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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.
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PolyBuzz
Unlimited free text chat across 20M+ characters
Our verdict. The closest thing to Character.AI with a looser filter — as long as you accept an older model on free. Best for: Unlimited free chatting without paying.
At a glance
Compiled from public sources — pending verification- Price
- Tiers at $9.90 / $19.90 / $29.90 per month. Coins on top start at $2.49.
- Free tier
- Yes — usable without paying
- Price band
- Under $10/mo
- Adult content
- Optional mature mode — the product has an optional mature mode we do not cover on this site
- Voice
- Voice notes / TTS
- Images & video
- Image generation
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- Yes
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Companion types
- Any character
- Visual style
- Mixed
- Platforms
- Web · iOS · Android
- Traffic
- 31.7M monthly visits — Third-party estimate, checked 1 Sept 2026
- Privacy & safety notes
- Looser than Character.AI but not unfiltered.
What it does well
- Unlimited free text chat
- 20M+ community characters
- Web and mobile stay in sync
Where it falls short
- Free users are parked on an older model
- Coins sit on top of the subscription
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Before you buy. We publish prices from public pricing pages and label anything we have not personally checked. Prices on companion sites change often and regional pricing varies, so confirm the final amount at checkout. Affiliate disclosure.