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SoulChat vs Ello
Ello scores higher in our catalogue (4.0 vs ), but the right pick depends on what you need: SoulChat may suit you better on budget.
SoulChat — our own app. Free to try, no account needed for your first messages.
| SoulChatSponsored · Partner | Ello0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | — | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | $9.99/mo | $11.58/mo |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Price detail | VIP $9.99/mo, $29.99/quarterly, $119.99/yr — flat, no coins. Free tier: 5 messages before you register, then 25/day. | Free 14-day trial, then $14.99/mo or $139/yr (~$11.58/mo). A means-tested low-income rate drops the monthly price to $0.99. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Voice notes | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Female companion, Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS |
| Runs locally | No | No |
SoulChat — our take
A deliberately hand-authored cast of six rather than a community character library — you trade variety for characters that keep one consistent voice.
- Free tier needs no account at all — 5 messages before you sign up
- Six companions with one fixed voice each, plus your own custom characters
- In-chat selfie generation with a free daily quota, plus group chat with spatial audio
Ello — our take
A well-executed, unambiguously safe AI companion for children.
- Purpose-built for children
- Strong privacy posture
- Backed by reading research
SoulChat vs Ello — common questions
Which is cheaper, SoulChat or Ello?
SoulChat is the cheaper of the two at $9.99/mo, against $11.58/mo for Ello.
Which one has a free tier?
Only SoulChat has a free tier; Ello is paid-only.
Which remembers conversations better?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: price and platform coverage differ between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
SoulChat: Optional mature mode. Ello: 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.