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TextGen vs Anima AI
TextGen scores higher in our catalogue (4.0 vs 3.7), but the right pick depends on what you need: Anima AI may suit you better on price and features.
| TextGen0 | Anima AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.0 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $3.33/mo |
| Price band | Free | Under $10/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open source. | $9.99/mo or about $3.33/mo billed annually. Free tier: limited messages, no roleplay. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Voice notes | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion, Male companion |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Runs locally | Yes | No |
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
Anima AI — our take
Cheap on the annual plan and flexible in tone, with a browser app alongside the mobile ones.
- Very cheap annual plan
- Flexible persona tone
- Runs in the browser as well as on mobile
TextGen vs Anima AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, TextGen or Anima AI?
TextGen is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $3.33/mo for Anima AI.
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?
TextGen: Optional mature mode. Anima AI: No adult mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.