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Wysa vs Backyard AI
Wysa edges Backyard AI on our editorial score (3.9 vs 3.7), but Backyard AI is the better fit if you want custom characters; Wysa has no clear edge there.
0| Wysa0 | Backyard AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 3.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Price | $8.33/mo billed yearly | Free |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | 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). | Free; runs models locally. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Desktop, Web |
| Runs locally | No | Yes |
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
Backyard AI — our take
Free, offline and surprisingly good at persona consistency for a local app.
- Completely free
- Works offline
- Character creator is well made
Wysa vs Backyard AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, Wysa or Backyard AI?
Backyard AI 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: price and platform coverage differ between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
Wysa: No adult mode. Backyard AI: Optional mature mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.