Character.AI vs Kindroid: which AI companion app is better?
Character.AI vs Kindroid: Kindroid wins, 8.2 to 7.5, for adults who want one companion with lasting memory, video calls and no content filter; Character.AI is better value if you want free, unlimited chat with many characters.
Fandom roleplay and free voice calls
Unlimited messages with ads and basic memory
Try Character.AI freeOur pick
Calls, video selfies and lasting memory
Limited free tier on the Lite model
Try Kindroid freeOur verdict
Kindroid suits Character.AI users who want fewer content limits and a companion that keeps more in memory. It calls itself unfiltered for adults, moderating only a few red lines, and its subscription ($11.67 a month yearly or $13.99 monthly on its website) adds cascaded memory, video calls, video selfies, custom voices and up to 10 companions. Free users get unlimited messages on a smaller model.
Character.AI is still the bigger free app. Messages are unlimited on every tier, two-way voice calls are free, and millions of user-made characters cover fandom and anime roles. c.ai lite costs $4.99 a month. Both have iPhone and Android apps. Kindroid says chats are encrypted so staff cannot read them; Character.AI uses chats for training unless you opt out. Kindroid's 3-day trial converts to paid unless cancelled. See the Character.AI safety guide.
- You want unlimited chat without paying
- You want millions of fandom and anime characters
- You want a cheaper paid tier
- You want an unfiltered 18+ companion
- You want video calls and video selfies
- You want lasting memory for one companion
Character.AI vs Kindroid side by side
| Feature | Character.AI | Kindroid |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Cheapest plan | $4.99/mo c.ai lite monthly plan ($2.49 a week also offered); c.ai+ is $9.99 a month or $94.99 a year |
$11.67/mo Yearly on the web, billed $139.99 (app stores charge $159.99) |
| Month to month | $4.99 | $13.99 |
| Free plan | Unlimited messaging with full ads, basic memory, 15 memory pins and a daily taste of premium chat styles | Limited free tier on the Lite model; group chats, video selfies, custom voices and the flagship models need a subscription |
| Pictures | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Voice notes | Yes | Yes |
| Live voice calls | Yes | Yes |
| Group chats | Yes | Yes |
| A character builder | Yes | Yes |
| 18+ chat | No | Yes |
| Memory | Long-term | Long-term |
| Company | Character Technologies, Inc., United States (Menlo Park, California address) | Beautifully Inc., United States (Los Angeles, California address) |
| Refunds | Payments are non-refundable except where required by law; app store purchases are refunded through Apple or Google | Not stated |
| Monthly visits | 183M visits a month | 2.6M visits a month |
How they score
First bar Character.AI, second bar Kindroid. How the scores work.
Price and free plans
Character.AI is cheaper: its lowest plan works out at $4.99 a month against $11.67 for Kindroid. Character.AI costs $4.99 month to month. Kindroid costs $13.99 month to month, so paying yearly saves 17%.
Character.AI free plan: Unlimited messaging with full ads, basic memory, 15 memory pins and a daily taste of premium chat styles. Kindroid free plan: Limited free tier on the Lite model; group chats, video selfies, custom voices and the flagship models need a subscription.
Features compared
Both apps offer pictures, voice notes, live voice calls, group chats and a character builder. Only Kindroid offers video and 18+ chat.
Memory: Character.AI is listed as long-term, Kindroid as long-term.
Who runs them, refunds and billing
Character.AI is run by Character Technologies, Inc., United States (Menlo Park, California address). Kindroid is run by Beautifully Inc., United States (Los Angeles, California address). Character.AI refunds: Payments are non-refundable except where required by law; app store purchases are refunded through Apple or Google.
Frequently asked questions
Is Character.AI better than Kindroid?
Kindroid scores higher in our ranking, 8.2 against 7.5 out of 10. It comes out ahead on conversation, pictures and video.
Which is cheaper, Character.AI or Kindroid?
Character.AI, from $4.99 a month against $11.67. Both prices are the cheapest plan each app advertises, usually billed yearly.
Do Character.AI and Kindroid have voice calls?
Character.AI: yes, live voice calls. Kindroid: yes, live voice calls.
Which has the better free plan?
Character.AI: Unlimited messaging with full ads, basic memory, 15 memory pins and a daily taste of premium chat styles. Kindroid: Limited free tier on the Lite model; group chats, video selfies, custom voices and the flagship models need a subscription.
Can Character.AI and Kindroid send pictures and videos?
Character.AI: pictures yes, video no. Kindroid: pictures yes, video yes.
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