Home / Compare
Pi vs Sesame
Pi edges Sesame on our editorial score (4.0 vs 3.6), but the two are close on features — Pi is cheaper at Free, so default to it unless you prefer Sesame's branding.
0| Pi0 | Sesame0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.0 / 5 | 3.6 / 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 during the research preview, on web and in the mobile app. |
| 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 | Female companion, Male companion, Non-binary |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| 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
Sesame — our take
Started as a voice demo; now a mobile preview of four named agents that still lead the field on presence.
- Best voice presence we have heard
- Free during preview
- Conversational timing is excellent
Pi vs Sesame — common questions
Which is cheaper, Pi or Sesame?
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. Sesame: 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.