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Character.AI vs TextGen
Character.AI edges TextGen on our editorial score (4.4 vs 4.0), but Character.AI is the stronger pick if you want live voice calls, while TextGen fits better if voice notes matter more.
0| Character.AI0 | TextGen0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Puntuación editorial | 4.4 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Precio | $7.92/mo | Free |
| Rango de precio | Under $10/mo | Free |
| Plan gratuito | Sí | Sí |
| Detalle de precio | c.ai+ $9.99/mo or $94.99/yr (~$7.92/mo). Free chat is unlimited but carries ads, a daily swipe cap and a Charms currency. A cheaper (c.ai) lite tier exists but its price varies by region. | Free and open source. |
| Contenido para adultos | No adult mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voz | Llamadas en vivo | Notas de voz |
| Imágenes | Sí | Sí |
| Vídeo | No | No |
| Memoria | Sí | Sí |
| Personajes personalizados | Sí | Sí |
| Tipos de compañero | Any character | Any character |
| Plataformas | Web, iOS, Android | Desktop, Web |
| Funciona localmente | No | Sí |
Character.AI — nuestra opinión
The default starting point: unmatched variety and the most generous free tier in the category.
- 20M+ community characters
- Unlimited free text chat
- Best-in-class prose quality
TextGen — nuestra opinión
Formerly text-generation-webui: not a companion app, but the plumbing most local companion setups are built on.
- Supports nearly every local model
- Active extension ecosystem
- Free and open source
Character.AI vs TextGen — preguntas frecuentes
Which is cheaper, Character.AI or TextGen?
TextGen is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $7.92/mo for Character.AI.
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: voice support differs between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
Character.AI: No adult mode. TextGen: 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.