SillyTavern
4.3
The self-hosted frontend the power users all run
If you want total control and zero subscription, this is where the advanced users live.
FreeMatureVoice calls+5
Alternatives to Gemini
8 sites worth considering instead of Gemini, pulled from the categories it appears in and ordered by our editorial score. For reference, Gemini costs $4.99/mo.
| Site | Price | Free tier | Voice | Memory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SillyTavern The self-hosted frontend the power users all run | Free | Yes | Voice calls | Yes | |
| Nomi AI Memory that survives months, across up to ten companions | $8.33/mo | Yes | Voice calls | Yes | |
| Replika The original AI friend, built around emotional connection | $5.83/mo | Yes | Voice calls | Yes | |
| Wysa A clinically grounded wellbeing companion | $8.33/mo billed yearly | Yes | No | Yes | |
| SoulChat Six hand-written companions with long-term memory, free to try without an account | $9.99/mo | Yes | Voice notes | Yes | |
| Rosebud AI journal that reflects back with personalized prompts and insights | $8.99/mo | Yes | Voice notes | Yes | |
| DeepSeek An open-weight model with a surprisingly strong free chat | Free | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Le Chat A fast, private European AI assistant | $14.99/mo | Yes | No | Yes |
Side by side
All 154 alternatives pagesNomi AI
4.2
Memory that survives months, across up to ten companions
The memory benchmark. If continuity is your main requirement, this is the one to beat.
$8.33/moMatureVoice calls+4
Replika
4.1
The original AI friend, built around emotional connection
Still the strongest product for people who want one companion and a real feeling of continuity.
$5.83/moVoice callsMemory+2
Wysa
3.9
A clinically grounded wellbeing companion
A companion that is honest about being a tool rather than a relationship.
$8.33/mo billed yearlyMemory
SoulChat
3.8
Six hand-written companions with long-term memory, free to try without an account
A deliberately hand-authored cast of six rather than a community character library — you trade variety for characters that keep one consistent voice.
$9.99/moMatureVoice notes+4
Rosebud
4.5
AI journal that reflects back with personalized prompts and insights
The strongest AI journal in the directory: 4.7★ from 5,000+ users, emotional pattern analysis, speak-or-type entries.
$8.99/moVoice notesMemory
Switching from Gemini — common questions
What are the best alternatives to Gemini?
8 sites from the same categories are listed above, ordered by our editorial score. We match on category rather than on marketing claims, so what you see is what competes with Gemini for the same use case.
Is there a free alternative to Gemini?
Yes — SillyTavern, Nomi AI, Replika, Wysa, SoulChat, Rosebud, DeepSeek, Le Chat have a free tier you can use before paying anything.
How much does Gemini cost compared with the alternatives?
Gemini is $4.99/mo. The alternatives above range from $0 to $14.99 a month.