Chai
Social AI chat platform — talk, role-play or build your own AI characters
Chai is an AI-chatbot platform where users can chat with AI-driven characters or create their own bots. The platform is known for social chatting, role-play, character-driven conversations and a large user base of public and user-generated bots.
Overview
Chai is developed by Chai Research (founded 2021). The platform offers mobile apps (iOS and Android) that allow users to chat with a wide variety of AI characters, create their own bots with custom personalities, and explore public bots created by others. It’s designed more as an entertainment / social-AI platform than a productivity assistant or therapeutic tool. The company also publishes AI research on its website.
Primary Use Cases
Features & Capabilities
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Features
Pricing & Plans
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Available Plans
Free
Free access with daily message limit.
Premium monthly
Unlimited messages, no daily cap.
Premium yearly
Unlimited messages, annual billing (discounted rate vs monthly).
Ultra monthly
Premium-level plan (app-store listing includes this tier).
Ultra yearly
Annual Ultra-tier subscription per listing."
Key Benefits
Wide variety of AI characters + custom bot creation
You can choose from many pre-made bots or create your own with a custom personality — great for role-play, creativity or exploring different interaction styles."
Freemium access with optional unlimited-chat subscription
Chai allows free trial-like access with daily message caps; users who need more can subscribe to remove limits.
Accessible fun / social AI chat on mobile
The mobile apps make it easy to chat on the go, explore public bots or build your own social AI experience without setup or coding.
Who This Is For
Entertainment and role-play fans
Casual social chat users
Technical Specifications
- Native apps for iOS and Android
- Support for user-generated bots and community sharing
- In-app purchases to unlock unlimited access
Ratings Across Platforms
App Store
220,232 reviews
Google Play
681,838 reviews
Detailed User Reviews
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Recent reviews
- J W★★★★★3/8/2026Google Play
I get the memory has issues but after awhile it forgets my name and my gender and age while competing apps have the option to no matter what remember the name and gender and age of my character I don't mind when it forgets the story but it gets real annoying when it calls me the opposite gender and or calls me a different name for example I get called Cordelia and or Marcus a lot even regenerating or informing it of my gender and name it remembers for one prompt then forgets and calls me Marcus
- tanzeerah b★★★★★3/8/2026Google Play
Was a long time user but the very fact that now I have to pay chat, like wow, unbelievable.
- ic_ Hana★★★★★3/8/2026Google Play
I really enjoy CHAI because the bots are smart and conversations feel natural. But the message limits make it hard to continue roleplays or long chats. I hope the team can increase the free limit or add ads instead so users can keep chatting longer. I think many people would stay with the app if this improves.
- Pete Rich★★★★★3/8/2026Google Play
you guys are all greedy 👎
- Kistin Lee★★★★★3/8/2026Google Play
Take your time 🙂↕️🫶🏻, but please do fix the app.
- Jiya deka★★★★★3/8/2026Google Play
why did you guys made subscription compulsory? please solve this issue
- Afrin Tabassum★★★★★3/8/2026Google Play
I used it before without subscription and payment. So, I want to use it like before.
- Rynz Saspa★★★★★3/8/2026Google Play
DUDE JUST GIVE US OUR FREE CHATD BACK
Safety & Content Guidelines
Important information about content policies and safety considerations
Content Policy
Age-appropriateness and content guidelines
User-controlled filters
Users choose between safe and mature modes through settings toggles.
Policy Details
Because many bots are user-created, content may vary widely: some bots include sexual, violent or triggering themes. Users should expect inconsistent moderation and exercise caution.
Safety Assessment
Risk evaluation and safety considerations
High safety risk
Higher risk - Requires careful consideration
Safety Disclaimer
Chai allows user-generated content, including potentially violent or adult themes. Moderation is reportedly weak. There have been documented serious incidents tied to emotional harm from prolonged chats. The platform is rated 18+. Use with caution; not suitable for minors or as a mental-health substitute.