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TextGen vs Perchance AI Chat
TextGen scores higher in our catalogue (4.0 vs 3.5), but the right pick depends on what you need: Perchance AI Chat may suit you better on price and features.
| TextGen0 | Perchance AI Chat0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.0 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Price band | Free | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open source. | Free, no account required. Chats live in your browser only. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | Voice notes | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Web |
| 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
Perchance AI Chat — our take
Rough around the edges, but nothing else on this list asks for so little.
- No account needed at all
- No message limits
- Nothing to pay
TextGen vs Perchance AI Chat — common questions
Which is cheaper, TextGen or Perchance AI Chat?
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?
TextGen retains context across sessions; Perchance AI Chat keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
TextGen: Optional mature mode. Perchance AI Chat: 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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