Research profile Not tested hands-on yet. Everything below is public research, dated. Numbers publish only after I pay for and test the app.
NovelAI
novelai.netArena positions
- AI Image #10 baseline
- C.AI Alternatives #11 baseline
Baseline order from desk research, not community votes. First community results Aug 25, 2026.
Provisional scores
- 🌶️ Spicy 3 / 4
- 📷 Image quality 3 / 4
- 🎭 Character consistency 3 / 4
- 💸 Value for money 2 / 4
From public secondary research, capped at 3 until a self-funded test. Not community votes.
Researched pricing
- Price from$10/mo (Tablet tier)
- Free tierTrial generations only
- Trains on chatsnot checked yet
Source: novelai.net, checked 2026-07-18. Verified prices publish with the self-funded test. Pricing tracker
Test status
- Self-funded testNot started
- Cadenceone self-funded test per week
- Queue ordercommunity vote
- Last checkedJul 15, 2026
The self-funded test covers the five rated dimensions plus exact plan prices and what the credits actually buy. How I test