general
Character.AI
Chat, talk and create stories with AI characters.
character.ai ↗Web · iOS · Android
what it is
Character.AI lets you chat with AI characters made by its community, or create your own. You can text or talk with them on the web or in the mobile apps. The optional c.ai+ subscription adds premium features.
who it's for
Adults looking for creative, entertaining or role-play conversations with AI characters.
how to start
- 1Go to character.ai or download the app.
- 2Create an account.
- 3Pick a character or create your own.
- 4Start chatting.
what you need
- A Character.AI account
- Age checks may apply; accounts flagged as under 18 may be asked for selfie verification
- iOS 15.1+ for the iPhone app (rated 18+ on the App Store)
pricing
Free to use
c.ai+ $9.99/month or $94.99/year
pricing page ↗checked Oct 10, 2026
key features
- Huge library of community-made characters
- Create your own characters
- Text and voice chat
- c.ai+ premium features