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HiWaifu
3.4
Daily free messages with a broad character library
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Our verdict. A fine free-tier stopgap; the paid tiers do not clearly beat the leaders. Best for: Free daily chatting with many characters.
At a glance
Compiled from public sources — pending verificationPrice
$9.99/mo
From about $9.99/mo. Free tier: a daily allowance of messages.
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Under $10/mo
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Not hand-checked yet — how we test
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- From about $9.99/mo. Free tier: a daily allowance of messages.
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- Voice notes / TTS
- Images & video
- Image generation
- Memory
- Session-only context
- Custom characters
- Yes
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- Optional mature mode — the product has an optional mature mode we do not cover on this site
- Visual style
- Mixed
- Platforms
- iOS · Android
- Traffic
- —
What it does well
- Generous daily free allowance
- Large character selection
- Includes image generation
Where it falls short
- Generic writing quality
- Aggressive upgrade prompts
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HiWaifu — common questions
Is HiWaifu free?
Yes — HiWaifu has a free tier you can use without paying. From about $9.99/mo. Free tier: a daily allowance of messages. This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.
How much does HiWaifu cost?
$9.99/mo (Under $10/mo). From about $9.99/mo. Free tier: a daily allowance of messages. Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.
Does HiWaifu remember previous conversations?
No — HiWaifu keeps context only within a session, so earlier conversations are not carried forward.
Does HiWaifu have voice?
Partly — HiWaifu offers voice notes or text-to-speech playback, but not live two-way voice calls.
Does HiWaifu have an adult mode?
HiWaifu has an optional mature mode that can be switched off. This directory covers the product itself and does not describe explicit content.
Which platforms does HiWaifu run on?
HiWaifu is available on ios, android.
Before you buy. We publish prices from public pricing pages and label anything we have not personally checked. Prices on companion sites change often and regional pricing varies, so confirm the final amount at checkout. Affiliate disclosure.