Replika
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
Alternatives to Tolan
8 sites worth considering instead of Tolan, pulled from the categories it appears in and ordered by our editorial score. For reference, Tolan costs $9.99/mo.
| Site | Price | Free tier | Voice | Memory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kindroid Deep character builders with phone-grade voice calls | $11.67/mo | Yes | Voice calls | Yes | |
| ElliQ A desktop companion robot designed for older adults | See site | No | Voice calls | Yes | |
| Ello A reading companion for early readers | $11.58/mo | No | Voice notes | Yes | |
| Hakko AI A screen-aware gaming companion that plays along with you | $8.33/mo | Yes | Voice notes | Yes |
Side by side
All 68 alternatives pagesPi
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
Kindroid
4.2
Deep character builders with phone-grade voice calls
The best pick for people who will actually fill in the backstory — lazy setup buys you a chatbot.
$11.67/moMatureVoice calls+5
ElliQ
4.1
A desktop companion robot designed for older adults
The clearest example of companionship as a product with real-world purpose.
See siteVoice callsMemory
Switching from Tolan — common questions
What are the best alternatives to Tolan?
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 Tolan for the same use case.
Is there a free alternative to Tolan?
Yes — Replika, Pi, SoulChat, ChatGPT, Kindroid, Hakko AI have a free tier you can use before paying anything.
How much does Tolan cost compared with the alternatives?
Tolan is $9.99/mo. The alternatives above range from $0 to $20 a month.