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The comparison Documented features, not ratings	PolyBuzz Characters with explicit dialogue and voice settings Platform guide	Character.AI Original roleplay characters Platform guide	CrushOn.AI Character definitions and card imports Platform guide
Majestic global rank Entire domain · lower is stronger	#240,730	#8,412	#54,495
Linking networks Referring subnets · 3 Oct 2026	564	3,903	1,256
Rank movement Vs previous Majestic index	Down 678 places	Down 52 places	Up 189 places
Research status	Official sources	Official sources	Official sources
Personality controls	The profile includes background and dialogue style alongside an introduction and opening greeting.	Definitions accept character details and example dialogue; greetings establish the opening scene.	Personality, appearance, greeting, scenario and example dialogue are described in the character creator.
Saved context & memory controls	Not established	Not established	Save Memories preserves selected conversation excerpts for loading or summarizing. This is not a guarantee of automatic recall.
Image generation	The creator can generate an avatar or use an uploaded image. Current image limits are unverified.	The creator can generate an avatar. The guide mentions image and video generation; current allowances are unverified.	Not established
Character voice	Choose a library voice or blend up to five tones with adjustable ratios. Current plan entitlement is unverified.	Choose or create a character voice. The older Voice FAQ describes free access; current numerical limits and voice quality are untested.	The official feature index lists TTS, voice messaging and custom voice. Detail-page access and current entitlements remain unchecked.
Multiple-character chats	Not established	Not established	Not established
Private character visibility	Private characters cannot be chatted with by other users; public characters appear on Home and in search.	Public, unlisted and private visibility are documented. This controls character access, not data retention.	Public, unlisted and private character visibility are documented; definition visibility is a separate setting.
Character export	Not established	Not established	Not established
Programmatic character API	Not established	Not established	Not established
Local installation	Not established	Not established	Not established
Account & model setup	Not established	Creation flows are described for the web and mobile app.	Not established
Conversation languages	Not established	Not established	Not established
Free starting point	The official homepage describes free access with an optional membership. Voice, image and model quotas remain unchecked.	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.	Not established
Create your own character	Documented	Documented	Documented
Character sharing	Documented	Documented	Documented
Published pricing Sources read 3 Oct 2026	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Free allowances	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Credits & extras Units are not interchangeable	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Hands-on test	Not performed	Not performed	Not performed
Read before deciding	Sources & limitations	Sources & limitations	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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