The Character Hosting service offers many of the features of the Character Builder and Character Server products, but is conveniently packaged as a web-based service. The resulting Flash files are hosted on our servers, and you pay based on the number of "views" your content gets.

Our growing list of application templates lets you quicky create characters that greet users, answer FAQs, present slides, and chat with users.

If you are handy with JavaScript, then you can also use an API to play "dynamic messages" using text that is not be known in advance, such as a stock quote or a user's name.

Our straightforward pricing is based only on usage and represents one of the best values in the industry. There is even a free level for trial or hobbyist use. Use the free level for as long as you like, or upgrade to a subscription plan for as little as $9.95 per month.

If you grow beyond the capabilities of the templates, or if you need actual Flash or video files for use in your own environment, then you can easily export your Character Hosting project for use with the full suite of Media Semantics products, including the Character Builder, Character Server, Character Packs, and Speech Packs.

We believe you'll find Character Hosting to be easy-to-use and refreshingly free of limitations. Why not give us a try!

How does it work?

Log in to your console and create a new "scene". Choose from dozens of characters, many of them customizable.

Upload your own background images or Powerpoint slides.

Create messages using your own voice or Text-to-Speech.

For scenes employing chat, create response rules and provide background information.

Preview your scene. When you are ready, get an HTML tag to insert into your web page.

Log in whenever you like to change your scene. Since your scene is linked to your site, your visitors will see your changes as soon as you publish them.

The free level runs using underutilized resources on our servers. A "powered by" logo is displayed when our servers are busy serving paid traffic and are unable to show your scene. If you see this logo, then refreshing your page may be enough to make your scene reappear. The free level also limits the number of characters and Text-to-Speech voices available. Some resource-intensive features, such as Powerpoint import, will also be unavailable.

While the free level may be suitable for a personal blog site, you will need one of our subscription plans to unlock the full set of characters, voices, and features, and to ensure a consistent, logo-free experience for all of your viewers:

	All characters, voices, and features 1,500 monthly audio stream guarantee
	All characters, voices, and features 4,000 monthly audio stream guarantee
	All characters, voices, and features 15,000 monthly audio stream guarantee

Additional streams are available for $28 per 10K or $220 per 100K.

How do I get started?

Click Sign up for a free account in the panel above. It takes just a minute to sign up, and we won't ask you for a credit card.