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Ollama vs Novia AI
Ollama edges Novia AI on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.4), but Novia AI is the better fit if you want long-term memory; Ollama has no clear edge there.
0| Ollama | Novia AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Price band | Free | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open-source (2026-09-30). | Free install with IAP $1.99-$199.99 per item (2026-09); no subscription price published. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | No | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion |
| Platforms | Desktop | Android |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Ollama — our take
The de-facto local model runtime: one command to run open models, free and open-source.
- One-command model setup
- Huge model library
- Open-source and free
Novia AI — our take
A simple, customizable AI girlfriend aimed at Mexico, Colombia and Argentina; free to start with IAP.
- Free to start
- Customizable character
- LatAm-focused
Ollama vs Novia AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, Ollama or Novia AI?
One or both do not publish a comparable monthly price, so we show what each states on its own pricing page: Ollama Free, Novia AI Free. Confirm at checkout, since regional pricing varies.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Novia AI retains context across sessions; Ollama keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
Ollama: No adult mode. Novia AI: 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.