The published prices, with their limits
We read those terms on November 9, 2026 at 01:36 UTC. They describe a limited-time offer and say actual prices can vary with currency, taxes and regional pricing. We did not sign in or open checkout, so these figures are published USD reference rates, not a confirmed quote for your account.
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| Offer in the terms | First charge | Automatic renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Three-month offer | US$14.99 for the first three months | US$9.99 each month afterward |
| Annual offer | US$59.99 for the first year | US$94.99 each year afterward |
These are the terms of the named promotion, not a claim that either discount is available today. The Help Center says eligibility is determined at checkout, current subscribers are excluded, and standard pricing applies if the offer does not appear. The offer can be changed or withdrawn.
US$94.99 divided by 12 is about US$7.92 per month. That calculation helps compare budgets; it does not turn an annual charge into monthly billing.
What independent reporting confirms
The Chosun Daily reported a US$9.99 monthly premium subscription on October 14, 2026. That is independent reporting consistent with the monthly renewal figure in the official terms. It does not verify your regional price, the annual discount or a checkout offer.
The sources reviewed here do not establish a new price change on November 9. We also did not test paid models, reply speed or memory, so this guide does not rank the benefits of subscribing.
Find the service that bills you
| Purchase channel | Where the terms direct you |
|---|---|
| iPhone or iPad | Apple ID subscriptions in device settings |
| Android | Google Play subscriptions |
| Website | Character.AI web account; the terms identify Stripe as the billing provider |
The terms say cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. They direct app-store refund requests to Apple or Google; a refund request is a separate step from stopping renewal. We did not cancel a subscription or test a refund.
Use your purchase receipt to identify the channel and check that its subscription screen shows the renewal status you intended.
A checklist before subscribing or renewing
- Read the currency, amount charged now and billing interval on your own checkout screen.
- Find the renewal date and the amount due after any introductory period.
- Check which paid features the offer lists today; the historical launch announcement is not a current feature guarantee.
- Keep the receipt and note where you can manage the subscription.
- If you decide to stop renewal, use the billing channel and retain its confirmation.
Keep your story separate from a subscription decision
If you are deciding whether to continue paying, you can first review the Character.AI data export guide and keep your own notes about the characters and last scene. Our character migration tool covers supported character transfers; it does not move a subscription or cancel a bill.
The separate experience below has its own account and terms. Opening it does not copy a Character.AI conversation or transfer paid membership.
Sources and verification time
We read Character.AI Help Center: c.ai+ Summer Flash Sale - Offer Terms at 01:36 UTC on November 9, 2026, and The Chosun Daily: Character.ai Files for Bankruptcy Despite 20 Million Users (October 14, 2026) at 01:36 UTC. The official document supplies offer and billing rules; the independent news report corroborates the monthly subscription figure.
We also read Character.AI's May 11, 2023 launch announcement as historical context. It is not a second independent source or proof of current benefits. Its linked FAQ no longer opened. No purchase, account access, regional checkout, cancellation or refund was tested.
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