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DreamGen vs Linky

DreamGen scores higher in our catalogue (4.1 vs 3.6), but the right pick depends on what you need: Linky may suit you better on budget.

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DreamGen0Linky0
Editor score4.1 / 53.6 / 5
Price$6.26/mo$9.08/mo
Price bandUnder $10/moUnder $10/mo
Free tierNoYes
Price detailStarter $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).Around $17/mo or about $109/yr. Free tier: 20-30 messages/day with heavy ads.
Adult contentOptional mature modeOptional mature mode
VoiceNoLive calls
ImagesYesYes
VideoNoNo
MemoryYesYes
Custom charactersYesYes
Companion typesAny characterAny character
PlatformsWebiOS, Android
Runs locallyNoNo

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

Linky — our take

Busy and ad-heavy on free, but the character roster is broad and it is one of few with a clear 17+ rating trail.

  • Large character roster
  • Voice plus image features
  • Cheap annual plan

DreamGen vs Linky — common questions

Which is cheaper, DreamGen or Linky?

DreamGen is the cheaper of the two at $6.26/mo, against $9.08/mo for Linky.

Which one has a free tier?

Only Linky has a free tier; DreamGen is paid-only.

Which remembers conversations better?

Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: voice support differs between them.

Which handles adult content differently?

DreamGen: Optional mature mode. Linky: 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.

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