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Pi vs Wysa
Pi edges Wysa on our editorial score (4.0 vs 3.9), but Pi is the better fit if you want live voice calls; Wysa has no clear edge there.
0| Pi0 | Wysa0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.0 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $8.33/mo billed yearly |
| Price band | Free | Under $10/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free, with no usage limit and no paid tier — no card required. | Free AI chat and self-help tools. Premium is $99.99/yr for the full toolkit; Premium Plus with a human coach is $99.99/mo (US App Store rates). |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | 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
Wysa — our take
A companion that is honest about being a tool rather than a relationship.
- Evidence-based techniques
- Clear safety escalation
- Free tier is functional
Pi vs Wysa — common questions
Which is cheaper, Pi or Wysa?
Pi is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $8.33/mo billed yearly for Wysa.
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. Wysa: 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.
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