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Character.AI

by Character.AI · Text & Chat · Avatar & 3D

Interactive AI characters.

76/100AIVerso score
#50 of 54in Text & Chat
From $9.99/moStarting price
YesFree tier
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What is Character.AI?

Character.AI is a platform for chatting with AI characters created by its community, from fictional personas to tutors. Users can also design their own characters and talk to them by voice.

Best for

Character.AI pricing

Character.AI has a free tier. Price: From $9.99/mo. There is no public API.

Plans & prices

Prices as published by Character.AI. This page was last updated on November 13, 2026; prices and plans change often, so check the provider’s pricing page before you buy.

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At a glance

ProviderCharacter.AI
CategoryText & Chat, Avatar & 3D
Starting priceFrom $9.99/mo
Free tierYes
API accessNo
Open sourceNo
Mobile appiOS & Android

Key facts

Capability ratings

Math & Logice.g. AIME, MATH-500
55
Programminge.g. SWE-bench, LiveCodeBench
40
Reasoninge.g. GPQA, ARC
60
Knowledgee.g. MMLU-Pro
60
Long Contexte.g. MRCR, needle tests
65
Instruction Followinge.g. IFEval
78
Agent Capabilitye.g. Terminal-Bench, tool use
40

AIVerso capability ratings (0–100), an editorial summary informed by public benchmark results. Higher is better.

Strengths

Free tier available
iOS & Android apps

Limitations

Closed model — cannot be self-hosted
No public API

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Character.AI?

Character.AI is a platform for chatting with AI characters created by its community, from fictional personas to tutors. Users can also design their own characters and talk to them by voice.

What is Character.AI best for?

Character.AI is a strong pick for: Interactive role-play and storytelling; Creating your own AI characters; Entertainment and casual conversation.

How much does Character.AI cost?

Character.AI starts at From $9.99/mo (Free – $10/mo). A free tier is available.

Is Character.AI free?

Yes — Character.AI has a free tier. Pricing: From $9.99/mo (details: Free – $10/mo).

What are the best alternatives to Character.AI?

The highest-rated AI chatbots & text models from other providers on AIVerso are Claude Fable 5.2 (99/100), Gemini 4 Carbon (98/100), GPT-6 Astra (98/100).

Does Character.AI have an API?

No public API is listed for Character.AI.

Is Character.AI open source?

No, Character.AI is a closed, proprietary model from Character.AI.

How does AIVerso rate Character.AI?

Character.AI scores 76/100 on AIVerso and ranks #50 of 54 in Text & Chat. Scores combine public benchmark results, features and pricing; commissions never influence them.

How we rate: Scores and capability ratings are based on public benchmarks, provider documentation, features and pricing — not on commission rates. Prices can change; check the provider's site before buying. Last updated: November 13, 2026.