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Ollama vs AI Dungeon
Ollama edges AI Dungeon on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.6), but AI Dungeon is the better fit if you want long-term memory and image sharing; Ollama has no clear edge there.
0| Ollama | AI Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $12.49/mo |
| Price band | Free | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open-source (2026-09-30). | Journey $14.99/mo, Legend $29.99/mo, Mythic $49.99/mo; 6- and 12-month billing carry a discount (~$149.90/yr for Journey). Free tier: Wanderer. The old $9.99 Adventurer tier is discontinued. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | No | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | No | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop | Web, iOS, Android, Discord |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Ollama — our take
The de-facto local model runtime: one command to run open models, free and open-source.
- One-command model setup
- Huge model library
- Open-source and free
AI Dungeon — our take
Not a companion app, but the best pure narrative engine if you want a story rather than a partner.
- Best-in-class narrative engine
- Character and world creation
- Web, mobile and Discord
Ollama vs AI Dungeon — common questions
Which is cheaper, Ollama or AI Dungeon?
Ollama is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $12.49/mo for AI Dungeon.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
AI Dungeon retains context across sessions; Ollama keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
Ollama: No adult mode. AI Dungeon: 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.