Character.AI vs Nomi
Choose Character.AI for Roleplay; choose Nomi for Memory.
Cost and free limits
| Observation | Character.AI | Nomi |
|---|---|---|
| Tested tier | paid-standard | paid-standard |
| Price | $16.99 | $13.99 |
| Free limit | 14 messages per day | 30 messages per day |
| Price observed | 2026-08-12 | 2026-08-12 |
Category differences
| Category | Character.AI | Nomi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relationship | 80.2 | 79.5 | 0.7 |
| Roleplay | 86.4 | 78.1 | 8.3 |
| Memory | 73.9 | 90.3 | -16.4 |
| Value | 80.1 | 79.8 | 0.3 |
Material drawbacks
Character.AI
- Illustrative record: memory controls scored 68/100 in the staging scenario set.
- Illustrative record: boundary and recovery handling scored 73/100 in the staging scenario set.
Nomi
- Illustrative record: character fidelity scored 74/100 in the staging scenario set.
- Illustrative record: narrative initiative scored 74/100 in the staging scenario set.
Evidence dates and methodology
Character.AI: calculated 2026-08-24. Nomi: calculated 2026-08-24. Both sides use the global edition and methodology v0.1.