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Nomi AI vs Shapes
Nomi AI edges Shapes on our editorial score (4.2 vs 4.0), but Nomi AI is the better fit if you want live voice calls and image sharing; Shapes has no clear edge there.
0| Nomi AI0 | Shapes0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.2 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | $8.33/mo | Free |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Free |
| 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. | Core experience free per shapes.inc (2026-09), including model choice and persistent memory; premium models may exist but are not published. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Female companion, Male companion, Non-binary | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Discord, Telegram |
| 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
Shapes — our take
A multiplayer twist: add customizable AI characters to Discord, Telegram or the web with persistent memory, free.
- Lives inside Discord/Telegram
- 300+ model choice on the free tier
- Persistent memory
Nomi AI vs Shapes — common questions
Which is cheaper, Nomi AI or Shapes?
Shapes is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $8.33/mo for Nomi AI.
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. Shapes: 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.