeyAIBuddy AI Girlfriend See site. 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. HeyAIBuddy AI Girlfriend: 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.