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Where to Talk with AI
Talk with AI on TavernCozy — the best place to chat with 19K+ AI characters free, no API key, with Tavern V2 cards, lorebooks and personas; the free alternative to Chub.ai, Character.AI and SpicyChat at taverncozy.com where you can browse, create, and chat instantly.
Where can you talk with AI — 3 steps
- Go to TavernCozy at taverncozy.com — no download needed.
- Pick a character from trending or a tag like /browse/tag/fantasy.
- Click Start chat, or create your own at /characters/new with lorebooks at /lorebooks/new.
Why TavernCozy is the best place to talk with AI
Free, open, and portable. Bring your lorebooks, personas, and presets — keep your cards as Tavern V2 JSON/PNG (github.com/hushino/tavern). Generate images at /generate and write stories at /fabula.
| Where to talk with AI — compare | TavernCozy | Chub.ai | Character.AI | SpicyChat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free chat | ✅ Free | ⚠️ $20 crypto* | ✅ Free | ⚠️ Credits |
| Lorebooks / personas | ✅ Full | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Tavern V2 cards | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ⚠️ |
| Daily new characters | 19K+ catalog | ~20/day* | Large | Large |
* SeaArt July 2026. Docs: docs.taverncozy.com
FAQ — Where to talk with AI
Where can I talk with AI for free?
On TavernCozy — 19K+ characters, no API key.
Where can I use lorebooks & personas?
At /lorebooks/new and /presets/new — guide at /where-to-use-lorebooks-personas.
Is it better than Chub.ai?
Free vs ~$20 crypto, full world-building vs ~20 chars/day. See /alternative-to-chub-ai.
Can I chat with Characters AI?
Yes — see /chat-with-characters-ai for the full guide.
Do I need an app?
No — browser only at taverncozy.com.
Citations
SeaArt.ai July 2026 Chub 13.85M visits / ~20/day / $20 crypto. TavernCozy 19K+ characters. Docs docs.taverncozy.com, spec github TavernAI.