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Sesame
3.6
Voice-first personal agents built to sound present, not just correct
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Our verdict. Started as a voice demo; now a mobile preview of four named agents that still lead the field on presence. Best for: Experiencing the state of the art in synthetic voice.
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: 3.6 / 5. Best for Experiencing the state of the art in synthetic voice.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
Free
Free during the research preview, on web and in the mobile app.
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Free
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Checked by hand on 14 Sept 2026
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- Free during the research preview, on web and in the mobile app.
- Companion types
- Female companion · Male companion · Non-binary
- Voice
- Live voice calls
- Images & video
- None
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- No
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Visual style
- Realistic
- Platforms
- Web · iOS · Android
- Privacy & safety notes
- Research preview; product roadmap and data policy still evolving.
Price history
Our own price-tracking dataset — updated every time we re-check the catalogueTracking since 27 Sept. As we collect more snapshots, the trend line fills in here. See the full price-tracking dataset →
What it does well
- Best voice presence we have heard
- Free during preview
- Conversational timing is excellent
Where it falls short
- Still a preview, with a waitlist at peak
- No images or avatars
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Sesame — common questions
Is Sesame free?
Yes — Sesame has a free tier you can use without paying. Free during the research preview, on web and in the mobile app. We last checked it by hand on 14 Sept 2026.
How much does Sesame cost?
Free (Free). Free during the research preview, on web and in the mobile app. Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 14 Sept 2026.
Does Sesame remember previous conversations?
Yes — Sesame keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does Sesame have voice?
Yes — Sesame supports live voice calls, so you can hold a spoken conversation rather than only reading replies.
Does Sesame have an adult mode?
Sesame is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
Which platforms does Sesame run on?
Sesame is available on web, ios, android.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for Sesame were last checked by hand on 14 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
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