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SoulChat vs Novelcrafter
SoulChat is the better fit if you want voice notes and image sharing; Novelcrafter has no clear edge there.
SoulChat — our own app. Free to try, no account needed for your first messages.
| SoulChatSponsored · Partner | Novelcrafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | — | 4.2 / 5 |
| Price | $9.99/mo | $4/mo |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Under $10/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | VIP $9.99/mo, $29.99/quarterly, $119.99/yr — flat, no coins. Free tier: 5 messages before you register, then 25/day. | 21-day free trial, no card; paid plans from S$5.57/mo (~US$4, checked in SG region 2026-09-30). AI features require your own API key. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Voice notes | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Female companion, Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Runs locally | No | No |
SoulChat — our take
A deliberately hand-authored cast of six rather than a community character library — you trade variety for characters that keep one consistent voice.
- Free tier needs no account at all — 5 messages before you sign up
- Six companions with one fixed voice each, plus your own custom characters
- In-chat selfie generation with a free daily quota, plus group chat with spatial audio
Novelcrafter — our take
A serious writer's workspace: unlimited books, a codex that tracks your lore, and AI via your own API keys.
- Unlimited books on every plan
- Codex tracks characters and lore automatically
- Bring your own API key
SoulChat vs Novelcrafter — common questions
Which is cheaper, SoulChat or Novelcrafter?
Novelcrafter is the cheaper of the two at $4/mo, against $9.99/mo for SoulChat.
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: price and platform coverage differ between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
SoulChat: Optional mature mode. Novelcrafter: 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.