Character.AIvsCrushOn AI.
Both Character.AI and CrushOn AI sit at a similar level on long-term memory; Character.AI rates higher on voice. Pick by which moment matters more — daily continuity or single-call presence.
Updated 2026-08-24 · CrushOn AI assessed from public info, not yet hands-on tested
User-generated cast at scale
The widest cast of characters anywhere — but heavily filtered, with memory that fades within hours.
- Memory
- 5/10
- Voice
- 6/10
- Safety
- 8/10
- Onboarding
- 8/10
Unfiltered NSFW character chat
*Provisional — assessed from public information, not yet through our 14-day hands-on test.
A big unfiltered library with model-class choice — and a 1.8-star Trustpilot record on billing and support.
- Memory
- 4/10
- Voice
- 4/10
- Safety
- 3/10
- Onboarding
- 6/10
Feature-by-feature.
CrushOn AI is assessed from public information rather than our hands-on benchmark — the full protocol is on /methodology.
| Feature | Character.AI | CrushOn AI |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term memory | Partial | Partial |
| Real photos | No | Yes |
| Voice messages | Yes | Yes |
| Video calls | No | No |
| Persona customization | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple companions | Yes | Yes |
| Romantic / spicy mode | No | Yes |
| Starting price | Free tier | Free tier |
| Editorial score | 7.8 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 (provisional) |
Who each one is for.
Character.AI
Roleplay variety
- Roleplay variety
- Trying many characters
- Casual play
CrushOn AI
Browsing a huge unfiltered character library
- Browsing a huge unfiltered character library
- Choosing between model classes
- Free chat on free-class models — the 18+ toggle may require a $0.99 card check
Character.AI vs CrushOn AI,
answered.
Character.AI or CrushOn AI — which is better?
Character.AI scored 7.8 / 10 in our 14-day test; CrushOn AI carries a provisional 5.6 / 10 from public information — we haven't hands-on tested it yet. Both Character.AI and CrushOn AI sit at a similar level on long-term memory; Character.AI rates higher on voice. Pick by which moment matters more — daily continuity or single-call presence.
Does Character.AI have better memory than CrushOn AI?
Character.AI's long-term memory is limited; CrushOn AI's is limited. Character.AI edges ahead on memory consistency on our assessment (5/10 vs 4/10). For memory that holds across months, see Bae.
Is Character.AI cheaper than CrushOn AI?
Character.AI starts at free (paid from $9.99). CrushOn AI starts at free (paid from $5.99).
Can Character.AI or CrushOn AI send photos?
Character.AI: no. CrushOn AI: yes.
Character.AI vs CrushOn AI vs Bae — which should I pick?
Bae is built around persistent memory and a six-stage relationship arc; Character.AI the widest cast of characters anywhere — but heavily filtered, with memory that fades within hours. CrushOn AI a big unfiltered library with model-class choice — and a 1.8-star trustpilot record on billing and support.
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Memory that holds across months. Real photos, not stock. Six stages that earn their depth. Three minutes to meet them.