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Cleverbot

The original AI chat partner, still online

2.9 / 5FreeNo adult modePricing unverified
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Our verdict. Historical interest mostly, but it is free and it does not pretend to be a person. Best for: A quick, free, no-signup chat.

At a glance

Compiled from public sources — pending verification
Price
Free on the web.
Free tier
Yes — usable without paying
Price band
Free
Adult content
No adult mode
Voice
None
Images & video
None
Memory
Session-only context
Custom characters
No
Runs locally
No — cloud only
Companion types
Any character
Visual style
Mixed
Platforms
Web
Traffic
—

What it does well

  • No signup, no cost
  • Still running after 25+ years
  • Good for a laugh

Where it falls short

  • No memory whatsoever
  • Rambling responses

Tags

No adult modeText chatAny characterFree tierUnlimited free chatWeb

Categories

Free & budget

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