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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
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MyShell AI
4.0
Build, share and own AI companions on an open creator platform
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Our verdict. A creator economy for companions: voice-driven agents, community trading and on-chain ownership. Best for: Creators who want to build and monetize AI companions.
Capability profile
What it actually shipsA quick read of the features this product ships today, scored from real catalogue fields — not an opinion. Voice is three tiers (live calls, voice notes, or none); everything else is shipped or not. The full breakdown is in the table below and on the comparison pages.
Editor score: 4.0 / 5. Best for Creators who want to build and monetize AI companions.
At a glance
Compiled from public sources — pending verificationPrice
Free
Free to use and create; premium agent features and credits exist in-app with no public price list (2026-09-30).
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Free
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Not hand-checked yet — how we test
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- Free to use and create; premium agent features and credits exist in-app with no public price list (2026-09-30).
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- Live voice calls
- Images & video
- Image generation
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- Yes
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- Optional mature mode — the product has an optional mature mode we do not cover on this site
- Visual style
- Anime
- Platforms
- Web · iOS · Android
Price history
Our own price-tracking dataset — updated every time we re-check the catalogueTracking since 30 Sept. As we collect more snapshots, the trend line fills in here. See the full price-tracking dataset →
What it does well
- Strong voice and speech stack
- Large creator community
- Companions across many modalities
Where it falls short
- Platform pivots fast
- Creator-facing more than companion-first
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MyShell AI — common questions
Is MyShell AI free?
Yes — MyShell AI has a free tier you can use without paying. Free to use and create; premium agent features and credits exist in-app with no public price list (2026-09-30). This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.
How much does MyShell AI cost?
Free (Free). Free to use and create; premium agent features and credits exist in-app with no public price list (2026-09-30). Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.
Does MyShell AI remember previous conversations?
Yes — MyShell AI keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does MyShell AI have voice?
Yes — MyShell AI supports live voice calls, so you can hold a spoken conversation rather than only reading replies.
Does MyShell AI have an adult mode?
MyShell AI has an optional mature mode that can be switched off. This directory covers the product itself and does not describe explicit content.
Which platforms does MyShell AI run on?
MyShell AI is available on web, ios, android.
Reader reviews
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