# Unrestricted AI vs Character.ai (2026)

Character.ai vs Unrestricted AI: filters, adult content, price, and what Chapter 11 means for your characters. Sourced and dated.

## Short answer

Character.ai has the bigger character gallery but a strict filter and an uncertain future after its 12 Oct 2026 Chapter 11 filing. **Unrestricted AI** allows adult fiction for 18+, gives 50 free messages a day, and its API works inside JanitorAI and SillyTavern if you want a gallery (checked 9 Nov 2026).




## Side by side (checked 9 Nov 2026)





|  | Unrestricted AI | Character.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adult fiction | Allowed, 18+ | Filtered |
| Character gallery | No; paste or build your own | Large |
| Paid entry | $19/mo incl. usage | c.ai+ reported at $9.99/mo |
| Use in other apps | Yes, via API | No |
| Company status | Operating | Chapter 11 sale in progress |

## FAQ

**How do I move a character from Character.ai?**

Copy its name, greeting, description and example dialogue, then paste them into a new chat with the role-play model. See the [step-by-step](/character-ai-alternative).

**Do I need to be 18?**

Yes. Our [terms](/terms) require users to be at least 18.

## Sources

- [Implicator: Character.AI files for Chapter 11 as Disney bids $20M for an IP license](https://www.implicator.ai/character-ai-files-for-chapter-11-as-disney-bids-20-million-for-an-ip-license/)
- [TechCrunch: Character.AI ends open-ended chat for minors (29 Oct 2025)](https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/29/character-ai-is-killing-the-chatbot-experience-for-minors/)
- [eesel: Character AI pricing in 2026 (third-party)](https://www.eesel.ai/en/blog/character-ai-pricing)
- [Unrestricted AI pricing](https://tryunrestrictedai.com/api/pricing)

Canonical: https://tryunrestrictedai.com/compare/unrestricted-ai-vs-character-ai