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TextGen vs Meta AI
TextGen scores higher in our catalogue (4.0 vs 3.3), but the right pick depends on what you need: Meta AI may suit you better on price and features.
| TextGen0 | Meta AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.0 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Price band | Free | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open source. | Completely free. |
| 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 | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| 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
Meta AI — our take
Zero-cost and everywhere, but shallow as a companion.
- Free with no cap
- Built into major messaging apps
- Image generation included
TextGen vs Meta AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, TextGen or Meta AI?
They cost the same on our recorded numbers (Free).
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. Meta 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.
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