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DreamGen vs AI Dungeon
DreamGen scores higher in our catalogue (4.1 vs 3.6), but the right pick depends on what you need: AI Dungeon may suit you better on budget.
0| DreamGen0 | AI Dungeon0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Price | $6.26/mo | $12.49/mo |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Price detail | Starter $7.83/mo or $6.26/mo billed annually ($75.12/yr); Advanced $19.35/mo ($15.48/mo yearly); Pro $48.30/mo ($33.81/mo yearly). | Journey $14.99/mo, Legend $29.99/mo, Mythic $49.99/mo; 6- and 12-month billing carry a discount (~$149.90/yr for Journey). Free tier: Wanderer. The old $9.99 Adventurer tier is discontinued. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, Discord |
| Runs locally | No | No |
DreamGen — our take
A roleplay and creative-writing tool built on capable open models, with a scenario builder and image generation for the worlds you create.
- Strong, coherent long-form roleplay
- Scenario and world builder
- Capable open-weight models
AI Dungeon — our take
Not a companion app, but the best pure narrative engine if you want a story rather than a partner.
- Best-in-class narrative engine
- Character and world creation
- Web, mobile and Discord
DreamGen vs AI Dungeon — common questions
Which is cheaper, DreamGen or AI Dungeon?
DreamGen is the cheaper of the two at $6.26/mo, against $12.49/mo for AI Dungeon.
Which one has a free tier?
Only AI Dungeon has a free tier; DreamGen is paid-only.
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?
DreamGen: Optional mature mode. AI Dungeon: 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.