25% weight
Output quality
We assess the quality of the platform’s core result: conversation quality for companion sites, image quality for generators and motion quality for video tools. We look for consistency, realism, prompt adherence, character continuity, visible artifacts and failure rates.
15% weight
Features
We test the tools that materially affect the experience, including chat models, character creation, image generation, video generation, voice, calls, face swaps, editing controls, saved histories, memory systems and account management.
10% weight
Ease of use
We review registration, onboarding, navigation, generation workflows, error messages and how easily a new user can understand what to do. A powerful platform loses points when basic actions are confusing or important costs are hidden.
15% weight
Value
We compare the advertised price with the usable allowance. This includes messages, tokens, credits, image costs, video costs, renewal terms, free access, watermarks, queues and whether failed generations consume paid credits.
15% weight
Customization
We measure how much meaningful control the user receives over characters, conversations, images and videos. Presets can be convenient, but platforms score higher when users can influence appearance, personality, prompts, models, scenes, poses and output style.
10% weight
Privacy
We examine published information about prompts, conversations, uploads, generated media, retention, deletion, AI training, human review, third-party processors and account removal. Unclear handling of sensitive content lowers this score.
10% weight
Mobile experience
We test the service in a mobile browser and consider layout, speed, controls, chat usability, media generation and account management. A native app can help, but it is not required when the mobile website works properly.