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Character.AI vs Promptchan AI
Character.AI scores higher in our catalogue (4.4 vs ), but the right pick depends on what you need: Promptchan AI may suit you better on price and features.
0| Character.AI0 | Promptchan AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.4 / 5 | — |
| Price | $7.92/mo | $21.99/mo |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Over $20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | 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. | Tiers: Free (daily Gems), Plus $14.99, Premium $23.99, Pro $33.99/mo (annual about $21.99/mo). Gems meter media: voice call 2, images 2-18, video more. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Adult-first |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Character.AI — our take
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
Promptchan AI — our take
A powerful NSFW image studio built around a clone-tweak-animate workflow; companion chat is secondary and Gem metering makes heavy video use costly.
- Strong image generation with deep prompt control
- Clone-and-tweak gallery workflow
- Gems roll over indefinitely
Character.AI vs Promptchan AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, Character.AI or Promptchan AI?
Character.AI is the cheaper of the two at $7.92/mo, against $21.99/mo for Promptchan AI.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Character.AI retains context across sessions; Promptchan AI keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
Character.AI: No adult mode. Promptchan AI: 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.