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NovelAI

3.7

Subscription story writing with a serious image model

$10/moOptional mature modePricing unverified
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Our verdict. For long-form narrative and illustration, not for daily companionship. Best for: Story writing with generated illustrations.

At a glance

Compiled from public sources — pending verification
Price

$10/mo

From $10/mo for text tiers; image generation costs more (Opus tier $25/mo). No free tier.

  • No free tier — paid plans only
  • Price band: $10–20/mo
  • Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
  • Not hand-checked yet — how we test

Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.

Price details
From $10/mo for text tiers; image generation costs more (Opus tier $25/mo). No free tier.
Companion types
Any character
Voice
None
Images & video
Image generation
Memory
Retains context across sessions
Custom characters
Yes
Runs locally
No — cloud only
Adult content
Optional mature mode — the product has an optional mature mode we do not cover on this site
Visual style
Anime
Platforms
Web
Traffic
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What it does well

  • Excellent long-context story model
  • Strong anime image model
  • No ads

Where it falls short

  • No free tier at all
  • Not a companionship product

Tags

Optional mature modeText chatImage generationAny characterAnimeWebNo ads

Categories

Roleplay & storyImage & visualsCreate your own

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NovelAI — common questions

Is NovelAI free?

No — NovelAI has no free tier and is paid-only. From $10/mo for text tiers; image generation costs more (Opus tier $25/mo). No free tier. This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.

How much does NovelAI cost?

$10/mo ($10–20/mo). From $10/mo for text tiers; image generation costs more (Opus tier $25/mo). No free tier. Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.

Does NovelAI remember previous conversations?

Yes — NovelAI keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.

Does NovelAI have an adult mode?

NovelAI has an optional mature mode that can be switched off. This directory covers the product itself and does not describe explicit content.

Which platforms does NovelAI run on?

NovelAI is available on web.

Before you buy. We publish prices from public pricing pages and label anything we have not personally checked. Prices on companion sites change often and regional pricing varies, so confirm the final amount at checkout. Affiliate disclosure.