A Character.AI alternative in Telegram
For when you want one character that is yours, with a face that stays the same in every photo.
CraveMe is an alternative to Character.AI for people who want a character of their own rather than a library of thousands. It runs inside Telegram, starts from an inspiration portrait, keeps the same face in every generated image and uses pay-as-you-go credits instead of a subscription.
CraveMe and Character.AI at a glance
Based on public information as of October 2026. Check Character.AI for its current details.
| CraveMe | Character.AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Telegram bot and mini app | Website and mobile apps |
| Characters | You create your own from an inspiration portrait | A large community library, plus characters you create |
| Images | Every third message or on request, same face each time | Image generation for c.ai+ subscribers |
| Payment | Credits in Telegram Stars, no subscription | Free tier and the c.ai+ subscription |
Which one fits you
If you want to browse and talk with many characters made by a large community, Character.AI’s library is built for exactly that.
If you want one character that is entirely yours, a face that stays in every photo, and everything inside Telegram, CraveMe fits better.
Questions
Can I move my Character.AI characters?
There is no import. Recreating one takes two screens: a portrait for the face, then a name and a personality.
Is CraveMe free to try?
Yes. You get 8 free credits for images and can start chatting right away.