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Claude vs TextGen
Claude scores higher in our catalogue (4.0 vs 4.0), but the right pick depends on what you need: TextGen may suit you better on price and features.
| Claude0 | TextGen0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | $16.67/mo | Free |
| Price band | $10–20/mo | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free tier available; Pro $20/mo or $200/yr (~$16.67/mo). Max starts at $100/mo. | Free and open source. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | Voice notes | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop | Desktop, Web |
| Runs locally | No | Yes |
Claude — our take
Best for nuanced, long-form conversation; it will decline romantic roleplay firmly.
- Excellent long-form writing
- Careful, low-hallucination tone
- Projects and styles
TextGen — our take
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
Claude vs TextGen — common questions
Which is cheaper, Claude or TextGen?
TextGen is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $16.67/mo for Claude.
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?
Claude: 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.