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Wysa vs TextGen
TextGen scores higher in our catalogue (4.0 vs 3.9), but the right pick depends on what you need: Wysa may suit you better on price and features.
| Wysa0 | TextGen0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 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 and open source. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | No | Voice notes |
| Images | No | Yes |
| 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
TextGen — our take
Formerly text-generation-webui: not a companion app, but the plumbing most local companion setups are built on.
- Supports nearly every local model
- Active extension ecosystem
- Free and open source
Wysa vs TextGen — common questions
Which is cheaper, Wysa or TextGen?
TextGen 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. TextGen: 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.