Character.AI pricing
Character.AI has a free plan and paid plans. c.ai+ plan (annual): $94.99 a year. Free plan: Yes, with ads.
Free plan + paidPrices last checked Nov 1, 2026
Character.AI plans and prices
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Character.AI pricing facts
2 of 2 verified- c.ai+ plan (annual)
- $94.99 a year
- Checked Nov 1, 2026character.ai(opens source in a new tab)
- “$94.99 per year Monthly Yearly save 21%”
- Free plan
- Yes, with ads
- Checked Nov 1, 2026character.ai(opens source in a new tab)
- “All the good stuff FEATURES Free lite (c.ai+) Ads Full Less None”
Character.AI alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 ChatGPT | Free plan + paid | $8/month | Yes |
 Venice | Free plan + paid | $18/month | 10 text prompts per day |
 Replika | Free plan + paid | — | — |
 SillyTavern | Open source | — | — |
 Meta AI | Free | — | — |
Character.AI pricing: common questions
Is Character.AI free?
Character.AI has a free plan: Yes, with ads. Paid plans add more.
How much does Character.AI cost?
c.ai+ plan (annual): $94.99 a year, according to character.ai (checked Nov 1, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
What are free alternatives to Character.AI?
Free or freemium alternatives include ChatGPT, Replika, SillyTavern and Venice. Open-source options: SillyTavern.