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Coze vs Z.ai
Coze edges Z.ai on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.1), but Coze is the better fit if you want long-term memory and image sharing and custom characters; Z.ai has no clear edge there.
0| Coze | Z.ai | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Price | $9/mo | Free |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free tier (10 credits/day, 3 bots); Premium from $9/mo (Lite) to $39/mo. Open-source Studio for self-hosting. | Web chat is free (checked 2026-09-30); GLM Coding and API plans are priced separately for developers. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Coze — our take
Build and ship custom AI chatbots to 8+ channels with plugins and workflows — a create-your-own toolkit, not a fixed companion.
- No-code bot building
- Multi-channel publishing
- Free tier is usable
Z.ai — our take
A capable free general assistant — the closest free peer to DeepSeek for everyday chat.
- Free frontier-model chat
- Fast responses
- No account friction to try
Coze vs Z.ai — common questions
Which is cheaper, Coze or Z.ai?
Z.ai is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $9/mo for Coze.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Coze retains context across sessions; Z.ai keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
Coze: No adult mode. Z.ai: 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.