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4.4Millions of community characters with unlimited free text chat
The default starting point: unmatched variety and the most generous free tier in the category.
Nomi AI
Memory that survives months, across up to ten companions
Our verdict. The memory benchmark. If continuity is your main requirement, this is the one to beat. Best for: Users who want a companion that remembers and evolves.
At a glance
Compiled from public sources — pending verification- Price
- $15.99/mo, $39.99/3mo, or $99.99/yr (~$8.33/mo). Flat pricing, no coins on top.
- Free tier
- Yes — usable without paying
- Price band
- Under $10/mo
- Adult content
- Optional mature mode — the product has an optional mature mode we do not cover on this site
- Voice
- Live voice calls
- Images & video
- Image generation
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- Yes · group chats supported
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Companion types
- Female companion · Male companion · Non-binary
- Visual style
- Realistic
- Platforms
- Web · iOS · Android
- Traffic
- —
- Privacy & safety notes
- Minimal filtering with a soft ceiling; optional mature mode. No token system.
What it does well
- Best long-term memory in the category
- One subscription covers up to 10 companions
- Flat price with no coin top-ups
Where it falls short
- Free tier is a demo: one companion, no voice
- No community character library
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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.