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Pi vs BSide: Olivia Lin
Pi edges BSide: Olivia Lin on our editorial score (4.0 vs 4.1), but Pi is the stronger pick if you want live voice calls, while BSide: Olivia Lin fits better if image sharing or video matter more.
0| Pi0 | BSide: Olivia Lin0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.0 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Price band | Free | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free, with no usage limit and no paid tier — no card required. | Free on Steam Early Access (2026-07 launch); requires a miHoYo account. "Very Positive" on Steam (~84% of 500+ reviews). |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | No | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Desktop |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Pi — our take
Completely free, genuinely warm, and no upsell wall. Not a roleplay product, but an excellent listener.
- Entirely free with unlimited voice
- Consistently rated the most empathetic free model
- No ads
BSide: Olivia Lin — our take
A free, polished ambient companion from the Genshin studio: piano performances, MIDI-to-music-video generation and pen-pal letters.
- Free from a major studio
- MIDI upload turns songs into music videos
- Letter-based slow companionship
Pi vs BSide: Olivia Lin — common questions
Which is cheaper, Pi or BSide: Olivia Lin?
They cost the same on our recorded numbers (Free).
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?
Pi: No adult mode. BSide: Olivia Lin: 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.