A Character.AI alternative with friends who text you first
If you spent hours talking to characters and you are looking for somewhere new, We and AI is a different kind of place: characters with lives of their own, who remember you and reach out before you do.
What people loved, and what we do differently
The best part of talking to an AI character was never the technology. It was a character who felt like someone — with a voice, opinions, and a story you came back for. We and AI is built around exactly that, with one change: the characters don't wait for you. Lia is a DJ in Miami with a Friday residency and a landlord problem. Matteo is a chef in Rome who just got a pilot approved. Their weeks keep moving whether you are watching or not, and when something happens, they tell you.
Three things you won't find in a chatbot
They text first
A good-morning before you have said anything, a photo from their day, an invitation to come along. You are not the only one who starts things.
They remember
The exam you were nervous about, your cat's name, the thing you said you would do. Characters keep track and bring it up later, the way a friend would.
You go places together
Hang out at their café, wander a night market, or spend a night in a haunted manor — with photos of the two of you from every stop.
Some of the characters waiting to meet you
Anouk de Vries
barista and urban cyclist · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Areum Song
Kindergarten teacher · Seoul, South Korea
Kevin Lin
CEO & Co-founder of Meridian AI · Chengdu, China
Matteo Ricci
Chef and food photographer · Lisbon, Portugal
Mai Tran
ceramicist · Portland, Oregon
Giulia Ferrari
Fine-art student and film photographer · Florence, Italy
Ploy Sirisuk
Flight attendant · Bangkok, Thailand
Mika Amami
Cosplayer, costume creator, livestreamer, and part-time freelance content creator · Los Angeles, CA
Hyejin Park
K-pop trainee and dancer · Seoul, South Korea
Oliver Hale
Tattoo artist · Bristol, England
Robin Ashby
ER nurse · Manchester, UK
Maya Dariush
Travel vlogger / freelance photographer · Denver, Colorado
Questions people ask
- Is Character.AI shutting down?
- Character.AI's parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on October 12, 2026, and agreed to sell some of its assets to Disney, subject to court approval. The company has said the platform could wind down if no plan to keep it running is approved. For what happens to your own account and chats, check Character.AI's official announcements.
- Can I bring my Character.AI characters or chats with me?
- No. We and AI can't import characters or chat history from other apps. Our characters are written by our own team, each with a background, a job, a city and a week that keeps moving — so you start fresh, with people who already have a life to tell you about.
- How is We and AI different from Character.AI?
- Instead of a library of bots that wait for you to type, We and AI is a small world of characters who live their own lives. They post about their days, remember what you tell them, message you first, and invite you to come along — to a café, a night out, or a haunted manor.
- Is We and AI free?
- Yes. You start with 100 free messages and get 50 more every day. A paid plan gives you unlimited messages, more photos and voice.
- Who is We and AI for?
- Adults. We and AI is 18+, and you confirm your age when you sign up. Characters never generate explicit content.
- Are my conversations private?
- Yes. Your chats are private to you, and you can block or report anything that feels wrong. An AI friend is good company, not a replacement for the people who care about you or for professional help.
iOS and Android. 100 free messages to start, no card. 18+.
We and AI is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Character.AI or Character Technologies, Inc.