Backyard AI
8.0#2 in ai roleplay chatbotsFrom $12 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitBackyard AI vs ChatFAI
What both publish
| Fact | Backyard AI | ChatFAI |
|---|---|---|
| Company size and status | Crunchbase lists Backyard AI as an active private seed-stage company with 1–10 employees and San Francisco headquarters. | Crunchbase describes ChatFai as an active private company headquartered in Lewes, Delaware, with 1–10 employees. |
| Group chats | Parties support chatting with up to four AI characters simultaneously. | ChatFAI group chats allow multiple characters to talk with each other. |
| Mobile access | The documentation says users can access local models from a mobile browser or iOS app through opt-in tethering. | ChatFAI is mobile optimized for use in a mobile browser, and its help page says native mobile apps are coming soon. |
Backyard AI plans
- Desktop AppFree
- FreeFree
- Standard$12 a month
- Pro$35 a month
ChatFAI plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$9 a month
- Premium$29 a month
- Deluxe$59 a month
- Basic$99 a year
- Premium$290 a year
Pick Backyard AI if…
Backyard AI suits people looking for character-led stories, text adventures, or roleplaying. It also offers voice chats and a desktop option for using local models offline.
Pick ChatFAI if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.