Chai AI is a consumer platform for chatting with AI characters and creating characters of your own. It is aimed at adults interested in fictional conversations, roleplay and interactive storytelling. CHAI Research Corp. also develops conversational models; the consumer app should not be presented as a scholarly research tool or a business customer-support platform simply because of the company’s name.
Originally published February 27, 2025. Updated October 15, 2026.
Original AI-generated editorial illustration: fictional character cards, blank speech bubbles and a story notebook. This is not the CHAI interface or a CHAI-generated result.
| Item | Chai AI |
|---|---|
| Overview | Create, discover and chat with AI characters for social entertainment. |
| Key features | Character creation, conversations with community-created characters, and options to keep a character private or share it with other users. |
| Suitable uses | Fictional roleplay, character-driven storytelling and casual AI conversation for adults. |
| Platforms | iOS and Android apps. An official Chai Web Lite page is also accessible, but web feature and subscription parity have not been verified. |
| Pricing model | Consumer subscriptions and in-app purchases, with advertising in the app. Free access and usage limits can depend on location and the offer shown in the app. |
| Age requirement | 18 or older under CHAI’s current terms; users must also be legally adults in their jurisdiction. |
What can you do with Chai AI?
The official Android listing describes a library of characters and character-creation tools. You can build a fictional personality, keep that character private or share it with the community. These features make CHAI relevant to people who enjoy improvising dialogue and exploring imagined scenarios.
The company’s official overview separates its social AI product from its applied model research. This listing covers the consumer chat experience. The sources reviewed do not establish team-seat pricing, business customer-service integrations or a clinical mental-health service.
A practical fictional-character example
An adult writer could sketch an imaginary museum night guard who notices a misplaced painting. Define the character’s role and setting, then ask for a short conversation that reveals the clue without solving the mystery. This is an editorial scenario, not a tested CHAI result. Check whether replies stay consistent with the character and your story, and avoid supplying real people’s private details. Generated dialogue can be inconsistent or invented; it is not evidence about real events.
Platforms and web access
CHAI links to its iOS app and Android app from its official website. Chai Web Lite has a public sign-in page and character-builder interface. This review did not sign in or test conversations, so account synchronization, web pricing and identical features across platforms are unverified.
How much does Chai AI cost?
On October 15, 2026, the US Apple App Store listed Premium at US$13.99 per month or US$134.99 per year, and Ultra at US$29.99 per month or US$19.99 per week. These are US iOS listing examples, not universal prices or a complete list of offers.
Check your own app’s purchase screen for included features, message allowances, local currency, billing period and renewal terms. CHAI’s Safety Center says a subscription is required in some regions. Unlimited free messaging should not be assumed.
Privacy and safety considerations
The current EULA restricts CHAI to adults aged 18 and over. Store ratings can differ: the US Google Play page displayed “Mature 17+” when checked, but the service’s adult-only requirement still applies. The EULA also states that the app is not tailored to industry-specific regulations such as HIPAA.
CHAI says its safety tools include character and message reporting, optional content filters and character blocking. These are provider-described safeguards, not a guarantee that every response will be appropriate. Treat AI characters as generated entertainment rather than professional advice or a source for verified facts.
According to the privacy policy updated October 12, 2026, conversations are stored and may be used to improve models after personal identifiers are removed. Authorized staff and service providers may access data. Account deletion is available in the app, subject to the policy’s retention provisions. Avoid sharing sensitive personal details or confidential work information.
Editorial verification: October 15, 2026. Based on official product pages, app-store listings and policies; no hands-on chat test was performed.
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