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 | $15.99 | $15.99 |
| Free limit | 24 messages per day | 24 messages per day |
| Price observed | 2026-08-12 | 2026-08-12 |
Category differences
| Category | Character.AI | Nomi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relationship | 76.9 | 80.5 | -3.6 |
| Roleplay | 86.4 | 79.3 | 7.1 |
| Memory | 72.6 | 91.9 | -19.3 |
| Value | 75.9 | 79.5 | -3.6 |
Material drawbacks
Character.AI
- Illustrative record: delayed recall scored 68/100 in the staging scenario set.
- Illustrative record: memory controls scored 71/100 in the staging scenario set.
Nomi
- Illustrative record: character fidelity scored 74/100 in the staging scenario set.
- Illustrative record: usable free experience scored 75/100 in the staging scenario set.
Evidence dates and methodology
Character.AI: calculated 2026-08-24. Nomi: calculated 2026-08-24. Both sides use the us edition and methodology v0.1.