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The comparison Documented features, not ratings	Character.AI Original roleplay characters Platform guide
Majestic global rank Entire domain · lower is stronger	#8,412
Linking networks Referring subnets · 3 Oct 2026	3,903
Rank movement Vs previous Majestic index	Down 52 places
Research status	Official sources
Personality controls	Definitions accept character details and example dialogue; greetings establish the opening scene.
Saved context & memory controls	Not established
Image generation	The creator can generate an avatar. The guide mentions image and video generation; current allowances are unverified.
Character voice	Choose or create a character voice. The older Voice FAQ describes free access; current numerical limits and voice quality are untested.
Multiple-character chats	Not established
Private character visibility	Public, unlisted and private visibility are documented. This controls character access, not data retention.
Character export	Not established
Programmatic character API	Not established
Local installation	Not established
Account & model setup	Creation flows are described for the web and mobile app.
Conversation languages	Not established
Free starting point	Unlimited basic-chat messaging is documented; premium styles are separate. Open-ended chat is unavailable to under-18 users. An older FAQ describes free Character Voice; current limits are unverified.
Create your own character	Documented
Character sharing	Documented
Published pricing Sources read 3 Oct 2026	Not verified
Free allowances	Not verified
Credits & extras Units are not interchangeable	Not verified
Hands-on test	Not performed
Read before deciding	Sources & limitations

“Not checked” is different from “not supported.” Documentation establishes a described feature, not its quality, availability on every plan or performance. How we assess evidence.

Domain ranks and linking networks describe web link presence, not traffic, active users or feature quality. Source: Majestic Million, 3 Oct 2026, CC BY 3.0. Selected and reformatted by Characters.best. Measurement notes.

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