Character.AI
4.4Millions of community characters with unlimited free text chat
The default starting point: unmatched variety and the most generous free tier in the category.
Find an AI companion that actually remembers you
42 companion and character-chat sites, filtered by what actually matters — memory, voice, price, and whether there is an adult mode. Every entry shows the date we last checked it.
Free tierText chatAny characteriOSAndroidWebImage generationNo adult modeOptional mature modeVoice notesLive voice callUnlimited free chat
A directory, not a chatbot service — we never see your conversations.
42sites catalogued
8categories
0hand-verified
13 Sept 2026last catalogue update
Where we are honest about the data. Nothing here is marked verified yet — the 42 catalogue entries were compiled from public pricing pages and product documentation, and are queued for hands-on verification. Entries we have personally checked say so on the card; anything else is labelled “Pricing unverified”. Verify the price on the site before you pay.
Content policy. This directory is SFW by default. 9 adult-oriented platforms are catalogued alongside the rest, but they stay out of the homepage, the editor’s picks and every default listing — they only appear once you switch the Content filter to “Include 18+ sites”. We are a directory: we host no conversations and describe no explicit material.
Browse by what you need
Eight categories, no dead endsTop picksOur hand-tested shortlist5 sitesVoice & callsTalk instead of type9 sitesLong-term memoryA companion that remembers12 sitesRoleplay & storyCharacters and scenarios13 sitesImage & visualsSelfies and generated art6 sitesVideo & avatarsCalls with a face1 sitesFree & budgetNo card required24 sitesCreate your ownBuild a character from scratch16 sites
Editor’s picks
See all top picksSillyTavern
4.3The self-hosted frontend the power users all run
If you want total control and zero subscription, this is where the advanced users live.
Nomi AI
4.2Memory that survives months, across up to ten companions
The memory benchmark. If continuity is your main requirement, this is the one to beat.
Replika
4.1The original AI friend, built around emotional connection
Still the strongest product for people who want one companion and a real feeling of continuity.
Pi
4.0The most empathetic free AI, with unlimited voice
Completely free, genuinely warm, and no upsell wall. Not a roleplay product, but an excellent listener.
Wysa
3.9A clinically grounded wellbeing companion
A companion that is honest about being a tool rather than a relationship.
Recently added
All new entriesWysa
3.9A clinically grounded wellbeing companion
A companion that is honest about being a tool rather than a relationship.
ElliQ
4.1A desktop companion robot designed for older adults
The clearest example of companionship as a product with real-world purpose.
Ello
4.0A reading companion for early readers
A well-executed, unambiguously safe AI companion for children.
How this directory works
We filter, we do not rank for pay
Sites can be filtered by medium (voice, image, video, memory), orientation, price band and platform. Ordering never depends on who pays us: sponsored placements are the only paid slots, they are labelled, and they sit outside the ranked list.
Every entry shows its age
Companion pricing changes constantly and most review sites never revisit their numbers. Each card carries the date we last opened the site and checked the price, so you can see how much to trust it.