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DarLink AI review

DarLink AI is a Swiss-run AI companion site with chat, voice, image and short video generation, run by FameLink SA (Switzerland). Is DarLink AI free? Yes. Free plan: 2 messages in total. Paid plans cost from $9.99 a month billed yearly ($12.99 month to month). Our score: 6.2/10, #21 of 28; tested by us on a free account.

Our verdict

Best for image and short video generation and custom character building

21of 286.2/10

  • Free: 2 msgs total(verified in our test)
  • from $9.99/mo yearly(verified in our test)
  • Unfiltered
  • Voice

Verified: we checked it on a new free account on 26 Sep 2026. See the test ↓

Free: 2 msgs total, then from $9.99/mo billed yearly ($12.99 month to month)Opens DarLink AI in a new tab18+

Affiliate link. Checked Sep 2026. Links never move scores.

Hands-on test

We tested DarLink AI on a free account

A new account, in English, with Sofia Marisol. We measured everything below ourselves in a real browser; nothing is copied from the site.

Free messages before the limit

2 messages in all

the fewest of 28 tested

5 messages in total, her greeting and replies included.

Only two of our messages got answers: the count includes her opening message and her replies.

How far the free account went
Explicit not reached
  1. FlirtingYes
  2. UndressingNot tested
  3. Explicit sexNot tested

Not testable: the free messages ran out after the flirt. The most popular characters are an intern called in after a mistake, a hospital patient scene, a neighbour's daughter and a step-sister; we used Sofia Marisol, a 25-year-old stranger who kisses you to dodge her ex.

Reply time
1.7 smedian of five repliesthe fastest of 28 tested
Memory
Not reachedfree messages ran out first
Free pictures
Not tested
Sign-up
2 minEmail or Google · link by email
First offer to our new account

Essential 12.99 a month (6,000 messages), Advanced 27.99 (9,000), Ultimate 49.99 (unlimited), with quarterly and yearly discounts and a 10-hour countdown; the prices match our review.

More from the test
Sign-up
Email and password, then a verification link by email; a daily-login reward pop-up (+2 tokens) after the first message.
The limit screen
"More fun awaits: you've reached 5 free messages" with a Subscribe button, then plans with an "offer ends in 10 hours" countdown.
Pictures
Not tested; images cost 2 tokens on paid plans.
Memory
Too few free messages.
Also seen
Replies come back in under two seconds.

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At a glance

Company
FameLink SA
Headquarters
Switzerland
Founded
2024
Website
darlink.ai
Our rank
#21 of 28, 6.2/10
Prices checked
26 September 2026

Characters you will meet on DarLink AI

All 193

Guides for DarLink AI

All guides

Pros

  • Chat, voice, image and video generation in one web app
  • Character builder with six visual styles and three gender options
  • Yearly billing lowers prices to $9.99, $18.99 or $32.99 per month
  • Published media costs: 2 tokens per image, 20 tokens per video
  • Crypto payment accepted for annual plans

Cons

  • Free use ends after two messages of your own: the 5 free messages count the character's greeting and replies
  • No refunds for voluntary cancellations or unused tokens
  • Media generation draws on a coin allowance; extra packs cost more
  • No official mobile app found
  • A July 2026 review reported frequent failed video renders

What users say elsewhere

Ratings and recurring themes from other sites, checked 25 Sep 2026. They are not part of our score.

Praised for

  • Roleplay on the higher plans feels natural and keeps track of context, far better than on the entry plan.
  • Its image and video quality gets good marks, even from users who are critical of other parts of the service.
  • Long-time users value its character customization options.

Common complaints

  • Cancelling is hard: the option is buried in account settings, and several users say charges continued after they asked to cancel.
  • Image generation often ignores prompts, video generation is slow, and paid plans still rely on coins and tokens for media.
  • Support is slow or silent on cancellation, refund and payment problems.

Opinions summarised from DarLink AI users on other sites; review text is not copied.

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Where DarLink AI ranks

What DarLink AI is

DarLink AI is a web-based AI companion platform operated by FameLink SA, a company registered in Switzerland in 2024. Users chat with prebuilt or community-made characters, or design their own in a character builder that offers three gender options and six visual styles, including realistic, anime, furry, fantasy and cartoon.

Paid plans (Essential, Advanced, Ultimate) combine a monthly message allowance with monthly coins. Coins pay for media: an image costs 2 tokens and a short video costs 20 tokens. Higher tiers add premium voices, longer memory and, on Ultimate, unlimited messages. Yearly billing lowers the monthly rate, and crypto payment is available for annual plans only.

The platform suits adults who want chat, images and short videos in one place. Its limits: free use is a short preview, heavy media use requires extra token packs, voluntary cancellations are not refunded, and one July 2026 review reported frequent failed video renders. No official mobile app was found.

Why this score. Features and characters reflect the verified plan page and builder (voice, image, video, three memory tiers, six styles). Chat quality kept moderate: one July 2026 review called it good but not remarkable, and another found the site slow. Value reflects mid-market pricing with token-metered media and strict refunds. Privacy docked for the chargeback clause that allows sharing private messages and the perpetual content license, partly offset by no data sale and a crypto option.

DarLink AI website, Sep 2026
DarLink AI as it looked in Sep 2026.

Score breakdown

Chat quality
6.0/10
Characters
7.0/10
Features
7.0/10
Value
6.0/10
Privacy and payments
5.0/10
Ease of use
6.0/10

DarLink AI pricing

Free

A free account can browse characters and send 5 free messages, a count that includes the character's greeting and replies: in our test on 26 September 2026 two of our messages got answers before the limit. DatingScout (September 2026) also mentions creating one character. Most features require a paid plan. Trial: None advertised on the pricing page (September 2026).

Paid

from $9.99/mo

Billed yearly ($119.88 a year). Month to month: $12.99.

cheaper than 7 of 27 others

Subscription plus coins (tokens). Plans include 100, 300 or 500 coins per month. Image generation costs 2 tokens and video generation costs 20 tokens. Extra token packs are sold separately; VirtualAIpartner (August 2026) listed packs from 100 tokens for $9.99 up to 7,500 tokens for $599.99.

Essential
$119.88/yr ($9.99/mo) · $12.99/moYearly billing shown as $9.99 per month. 6,000 messages per month, 100 coins per month, 6 standard voices, basic memory.
Advanced
$227.88/yr ($18.99/mo) · $27.99/moYearly billing shown as $18.99 per month. 9,000 messages per month, 300 coins per month, 10 premium voices, enhanced memory, faster responses.
Ultimate
$395.88/yr ($32.99/mo) · $49.99/moYearly billing shown as $32.99 per month. Unlimited messages, 500 coins per month, 10 premium voices, living memory. Quarterly billing is also offered (site shows a 15% saving).
See plans on DarLink AI ↗Prices checked 26 September 2026. Confirm on the platform before paying.A new account was shown these prices on 26 Sep 2026

Refunds: No refunds for voluntary cancellations, accidental purchases or unused tokens. Refunds are given for verified fraudulent charges, platform billing errors, or termination by DarLink without cause (pro-rated). The Terms also mention discretionary refunds for requests within 24 hours of purchase with minimal use.

Is there a DarLink AI promo code?

Features

Explicit content
Allowed, no filter
Voice
Messages
Image generation
Yes
Video generation
Yes
Memory
Tiered by plan: basic memory (Essential), enhanced memory across sessions (Advanced), persistent living memory (Ultimate).
Create characters
Yes
Community characters
Yes
Group chat
Not confirmed
Chat without sign-up
Not confirmed
Apps
No
Payment methods
credit/debit card, cryptocurrency (annual plans only)
Languages
English

Questions about DarLink AI

Is DarLink AI free?

Yes, DarLink AI has a free tier. A free account can browse characters and send 5 free messages, a count that includes the character's greeting and replies: in our test on 26 September 2026 two of our messages got answers before the limit. DatingScout (September 2026) also mentions creating one character. Most features require a paid plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 a month billed yearly ($12.99 month to month).

How many free messages does DarLink AI give?

In our test on 26 Sep 2026, a new free account got 2 messages in all. 5 messages in total, her greeting and replies included. Only two of our messages got answers: the count includes her opening message and her replies.

Is DarLink AI filtered on the free plan?

In our test on 26 Sep 2026, on a free account: flirting: yes; undressing: not tested; explicit sex: not tested. Not testable: the free messages ran out after the flirt. The most popular characters are an intern called in after a mistake, a hospital patient scene, a neighbour's daughter and a step-sister; we used Sofia Marisol, a 25-year-old stranger who kisses you to dodge her ex.

How much does DarLink AI cost?

DarLink AI costs $12.99 month to month or $9.99 a month billed yearly ($119.88 a year). Prices checked 26 September 2026; confirm on the platform before paying.

Does DarLink AI allow NSFW chat?

Yes. DarLink AI allows explicit conversation between adults without a filter. In our free-account test on 26 Sep 2026, explicit chat was not reached.

Is DarLink AI safe to use?

DarLink AI is run by FameLink SA (Switzerland). Payment: credit/debit card, cryptocurrency (annual plans only). Privacy policy states personal data is not sold or rented. Chats may be analyzed, and anonymized conversation data may be used to train the AI. Data is encrypted in transit and accounts can be deleted in settings. The refund policy allows DarLink to share account records, including private messages, with payment processors during chargeback disputes. The Terms grant DarLink a perpetual license to user-submitted content. As with any AI companion, do not share details that identify you or other real people.

Does DarLink AI have voice, images or video?

Voice: yes. Image generation: yes. Video: yes. These features are often limited to paid plans.

Is there a DarLink AI app?

No native app; DarLink AI runs in the browser and can be added to your home screen.

Who runs DarLink AI?

DarLink AI is run by FameLink SA, based in Switzerland. It was founded in 2024.

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Sources (11)

Where the facts on this page come from. Prices checked 26 September 2026.

  1. darlink.ai
  2. darlink.ai/plan-selection
  3. darlink.ai/refund
  4. darlink.ai/terms-and-conditions
  5. darlink.ai/privacy-policy
  6. darlink.ai/create-ai-girlfriend
  7. moneyhouse.ch/en/company/famelink-sa-6860850721
  8. datingscout.com/darlink-ai/review
  9. virtualaipartner.com/darlink-ai
  10. aicompanionguides.com/blog/darlink-ai-review-2026
  11. tycoonstory.com/darlink-ai-review

What we could not verify

  • Whether real-time voice calls exist (only voice options are confirmed).
  • Group chat support.
  • Underlying language and image models.
  • Size of the character library.
  • Billing descriptor or discreet billing.
  • Exact quarterly plan prices.
  • Whether chat works without an account.
  • Mobile apps: none linked from darlink.ai and a July 2026 review says web-only; an Android listing seen in search returned 404 in September 2026.
  • Product launch date may predate the February 2024 company registration.

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