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Ollama vs ZenCreator
Ollama edges ZenCreator on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.6), but ZenCreator is the better fit if you want image sharing and video; Ollama has no clear edge there.
0| Ollama | ZenCreator | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $19.99/mo |
| Price band | Free | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Price detail | Free and open-source (2026-09-30). | Verified via official help docs (2026-09): Companion subscription $19.99/mo (unlimited text; media billed in credits). 25-token trial; no permanent free tier. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Adult-first |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | No | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Memory | No | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop | Web |
| 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
ZenCreator — our take
A creator studio first, companion second: unlimited Companion text at $19.99/mo while media burns credits. API access available.
- Studio-grade image and video
- API access
- NSFW allowed in Companion
Ollama vs ZenCreator — common questions
Which is cheaper, Ollama or ZenCreator?
Ollama is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $19.99/mo for ZenCreator.
Which one has a free tier?
Only Ollama has a free tier; ZenCreator is paid-only.
Which remembers conversations better?
Neither carries context between sessions — both reset, which is worth knowing before you pick either.
Which handles adult content differently?
Ollama: No adult mode. ZenCreator: Adult-first. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.