Character.AI
4.4
Millions of community characters with unlimited free text chat
The default starting point: unmatched variety and the most generous free tier in the category.
$7.92/moVoice callsMemory+3
Alternatives to Digi
8 sites worth considering instead of Digi, pulled from the categories it appears in and ordered by our editorial score. For reference, Digi costs $12/mo.
| Site | Price | Free tier | Voice | Memory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Character.AI Millions of community characters with unlimited free text chat | $7.92/mo | Yes | Voice calls | Yes | vs |
| Replika The original AI friend, built around emotional connection | $5.83/mo | Yes | Voice calls | Yes | vs |
| Pi The most empathetic free AI, with unlimited voice | Free | Yes | Voice calls | Yes | vs |
| SoulChat Six hand-written companions with long-term memory, free to try without an account | $9.99/mo | Yes | Voice notes | Yes | vs |
| ChatGPT Memory, voice mode and the strongest general model | $20/mo | Yes | Voice calls | Yes | vs |
| HammerAI Free character chat that runs locally or in the cloud | $9/mo | Yes | Voice notes | Yes | |
| Inworld A character engine for intelligent NPCs | Free | Yes | Voice notes | Yes | |
| Kindroid Deep character builders with phone-grade voice calls | $11.67/mo | Yes | Voice calls | Yes |
Side by side
All 93 alternatives pagesReplika
4.1
The original AI friend, built around emotional connection
Still the strongest product for people who want one companion and a real feeling of continuity.
$5.83/moVoice callsMemory+2
Pi
4.0
The most empathetic free AI, with unlimited voice
Completely free, genuinely warm, and no upsell wall. Not a roleplay product, but an excellent listener.
FreeVoice callsMemory
SoulChat
Not rated yet
Six hand-written companions with long-term memory, free to try without an account
A deliberately hand-authored cast of six rather than a community character library — you trade variety for characters that keep one consistent voice.
$9.99/moMatureVoice notes+4
ChatGPT
4.2
Memory, voice mode and the strongest general model
Not built as a companion, but its memory and voice mode make it a legitimate daily chat partner.
$20/moVoice callsMemory+4
HammerAI
4.2
Free character chat that runs locally or in the cloud
The most generous free tier in the category: unlimited chat on locally run models, 600 cloud messages a day, no card required.
$9/moVoice notesMemory+4
Switching from Digi — common questions
What are the best alternatives to Digi?
8 sites from the same categories are listed above, ordered by our editorial score. We match on category rather than on marketing claims, so what you see is what competes with Digi for the same use case.
Is there a free alternative to Digi?
Yes — Character.AI, Replika, Pi, SoulChat, ChatGPT, HammerAI, Inworld, Kindroid have a free tier you can use before paying anything.
How much does Digi cost compared with the alternatives?
Digi is $12/mo. The alternatives above range from $0 to $20 a month.