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Character.AI vs Wemate
Character.AI edges Wemate on our editorial score (4.4 vs 3.6), but Character.AI is the better fit if you want live voice calls; Wemate has no clear edge there.
0| Character.AI0 | Wemate0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Price | $7.92/mo | $3.33/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. | App Store (WEMATE PTE LTD, verified 2026-09-29): IAPs Weekly $6.99, Monthly $14.99, 6-Mo $39.99, Yearly $39.99/$59.99. wemate.ai web domain is parked (Sedo); the apps are the product. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| 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
Wemate — our take
Adult roleplay platform whose web domain is parked (Sedo); iOS and Android apps are live with in-app purchases.
- Native iOS and Android apps
- Spicy roleplay focus
- Usable free tier
Character.AI vs Wemate — common questions
Which is cheaper, Character.AI or Wemate?
Wemate is the cheaper of the two at $3.33/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?
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. Wemate: Optional mature mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.