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Pi vs EDNA
Pi edges EDNA on our editorial score (4.0 vs 4.0), but the two are close on features — Pi is cheaper at Free (~$15/mo less), so default to it unless you prefer EDNA's branding.
0| Pi0 | EDNA0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $15/mo |
| Price band | Free | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free, with no usage limit and no paid tier — no card required. | Directory quoting edna.care (2026-09): free core tier (daily activities, 3 scam checks/day); Premium $19.99/mo or $179.99/yr (~$15/mo) with all 9 companions and family features. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Live calls |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS |
| 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
EDNA — our take
Voice-driven companionship with scam detection and family alerts — the standout eldercare option in the category.
- Voice input, no typing needed
- Real-time scam detection and family alerts
- Nine companion personalities
Pi vs EDNA — common questions
Which is cheaper, Pi or EDNA?
Pi is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $15/mo for EDNA.
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. EDNA: 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.