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Pi vs Shapes
Pi edges Shapes on our editorial score (4.0 vs 4.0), but Pi is the stronger pick if you want live voice calls, while Shapes fits better if custom characters matter more.
0| Pi0 | Shapes0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 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. | Core experience free per shapes.inc (2026-09), including model choice and persistent memory; premium models may exist but are not published. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Discord, Telegram |
| 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
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
Pi vs Shapes — common questions
Which is cheaper, Pi or Shapes?
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. 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.