We sign up for every AI girlfriend and companion app, test the free and paid tiers, and read the privacy policies, so you know the real costs before you get attached.
By Alex Mercer · privacy checked · for adults only| App | Best for | Free tier | Price | Rating | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy AITop pick | Best overall | Limited free | ~$13/mo + tokens | 4.4/5 | Read → |
| Nomi AI | Best memory & depth | Generous free | ~$16/mo | 4.3/5 | Read → |
| Character AI | Best free roleplay | Free | $10/mo c.ai+ | 4.1/5 | Read → |
| Muah AI | Most customizable | Free credits | Credit-based | 4.0/5 | Read → |
| DreamGF | Best for images | Free tier | Credit-based | 4.0/5 | Read → |
| Replika | Best for friendship | Free tier | ~$20/mo Pro | 4.0/5 | Read → |
| Soulgen | Best for AI art | Free credits | Credit-based | 3.9/5 | Read → |
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