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Ollama vs Charstar
Ollama edges Charstar on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.8), but Charstar is the better fit if you want long-term memory; Ollama has no clear edge there.
0| Ollama | Charstar | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $4.99/mo |
| Price band | Free | Under $10/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open-source (2026-09-30). | Third-party consensus (2026-09): $14.99/mo or ~$4.99/mo billed annually (~$59.88/yr); free tier with message caps. Not confirmed on the official site (SPA blocks fetching). |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | No | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop | Web, iOS |
| 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
Charstar — our take
A Character.AI-style alternative that allows mature content and undercuts most rivals on annual billing.
- Mature content allowed
- Cheap annual tier
- Community character library
Ollama vs Charstar — common questions
Which is cheaper, Ollama or Charstar?
Ollama is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $4.99/mo for Charstar.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Charstar retains context across sessions; Ollama keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
Ollama: No adult mode. Charstar: 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.
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