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Nomi AI vs Ash
Nomi AI edges Ash on our editorial score (4.2 vs 4.1), but Nomi AI is the better fit if you want image sharing and custom characters; Ash has no clear edge there.
0| Nomi AI0 | Ash0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Price | $8.33/mo | $14.16/mo |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | $15.99/mo, $39.99/3mo, or $99.99/yr (~$8.33/mo). Flat, no coins on top. Nomi does not show this on its website — plans appear only inside an account. | Free tier; Premium launched Sept 2026 per App Store data: $9.99-$39.99/mo or $169.99/yr (~$14.16/mo) with a 7-day trial. Explicitly not for crisis use. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Live calls |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Female companion, Male companion, Non-binary | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Nomi AI — our take
The memory benchmark. If continuity is your main requirement, this is the one to beat.
- Best long-term memory in the category
- One subscription covers up to 10 companions
- Flat price with no coin top-ups
Ash — our take
The best-funded wellbeing companion ($93M raised): therapeutic memory, weekly insights and a purpose-built psychology model.
- Purpose-built psychology model
- Therapeutic memory across months
- Weekly insights on patterns
Nomi AI vs Ash — common questions
Which is cheaper, Nomi AI or Ash?
Nomi AI is the cheaper of the two at $8.33/mo, against $14.16/mo for Ash.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: voice support differs between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
Nomi AI: Optional mature mode. Ash: No adult mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.