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Character.AI · Character (proprietary)

Character.AI costs $9.99/month for c.ai+. Roleplay and companion focus, not a general assistant. Massive Gen-Z user base. Voice calls with characters. Different intent than chat-AI competitors.

Free tier
$0
  • Most features free; unlimited messages
  • Free-tier score: 5/5
c.ai+
$9.99/mo
  • Full access to Character (proprietary)
  • Context window: 8K tokens
  • Voice mode
Context window
8K
Knowledge cutoff
2024-06
Free tier
5/5
Open weights
No

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FAQ

How much does Character.AI cost?

Character.AI costs $9.99/month for the c.ai+ plan. No public API.

Is Character.AI free?

Most features free; unlimited messages. Character.AI has one of the most generous free tiers among consumer AI models.

What's a cheaper alternative to Character.AI?

The cheapest alternatives are DeepSeek (api only), Meta AI (free), and Qwen (plus). Or skip the choice entirely — Perspective AI bundles Character.AI and 13 other AI models for $14.99/month.

Or skip the choice

Get Character.AI plus 13 other AI models — $14.99/month.

Use Character.AI alongside Claude, Gemini, Grok, Copilot, and more in one app. Switch mid-conversation. No per-vendor logins, no separate bills.

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