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Replika vs AI Companion Today
Replika is the better fit if you want live voice calls and video and custom characters; AI Companion Today has no clear edge there.
0| Replika | AI Companion Today | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.1 / 5 | — |
| Price | $5.83/mo | Free |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Pro $19.99/mo or $69.99/yr (~$5.83/mo); Ultra $29.99/mo; a higher tier exists at an unpublished price. Replika does not list prices on its website — they show only in-app and vary by region. | Free waitlist. 10 free messages a day at launch; paid pricing not published. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Adult-first |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | Yes | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Female companion, Male companion, Non-binary | Male companion |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Replika — our take
Still the strongest product for people who want one companion and a real feeling of continuity.
- Deepest emotional-continuity design
- Voice calls plus AR and avatar video
- Wellbeing features are genuinely useful
AI Companion Today — our take
AI Companion Today is an 18+ slow-burn romance chat built on two published novels. It is waitlist-only for now: free to join, 50 bonus messages at launch, then 10 free messages a day. Paid pricing is not published yet.
- Free to join; 10 free messages a day at launch
- Self-hosted in Europe, chats deleted after 30 days
- Consent-first, non-explicit scenarios
Replika vs AI Companion Today — common questions
Which is cheaper, Replika or AI Companion Today?
One or both do not publish a comparable monthly price, so we show what each states on its own pricing page: Replika $5.83/mo, AI Companion Today Free. Confirm at checkout, since regional pricing varies.
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?
Replika: No adult mode. AI Companion Today: Adult-first. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.