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Character.AI alternatives compared: age rules, safety and privacy

What 23 other chatbot apps and Character.AI say about minimum ages, age checks, rules for teens, sexual content, training on your chats, parental controls and deleting your account, side by side, from each company's own pages.

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Why people are comparing

Character.AI's parent company is in Chapter 11 and running a sale, and Character.AI has changed what users under 18 can do and asks some users to verify their age. Our guides cover whether Character.AI is shutting down and how its age verification works.

Before switching, it helps to know what another app's terms allow. The table restates each company's published rules. Apps are listed alphabetically after Character.AI, which is shown first for reference. Nothing here is a ranking or a recommendation, and no company paid to be included.

Character.AI and alternatives: published age rules, safety settings and privacy terms
AppMinimum ageHow age is checkedUsers under 18Sexual contentChats used for AI trainingParental controlsDeleting your account
Character.AICharacter TechnologiesChecked · SourcesFor reference13; 16 for citizens or residents of the EEA and UK, per its terms.Its help center says all users complete an age check that sets the 18+ or under-18 experience.As of Oct. 21, 2026, users verified as under 18 get reading mode: past chats visible, chat unavailable.Community guidelines prohibit pornographic content; terms bar content that sexually exploits a minor.Privacy policy (effective July 1, 2026) lists training its AI models among uses of the data it collects.Parental Insights (Mar. 25, 2025): a linked parent sees screen time, not messages or content.Delete the account from your account profile page, its privacy policy says.
Candy.aiEverAI LimitedChecked · Sources18, or the legal age where the user lives, per its underage policy.Age gate where users affirm they are adults; privacy notice cites third-party age checks where applicable.Not for users under 18; it says it blocks underage users and deletes their data.Policies limit the service to adults and bar content sexualizing minors and non-consensual intimate imagery.Privacy notice says chats train its AI and moderation models, possibly de-identified first.Not stated on its pagesWrite to support@candymail.ai or DPO@everai.ai; no self-service method is described.
ChaiChai Research Corp.Checked · Sources18, per its Safety Center and license agreement.Safety Center says it uses Persona for a selfie age estimate or photo ID; it does not say when.Not for users under 18Safety Center says its systems refuse sexually explicit content; EULA bars explicit images and videos.Privacy policy says chats fine-tune its models after identifiers are removed; no opt-out is described.None described on its pagesIn the app: Profile, Settings, Delete Account; data may be kept up to five years after deletion.
ChatGPTOpenAIChecked · Sources13, or the minimum age in the user's country; under 18 need a parent's or guardian's permission.OpenAI's help center says ChatGPT estimates whether an account may belong to someone under 18.OpenAI says estimated under-18 accounts get teen protections and no ads.Not stated on its pagesMay use Free, Plus and Pro content to train; opt out in Settings, Data Controls or the Privacy Portal.Linked parents can change some settings, such as training use, but cannot read a teen's chats.Deleted chats are scheduled for permanent deletion within 30 days, per OpenAI's help center.
ClaudeAnthropicChecked · Sources18, or older where the location sets a higher age, per Consumer Terms (Oct. 8, 2025).Users affirm they are 18; flagged accounts may be disabled until a Yoti age check is passed.Not for users under 18; accounts confirmed to belong to minors are disabled.Usage Policy (effective Nov. 12, 2026) prohibits sexually explicit content, including erotic chats.May train on chats unless you opt out in Settings, Privacy; flagged and feedback chats may still be used.None described on its pagesDelete a chat (removed within 30 days) or the account under Settings, Account after any paid plan ends.
CopilotMicrosoftChecked · Sources13, and older in some places under local law, per Copilot Terms of Use (Aug. 18, 2026).Microsoft's pages reviewed do not describe how Copilot checks age.Microsoft says some features may be limited for under-18s, with no personalized results or ads.Terms bar using Copilot to create or share adult content.Updated app (Aug. 18, 2026): Microsoft says prompts and responses are not used to train foundation models.Parents can block Copilot or turn off features via Family Safety, Family Link or Family Sharing.Delete one chat from the Chats list, or all history at account.microsoft.com/privacy.
CrushOn.AITECHIEPIE LTDChecked · Sources18; users affirm they are at least 18 when they agree to the terms.Terms rely on the user's statement; they say creators may have to verify identity and age.Not for users under 18FAQ says it does not censor content but bars unlawful activity; terms bar harming minors.Privacy policy says it may use character chats to train AI models, unlinked to users; no opt-out is described.Not stated on its pagesProfile, Settings, Delete Account; recoverable by logging in within three days; not with an active plan.
DeepSeekHangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd.Checked · SourcesNo fixed minimum age; terms say it is mainly for adults and under-18s need guardian consent.Not stated on its pagesTerms say under-18s should use the service only with guardian consent.Terms prohibit sexually explicit content and content that exploits minors.Terms say de-identified inputs and outputs may improve services; opt out via Improve the model for everyone.Not stated on its pagesUsers can copy or delete chat history in settings; deleting an account is permanent.
GeminiGoogleChecked · Sources13, or the applicable age in the country, for personal or school accounts; 18 for work accounts.Google's pages do not describe a Gemini age check; its July 2025 U.S. age-estimation post omits Gemini.Stricter content policies and default protections for younger users; under-13s only via Family Link.Gemini guidelines say it should not produce sexually explicit material, including erotic content.When Keep Activity is on, Google uses activity to train generative AI models; the setting can be turned off.Family Link: a parent must enable Gemini for a child under 13 and gets an email on first use.Settings & help, Activity at gemini.google.com: delete one chat or a range; auto-delete after 18 months.
GrokxAIChecked · Sources13, or the minimum age in the user's country; ages 13 to 17 need a parent's or guardian's permission.Users confirm they are at least 13; xAI's FAQ describes no verification method.Ages 13 to 17 need parental permission; xAI's FAQ describes no kids mode.Terms say that, depending on features and prompts, Grok may respond with sexual situations or violence.Privacy policy says content may train its models; opt out under Settings, Data Controls, Improve the model.xAI's FAQ describes no parental controls; it points parents to the apps' data controls.Delete chats, full history or the account; deleted within 30 days unless kept for legal or safety reasons.
Janitor AIJanitorAI Inc.Checked · Sources18; terms say users under 18 may not access the platform or create an account.Users promise they are 18; k-ID check (selfie, ID or AgeKey) in Australia, Brazil and the UK.Not for users under 18Allows sexual and romantic roleplay with adult characters (Limitless tag); content involving minors is banned.Privacy policy lists AI research as a purpose but does not say directly whether chats train models.Not stated on its pagesSettings, Security, Delete account, confirmed by emailed code; support cannot delete accounts.
Joyland AIMINDZEN Pte. Ltd. (App Store seller: ELDORIA Pte. Ltd.)Checked · SourcesIts terms say 13 (16 in the EU); Apple's U.S. App Store listing rates it 18+.Its App Store listing shows an age assurance control; its pages do not describe the method.Its terms bar creating or depicting minors, including realistic depictions of fictional minor characters.Its terms list pornographic and obscene content as prohibited; its listing notes infrequent mature themes.Its privacy policy does not describe using chats to train AI models.Not stated on its pagesIts privacy policy says users can request deletion; it may require identity verification first.
KindroidBeautifully IncorporatedChecked · SourcesIts terms say 18, or the age of majority where the user lives if higher.Paying users count as verified; flagged free accounts verify through Yoti by selfie estimate or ID.Its pages bar sexual or abusive depictions of characters portrayed as minors.Its moderation guidelines allow adult content, including erotic roleplay.Its terms and privacy policy do not mention training AI models.Not stated on its pagesDelete each Kindroid; the last is scheduled for 24 hours, and some logistical data is kept.
Linky AISkywork AI Pte. Ltd.Checked · Sources17; 18 for paid subscriptions and social networking features, per its terms.Terms and privacy policy describe no verification method; users state they meet the rules.Terms say not for under 17, and under 18 may not use paid subscriptions or social features.Terms prohibit pornographic, obscene, violent or hateful content and content harmful to minors.Terms and privacy policy do not say whether chats are used to train AI.Not stated on its pagesEmail support@linke.ai; the account can no longer be used afterwards.
Meta AIMetaChecked · SourcesNot stated on its pagesMeta says it uses AI to place suspected teens into teen protections even if they say they are adults.Teen access to AI characters paused since Jan. 23, 2026; teens can use the Meta AI assistant.Meta says Meta AI is trained not to have sexual or romantic conversations with teens.Meta says it may train its AIs on messages people choose to share with its AI features.Supervising parents see topics teens ask Meta AI about, not conversations (Insights tab, Apr. 23, 2026).Type /reset-ai in a conversation to delete AI messages on Messenger, Instagram or WhatsApp.
NomiGlimpse.ai, Inc.Checked · Sources18; terms say users under 18 cannot use the platform under any circumstances.Users provide a date of birth at sign-up; terms say further age-verification measures are intended.Not for users under 18Australia's eSafety guide says Nomi allows conversations including sexual and violent themes.Privacy policy mentions training archives but does not say how chats are used for training.None described on its pagesAccount Settings, confirmed with an emailed six-digit code; personal data removed in about 28 days.
OurDream AIDream Studio USA, Inc.Checked · Sources18, or legal age in the country of residence, per its underage policy.Age gate confirmation; ID or face checks (Go.cam, AgeVerif) where law requires, such as the UK and Australia.Not for users under 18Most content is adult creative work; sexual content that presents non-consent as appealing is barred.Privacy policy says it may use personal information to train AI models; no training opt-out is described.Not stated on its pagesSettings, Account management, or email trust@ourdream.ai; a popular public character may stay active.
PerplexityPerplexityChecked · Sources13; users under the age of majority need a parent or guardian to accept the terms.Users represent they meet the requirements; the terms describe no verification method.Users 13 and over under the age of majority need a parent or guardian to accept the terms.Terms bar posting or generating obscene or pornographic content.Help center: some data may train AI models unless AI data retention is switched off in Preferences.None described on its pagesDelete threads singly or all from Library; account deletion removes data after 30 days.
PolyBuzzSingularity Mutual Entertainment Culture Media LimitedChecked · Sources18, per its terms; privacy policy says users under 18 are denied access if discovered.Date of birth entered on first use; UK users complete a third-party check (Ondato, Yoti).Terms bar under-18s; FAQ mentions a Teen Mode that no page explains.Terms prohibit content depicting pornography or sexual acts or soliciting sexual content.Privacy policy says photos and precise location may train its AI; it does not say directly about chat text.None described on its pagesSettings, Account, Delete; permanent, with some data possibly kept in backups for a time.
ReplikaLuka, Inc.Checked · Sources18; terms say people under 18 are not authorized to use the service.May check by selfie or ID where law requires or age is doubted, on-device or via Incode Technologies.Not for users under 18; it says it blocks and deletes accounts it finds belong to minors.Terms bar uploading obscene or pornographic content; the romantic partner status needs Replika Pro.Privacy policy says small anonymized portions of messages train its safety algorithms, not third-party models.None described on its pagesAccount Settings in the app or my.replika.com; profile data is deleted within 60 days.
Sakura AISakura AI, LLCChecked · SourcesOver 18 per its terms; privacy policy separately says it does not address anyone under 13.Terms rely on users' representation that they are over 18; no verification method is described.Not for users under 18Not stated on its pagesTerms and privacy policy do not say whether chats are used to train AI.Not stated on its pagesSign in and use account settings, or contact the company; chat deletion is not described.
Snapchat My AISnap Inc.Checked · Sources13, or older depending on where you live, per Snap's Terms (effective Sept. 21, 2026).Birthday at sign-up; Snap's privacy policy says it may estimate or infer age, depending on region.Teens 13 to 17 cannot change their age to 18+; Family Center parents can turn My AI off.Snap says My AI aims to avoid sexually explicit responses, but safeguards may not always work.Snap's privacy policy says its machine learning models take My AI conversations into account.Family Center parents can turn on Disable My AI and see whether a teen chatted, not what was said.Content stays until deleted in the app or with the account; removal can take up to 30 days.
SpicyChatNextDay AI IncorporatedChecked · Sources18, per its community guidelines.Selfie video or ID check for adult content in France, the UK, Italy, Australia and 26 U.S. states.Not for users under 18Allows adult content between adult characters; bars anything involving minors, including fictional.Terms and privacy policy (last updated May 4, 2023) do not say whether chats are used to train AI.Not stated on its pagesTerms say users can ask to delete personal data and chat history; deleted accounts cannot be restored.
TalkieSUBSUP PTE. LTD.Checked · Sources14, or higher where local law requires (15 or 16 in some countries); terms updated Apr. 23, 2025.Terms and privacy policy do not describe how age is checked.Terms allow users from 14; no teen mode described on its site.Community guidelines ban explicit sexual content and content with suggestive or implied sexual undertones.Privacy policy (Dec. 9, 2025) says chat content lets the chatbot learn from interactions.None described on its pages; App Store lists Parental Controls for Talkie Lab, undescribed.Delete in account settings or on the website's Delete Account page; conversation records are deleted.

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Laws that set rules for these apps

A growing number of states regulate companion chatbots and chatbot use by minors, including AI disclosure, crisis protocols and age checks. See companion chatbot laws, chatbot laws for minors and chatbot age verification laws, or laws by state.

Sources by app

Character.AI checked Oct. 21, 2026
  1. Character.AI Terms of Service Supports: Minimum age and prohibited content.
  2. Character.AI Community Guidelines Supports: Content and advice rules.
  3. What is Age Assurance? (Character.AI Help Center) Supports: Age check for all users.
  4. Parental Insights FAQ (Character.AI Help Center) Supports: What parents can see.
  5. Introducing Parental Insights (Character.AI blog) Supports: Parental Insights launch.
  6. Character.AI Privacy Policy (effective July 1, 2026) Supports: Training use; account deletion.

Full guide: Is Character.AI safe?

Candy.ai checked Oct. 22, 2026
  1. Candy.ai Terms of Service (revised September 22, 2026) Supports: Operator EverAI Limited, Malta; legal age; verification requests; fictional characters; entertainment, not emotional support; tokens, renewals and refunds; Maltese law; barred countries.
  2. Candy.ai Privacy Notice (revised October 19, 2026) Supports: Data collected; training on chats; human review; third-party LLM providers; payment processors; no sale without consent; retention periods; deletion contacts; under-18 statement; age verification providers.
  3. Candy.ai Underage Policy (revised October 10, 2025) Supports: 18 or legal age; age gate; further measures; parents can ask to block access; CSAM reporting.
  4. Candy.ai Community Guidelines (revised March 6, 2026) Supports: Prohibited content: minors, real-person images, impersonation, non-consensual imagery, self-harm, violence; review of flagged content; enforcement.

Full guide: Is Candy AI safe?

Chai checked Oct. 22, 2026
  1. Safety Center (Chai Research) Supports: 18+ rule, app store ratings statement, Persona age assurance, paid subscription in some regions, restricted content, user filters, self-harm protocol, Find a Helpline and emergency numbers, anonymous reporting.
  2. Chai End User License Agreement Supports: Licensor, last updated date, California law, 18+ rule and age confirmation, prohibited content, adult roleplay, prescreening and no duty to monitor, Trust and Safety review, termination, data preservation and law enforcement reporting, refund provision.
  3. Chai Privacy Policy Supports: Data controller, last updated date, data collected, fine-tuning on conversation data, authorized staff access, suppliers, advertising partners, ads for free users, U.S. processing, EU and UK rights, deletion steps, contacts, retention.

Full guide: Is Chai AI safe?

ChatGPT checked Oct. 28, 2026
  1. Terms of Use (OpenAI), effective January 1, 2026 Supports: Accuracy limits, minimum age and parental permission.
  2. How your data is used to improve model performance (OpenAI Help Center) Supports: Training by plan, Privacy Portal opt-out, feedback exception, reducing personal information.
  3. Data controls in ChatGPT (OpenAI Help Center) Supports: Opt-out steps by platform, account-wide setting, Temporary Chat review.
  4. Age prediction in ChatGPT (OpenAI Help Center) Supports: Teen experience and no ads.
  5. Managing parental controls in ChatGPT (OpenAI Help Center) Supports: Parent-managed training setting; parents cannot read conversations.
  6. Chat and file retention policies in ChatGPT (OpenAI Help Center) Supports: Saved and archived chats, 30-day deletion and exceptions.

Full guide: Is ChatGPT safe?

Claude checked Oct. 22, 2026
  1. Consumer Terms of Service (Anthropic, effective October 8, 2025) Supports: Minimum age of 18, training unless opted out, feedback, accuracy disclaimer.
  2. Privacy Policy (Anthropic, effective September 10, 2026) Supports: Training and opt-out, flagged and feedback exceptions, under-18 statement and removal measures, deletion within 30 days, no sale of personal data.
  3. Age assurance on Claude (Claude Help Center, dated May 18, 2026) Supports: Account disabling and Yoti age checks.
  4. How do I change my model improvement privacy settings? (Anthropic Privacy Center, updated August 3, 2026) Supports: Steps to turn off training, effect on data already used.
  5. Deleting Claude accounts (Anthropic Privacy Center, updated March 16, 2026) Supports: Account deletion steps.
  6. Usage Policy (Anthropic, effective November 12, 2026) Supports: Prohibited content, reporting to authorities, enforcement.
  7. Is my data used for model training? (Anthropic Privacy Center, updated March 16, 2026) Supports: When chats are used for training, feedback and safety-flag exceptions.
  8. Can you delete data sent via Claude? (Anthropic Privacy Center, updated March 16, 2026) Supports: Conversation deletion timing and exceptions.

Full guide: Is Claude safe?

Copilot checked Oct. 29, 2026
  1. Microsoft Copilot Terms of Use (Microsoft, effective August 18, 2026) Supports: Minimum age, under-18 feature limits, code of conduct, enforcement, accuracy, human processing, use of content, Copilot Health data.
  2. Copilot for young people (Microsoft Support, updated August 18, 2026) Supports: Minimum age, personalization, ads, content checks, human review, parental controls, trusted adults.
  3. Copilot activity history (Microsoft Support, August 18, 2026) Supports: Prompts, responses and files not used to train foundation models; feedback use.
  4. Microsoft Copilot age limits and parental controls (Microsoft Support, updated August 21, 2026) Supports: Minimum age, parental controls through Family Safety, Family Link and Family Sharing.
  5. Copilot privacy controls (Microsoft Support, updated app, last updated September 17, 2026) Supports: Saved memories, deleting chats, ads personalization, no personalized ads under 18, no training toggle listed.
  6. Manage your Copilot activity history in the privacy dashboard (Microsoft Support, updated August 21, 2026) Supports: Export and delete steps in the privacy dashboard.

Full guide: Is Copilot safe?

CrushOn.AI checked Oct. 22, 2026
  1. CrushOn.AI Terms of Service (last modified September 22, 2026) Supports: Operator TECHIEPIE LTD, Cyprus; Delaware address; 18+ affirmation; prohibited conduct; refunds; Hong Kong law; individual-basis disputes; one-year limit.
  2. CrushOn.AI Privacy Policy (last modified March 6, 2025) Supports: Data collected; training on character chats; no link to users; providers named; ads; financial data not sold; Nevada opt-out; retention; minors; age screening.
  3. CrushOn.AI FAQ Supports: Age limit 18; no censorship but illegal activities prohibited; machine review of images; chats private unless published; account deletion steps and 3-day recovery; refunds and cancellation.

Full guide: Is CrushOn AI safe?

DeepSeek checked Oct. 29, 2026
  1. DeepSeek Privacy Policy (updated December 22, 2025) Supports: Data collected, storage in China, training use, sharing, children, retention, chat deletion.
  2. DeepSeek Terms of Use (updated March 27, 2026) Supports: Age and guardian consent, operator, governing law, training opt-out setting, account deletion, prohibited content, output accuracy.

Full guide: Is DeepSeek safe?

Gemini checked Oct. 29, 2026
  1. What you need to sign in to Gemini Apps (Gemini Apps Help) Supports: Minimum age of 13 for personal and school accounts, 18 for work accounts, Family Link manager can turn off access, web app not available to Family Link-managed accounts.
  2. Guide your child's Gemini Apps experience (Gemini Apps Help) Supports: Under-13 access through Family Link, parent enablement and path, email notice, content filters and their limits, Keep Activity unavailable under 13, Hey Google and Voice Match, regional limits, gradual rollout.
  3. Gemini (Google Safety Center) Supports: Stricter content policies and default protections for younger users, onboarding video.
  4. Gemini app safety and policy guidelines (Google) Supports: Prohibited output categories, acknowledgment that Gemini may produce violating content, reporting.
  5. Gemini Apps Privacy Hub (Google, last updated October 13, 2026; Gemini Apps Privacy Notice last updated October 13, 2026) Supports: Human review, disconnection from account, three-year retention of reviewed chats, Keep Activity and training, 72-hour retention, temporary chats, audio and Live defaults, 18-month auto-delete, no use of chats for ads, data kept until account deletion, connected apps, export.
  6. Manage & delete your activity in Gemini Apps (Gemini Apps Help) Supports: Deletion steps, Keep Activity default for users 18 and older, turning Keep Activity off, auto-delete options, 72-hour retention, effects of deletion on shared chats and Gems.
  7. Ensuring a safer online experience for U.S. kids and teens (Google, July 30, 2025) Supports: Machine-learning age estimation in the U.S., correction by ID or selfie; post does not mention Gemini.

Full guide: Is Gemini safe?

Grok checked Oct. 22, 2026
  1. Terms of Service - Consumer (xAI, last updated October 12, 2026) Supports: Minimum age, parental permission, Australia age assurance, mature output.
  2. Acceptable Use Policy (xAI, effective August 14, 2026) Supports: Prohibited uses, NCMEC reporting.
  3. Privacy Policy (SpaceXAI LLC, last updated October 11, 2026) Supports: Company name, training use, X posts, deletion within 30 days, Private Chat, under-13 rule.
  4. Consumer FAQs (xAI, May 12, 2025) Supports: Age confirmation, companions, parents and data controls, Private Chat, deletion, training opt-out.

Full guide: Is Grok safe?

Janitor AI checked Oct. 21, 2026
  1. JanitorAI Terms of Service Supports: Operator, payment affiliate, 18+ rule, proxy and Router terms, content prohibitions, scanning and review, deletion credits, third-party services, governing law and arbitration.
  2. JanitorAI Privacy Policy Supports: Data collected, purposes, named vendors, no sale, processing locations, deletion grace period and retained records, under-18 statement.
  3. Age Verification for Australia, Brazil, and the UK (Janitor help center) Supports: k-ID check, methods, yes/no result, rollout dates.
  4. Minor Related Content (Janitor help center) Supports: Rules on minor characters and personas, bans for suspected minors, enforcement.
  5. What's the difference between Limited and Limitless? (Janitor help center) Supports: Mature content tagging.
  6. How do I delete my account? (Janitor help center) Supports: Deletion steps and what is removed.

Full guide: Is Janitor AI safe?

Joyland AI checked Oct. 31, 2026
  1. Joyland Terms of Service (last updated May 14, 2025; read October 31, 2026) Supports: Company MINDZEN PTE.LTD., minimum ages 13 and 16 (EU), content rules, suspension and law enforcement reporting.
  2. Joyland Privacy Policy (no last-updated date shown; read October 31, 2026) Supports: Operator, age wording, no sale of personal information, know and delete requests with identity verification, use to improve services.
  3. Joyland AI: Anime roleplays (App Store, U.S.) Supports: Seller name, 18+ rating, age assurance control, content descriptors, privacy label, links to terms and privacy policy.

Full guide: Is Joyland AI safe?

Kindroid checked Oct. 31, 2026
  1. Kindroid Legal (Kindroid Help Center) Supports: Legal entity, terms and privacy policy dates, 18+ rule, under-16 and under-13 wording, license to content, privacy terms, 180-day export figure, retention, arbitration, disclaimers.
  2. Age Verification (Kindroid Help Center) Supports: Payment-based verification, behavioral estimation, Yoti methods, data handling, update date.
  3. Moderation Guidelines (Kindroid Help Center) Supports: Allowed content, three red lines, automated scanning, human review in appeals, crisis resources, pauses.
  4. FAQs (Kindroid Help Center) Supports: Encryption, staff access, 30-day export figure and 7-day link, unfiltered statement, user responsibility, New York reminders.
  5. Common issues (Kindroid Help Center) Supports: Deleting a Kindroid or account, what is removed and kept.

Full guide: Is Kindroid safe?

Linky AI checked Oct. 22, 2026
  1. Linky Terms of Service (effective March 7, 2024) Supports: Operator named only as Linky; age 17 and 18 for paid and social features; parental consent and registration wording; chat monitoring; Objectionable Content; reporting and enforcement; ownership of characters; subscriptions, coins, refunds via Apple or Google; Singapore law; SIAC arbitration; individual claims.
  2. Linky Privacy Policy (effective January 25, 2024) Supports: Data collected; chat encryption and security-only processing; automatic screening; analytics and ad sharing; CCPA sale opt-out; transfers; retention; deletion by email; not directed to under 17.
  3. Linky AI: Chat, Play, Connect, Google Play listing Supports: Developer Skywork AI Pte. Ltd. and Singapore address; Mature 17+; contains ads and in-app purchases; data shared; deletion requests; description.
  4. Linky AI: Chat, Play, Connect, Apple App Store listing Supports: Seller SKYWORK AI PTE LTD; 18+ rating with content restrictions and in-app controls; loot boxes; privacy label; description.

Full guide: Is Linky AI safe?

Meta AI checked Oct. 21, 2026
  1. Empowering Parents, Protecting Teens: Meta's Approach to AI Safety (Meta, October 17, 2025, updated January 23 and April 16, 2026) Supports: Announced parental controls, teen AI character limits, age prediction, pause of teen access to AI characters.
  2. Helping Parents Understand the Conversations Their Teens Are Having With AI (Meta, April 23, 2026, updated October 5, 2026) Supports: Insights tab, topics not conversations, apps and countries, Meta AI app supervision, 13+ responses, Limited Content.
  3. Privacy Matters: Meta's Generative AI Features (Meta, updated 2025 and 2026) Supports: Human and automated review, training on shared messages, search partners, /reset-ai deletion.
  4. Alerting Parents if Teens Show Signs of Distress in Conversations With Meta AI (Meta, July 16, 2026) Supports: Distress alerts, human review before alerts, no sexual or romantic conversations with teens, emergency-services feature in development.

Full guide: Is Meta AI safe?

Nomi checked Oct. 21, 2026
  1. Nomi.ai Terms of Service (effective January 16, 2026) Supports: Minimum age 18, age-verification intent, Glimpse.ai, Inc., ban on planning harm, mental health and emergency disclaimers.
  2. Nomi.ai Privacy Policy (last updated April 27, 2026) Supports: Data collected, date of birth, access limits, training archives, no sale or rental, no ad networks, deletion within about 28 days.
  3. Nomi.ai Complaints Policy Supports: Complaint process, timelines, account deletion code.
  4. The eSafety Guide: Nomi.AI (eSafety Commissioner) Supports: 18+ minimum age, sexual and violent themes allowed, age entered at sign-up.

Full guide: Is Nomi AI safe?

OurDream AI checked Oct. 22, 2026
  1. OurDream AI Terms of Service (last modified August 26, 2026) Supports: Operator Dream Studio USA, Inc., Delaware; 18+ requirement; Delaware law; arbitration, jury and class waivers, 30-day opt-out.
  2. OurDream AI Privacy Policy (last modified August 26, 2026) Supports: Data collected; AI model training; no current sale or advertising; retention; deletion via settings or trust@ourdream.ai; public characters kept after deletion; not designed for minors.
  3. OurDream AI Underage Policy (last modified June 9, 2026) Supports: 18 or age of majority; age gate; third-party ID or biometric checks where required.
  4. OurDream AI Prohibited Content Policy (last modified June 9, 2026) Supports: Prohibited categories: minors, real people, non-consent, self-harm, violence, hate, trafficking, incest, bypassing moderation.
  5. OurDream AI Safety Center: Age verification Supports: Checks where law requires, UK and Australia named; Go.cam and AgeVerif; methods; pass/fail result only; denial of gated features; suspension for misrepresented age.
  6. OurDream AI Safety Center: Our approach to safety Supports: Operator; generative platform for AI characters; most content is adult creative work; everything AI-generated.

Full guide: Is OurDream AI safe?

Perplexity checked Oct. 22, 2026
  1. Terms of Service (Perplexity, last updated January 23, 2026) Supports: Minimum age, parental acceptance, content rules, accuracy and advice disclaimers.
  2. Data Collection at Perplexity (Perplexity Help Center, updated March 3, 2026) Supports: Training use, AI data retention default and opt-out, enterprise exclusion.
  3. Self-Serve Data Deletion (Perplexity Help Center, updated March 3, 2026) Supports: Thread and account deletion steps, 30-day account deletion, 30-day file retention.

Full guide: Is Perplexity safe?

PolyBuzz checked Oct. 21, 2026
  1. PolyBuzz Terms of Use Supports: Operator, 18+ rule, date of birth entry, UK age verification, content rules, AI and medical disclaimers, content storage, deletion conditions, governing law and arbitration.
  2. PolyBuzz Privacy Policy Supports: Operator address, data collected, training on photos and geolocation, sharing incl. Chat-GPT platform and TopOn, no sale, California sharing opt-out, transfers, deletion and backups, under-18 statements.
  3. PolyBuzz FAQ Supports: Teen Mode and graded modes, chat privacy statement, NSFW public display ban, moderation of recommended content.

Full guide: Is PolyBuzz safe?

Replika checked Oct. 29, 2026
  1. Replika Terms of Service (last updated March 30, 2026) Supports: Minimum age 18, prohibited content, not a health care provider, not for emergencies, Luka, Inc..
  2. Replika Privacy Policy (last updated October 28, 2026) Supports: Not intended for under-18s, age verification purpose, data collected, training use, advertising sharing, retention, access controls; age-check methods and vendor, biometric deletion, AI-provider training bar.
  3. How do I change my relationship status? (Replika Help Center) Supports: Relationship statuses and Replika Pro requirement.
  4. How do I delete my account? (Replika Help Center) Supports: Account deletion steps and permanence.

Full guide: Is Replika safe?

Sakura AI checked Oct. 22, 2026
  1. Sakura Terms and Conditions (last updated January 6, 2024) Supports: Operator Sakura AI, LLC, Jacksonville, Florida; over-18 rule; prohibited content; termination; content license; subscriptions, cancellation and refunds; Florida law.
  2. Sakura Privacy Policy (last updated January 6, 2024) Supports: Data collected; no mention of chats or training; sharing and named providers; sale statements and California section; retention; deletion; under-13 and under-16 statements.

Full guide: Is Sakura AI safe?

Snapchat My AI checked Oct. 29, 2026
  1. Snap Inc. Terms of Service (effective September 21, 2026) Supports: Minimum age 13 or higher by location; some services 18+; AI output warnings.
  2. Additional Protections for Teens on Snapchat (Snap) Supports: Under-13 accounts terminated; birthday-based age; 13-17 cannot change to 18+; Family Center can disable My AI.
  3. Snap Privacy Policy (effective September 21, 2026) Supports: Age estimation; features limited under 18; My AI conversations used to improve My AI and personalize content including ads.
  4. Does Snap save content shared with My AI? (Snapchat Support) Supports: Retention, 30-day removal, group chats.
  5. How do I limit my teen's access to My AI? (Snapchat Support) Supports: Disable My AI steps and effect.
  6. Privacy by Product (Snap) Supports: Retention until deleted; ads; sharing with service providers and advertising partners; human review for generative AI; Family Center visibility.
  7. Staying Safe with My AI (Snapchat Support) Supports: Content safeguards, drug keyword blocking, safeguards may fail, Here For You.

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SpicyChat checked Oct. 22, 2026
  1. SpicyChat.AI Terms and Conditions (updated July 23, 2026) Supports: Operator NextDay AI and affiliates; fictional characters; prohibited content; staff access policy; deletion of personal data and chat history; Quebec law; arbitration and class waiver; billing and refund policy; prohibited content involving minors, including fictional or AI-generated depictions; real-person photos and portraits (read in a browser, October 22, 2026).
  2. SpicyChat.AI Privacy Policy (last updated May 4, 2023) Supports: Data collected; sharing; retention; deletion; not directed to anyone under 18 (read in a browser, October 22, 2026; no mention of AI training).
  3. SpicyChat.AI Community Guidelines Supports: 18+ users and adult characters; prohibited content; enforcement; reporting.
  4. SpicyChat.AI help: Age Verification Supports: Regions and 26 U.S. states requiring checks; video selfie and ID methods; outside partners; yes or no result; adult content blocked until verified.
  5. SpicyChat.AI FAQs Supports: Automated adult/general sorting; deleted accounts cannot be restored.

Full guide: Is SpicyChat safe?

Talkie checked Oct. 29, 2026
  1. Talkie Terms of Service Supports: Minimum age of 14 and country exceptions, output accuracy, Singapore governing law.
  2. Talkie Privacy Policy Supports: Operator SUBSUP PTE. LTD., data collected, chat use, ad sharing and opt-out, U.S. and Singapore transfers, children's section, deletion in settings.
  3. Talkie Community Guidelines Supports: Prohibited content and enforcement.
  4. Talkie Delete Account page Supports: What deletion removes.
  5. Talkie Lab - AI Playground on the U.S. App Store Supports: Separate SUBSUP app rated 18+; Age Assurance and Parental Controls listed as in-app controls.

Full guide: Is Talkie AI safe?

Questions

What are the alternatives to Character.AI?

Apps people compare with Character.AI include companion and role-play apps such as Candy.ai, Chai, CrushOn.AI, Janitor AI, Joyland AI, Kindroid, Linky AI, Nomi, OurDream AI, PolyBuzz, Replika, Sakura AI, SpicyChat and Talkie, and general AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok, Meta AI, Perplexity and Snapchat My AI. This page compares what each company publishes about age rules, safety settings and privacy. It does not rank them.

Is Character.AI shutting down?

Not as of October 31, 2026. Its parent company filed for Chapter 11 on October 12, 2026 to run a court-supervised sale. Our guide Is Character.AI shutting down? has the case, the dates and what happens to users.

Do Character.AI alternatives use my chats to train AI?

It depends on the company. The training column restates what each company's own policy says, including any opt-out. Read the linked policy before sharing personal details in any chat app.

Which apps are for adults only?

The minimum age column gives the age each company's terms set. Some apps are limited to adults; others allow teens with different rules, shown in the users under 18 column.

How current is this comparison?

Each row shows the date we last checked it against the company's own pages, with links to those pages. Rows are re-checked on a schedule and when a company changes its terms. Companies can change their policies at any time.