Documented differences. Editorial interpretation. The starting points below follow from public controls and offers. We have not measured conversation quality, memory recall or paid-plan performance.
Start with the job you need it to do.
For a documented small free allowance
Candy’s help article specifies five total messages, one custom character and one image. Its recorded monthly offer is $9.99 initially and $13.99 at renewal. These are limited allowances, not a daily refill.
Read the platform passportFor documented media and group options
OurDream documents voice, generated media and group chats. Its standard monthly charge is $19.99, with Dreamcoins for some extras. Free allowances conflict across official pages and remain unresolved.
Read the platform passportWhat the documentation establishes.
Known controls retain their plan and setup qualifications. “Not established” is a gap in our evidence, rather than proof a feature is absent.
Scroll sideways to compare both platforms.
| Control | Candy AI | OurDream |
|---|---|---|
| Image generation | Documented Generated images are documented. Free access includes one image; further media can require paid tokens. Evidence & limits | Documented Generated images and editing are documented with Dreamcoin costs; free media access is disputed by official sources. Evidence & limits |
| Character voice | Not establishedEvidence & limits | Documented Narration and voice calls are documented. The cost guide lists calls at 50 Dreamcoins per minute. Evidence & limits |
| Multiple-character chats | Not establishedEvidence & limits | Documented September 2026 updates describe group chats on the homepage. Participant limits and account entitlements are unverified. Evidence & limits |
| Private character visibility | Not establishedEvidence & limits | Documented The help center describes creators making characters private. Private visibility does not establish data-retention guarantees. Evidence & limits |
| Free starting point | Documented Five messages total, one custom character and one image. These are limited allowances, not daily refills. Evidence & limits | Not established Official sources disagree on free messages, media eligibility and character-creation cost. No numerical free allowance is treated as confirmed. Evidence & limits |
Compare the amount charged, then the renewal
Candy’s recorded annual offer charges $47.88 upfront. OurDream’s standard annual guide states $119.88 upfront. A monthly equivalent is an explanation of an annual price, not the amount charged each month.
The calculator below separates those upfront payments from monthly charges. Candy’s monthly renewal is documented; OurDream’s separate renewal amount has not been established. Longer projections show when they reuse a quoted amount as an assumption. Regional offers, taxes and media purchases can change the total.
One credit unit cannot stand in for another
Candy’s standard plans list 100 included tokens each month. OurDream’s standard subscription guide lists 1,000 monthly Dreamcoins and an additional annual upfront bonus. Those balances are provider-specific currencies, so a larger number is not proof of more images.
OurDream’s cost guide describes narration, voice calls and several media charges. Some prices differ from its creator page. Estimate the actions you want per week and check their in-product cost. Atlas has not purchased credits or measured media output on either platform.
What can a free starting point tell you?
Candy’s documented small allowance can help establish whether the starting workflow suits you. OurDream’s official pages disagree on message counts, media eligibility and character-creation costs. The finder therefore does not treat its free quota as confirmed.
A short trial answers basic interface questions; it is too small to establish dependable long-term recall or sustained visual consistency. In the evidence table, unknown means that Atlas has not established the capability. It does not mean the product lacks it.
Costs & allowances.
Recorded USD offers only. OurDream’s annual bonus is explained in its billing guide; the calculator shows recurring monthly deposits separately. Extras, taxes and any regional checkout differences are excluded.
What would you actually pay?
Compare subscription charges over 12 months. USD offers only; annual plans are paid in full at the start.
$9.99 first month; then $13.99/month. 100 tokens/month.
12 payments
$19.99 every month. 1,000 Dreamcoins/month.
12 payments · future price assumed
Subscription charges only. Extra tokens, Chips, Dreamcoins, Neurons, character add-ons and taxes are excluded. Credit units are different across platforms and cannot be compared as image counts.
Future renewals use the stated renewal price, or assume the same quoted amount when no separate renewal amount was verified. Quotes can change by region, offer and account. How the calculation works.
A useful first test.
Suggested exercise, not a test we performed. One original adult companion with a concise background and the same visual description in both services.
- Record the character-creation cost and available settings before saving.
- Try the same opening exchange and one follow-up question.
- Evaluate a generated image separately from the conversation.
- Write down the first charge, renewal, billing term and any extra media cost shown.
Common questions.
Is OurDream’s $9.99 plan monthly billing?
The standard guide describes $119.88 charged once for a year, equivalent to $9.99 per month. The separately billed monthly price is $19.99.
Does more Dreamcoins mean more images than Candy tokens?
No. The two balances use different action prices and cannot be compared directly as image counts.
Has Atlas tested either paid plan?
No. This article compares public documentation and recorded offers. It does not claim a hands-on conversation, media or cancellation test.
Sources & scope.
Primary documents and recorded public offers underpin this article. We distinguish the source’s claims from our interpretation and suggested tests. No affiliate tracking or sponsorship is active.
- Free account allowances
- Candy AI public subscription offers
- Paid account allowances & monthly replenishment
- Additional tokens after the included balance
- Premium Plus allowances
- Official Candy AI character creator
- Candy AI affiliate terms
- OurDream public character creator
- Media without a subscription
- Dreamcoin cost guide
- Product updates, including group chats
- Character visibility and public submission rules
- Mobile access
- Conversation languages
- Standard monthly and annual subscriptions
Read the research methodology and editorial policy. Dates indicate a documentation review, not an account-level product test.