Roleplex
65AI roleplay app for chatting with game characters or custom companions by text and voice.
Best for: Fans of specific game characters wanting to roleplay with them
ai-for / ai-companion
As of , EffectHub tracks 10 tools for AI companion; 8 of the 10 have a free tier, and paid plans run from $15 to $19.99 a month.
Roleplex, LearChat and Replika lead the list on click-through. 1 of the 10 ships a public API.
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AI roleplay app for chatting with game characters or custom companions by text and voice.
Best for: Fans of specific game characters wanting to roleplay with them
Early-alpha chat app with five fixed AI personas: a coach, a wizard, a valley girl and more.
Best for: People curious about a lightweight, no-signup-friction character chat
AI companion app with a customizable avatar that remembers you across chat, voice calls and AR
Best for: People who want a persistent, personalized companion rather than a task assistant
AI companion for everyday emotional support, explicitly not a licensed therapist or crisis service.
Best for: People wanting a low-friction space to talk through everyday stress between therapy sessions or instead of none at all
AI dating coach that helps with replies, mixed signals, profiles and first dates by text or voice.
Best for: People wanting coaching across a whole dating interaction, not just opening messages
Five themed AI advisors (work, relationships, values, wellness, confidence) with memory across chats and journaling.
Best for: People wanting an ongoing AI companion that remembers past conversations across different life areas
Anime-style 3D AI companion with voice replies, free to use with a paid tier for deeper customization.
Best for: Anime fans who want a voiced, animated AI character
Live AI gaming companion that watches your screen and talks with you while you play.
Best for: Solo players who want live commentary and reactions during a session
AI companion app with layered memory, generated selfies, custom voices and video calls, on phone and web.
Best for: people who want a character that remembers across months, not sessions
Mobile AI companion app where characters keep a memory of you, post to their own social feed, and message you first.
Best for: Users wanting an AI companion that initiates contact rather than waiting to be messaged
| Tool | Price | Free plan | API | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roleplex | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| LearChat | Free | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Replika | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Abby | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Biosai | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Kin AI | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Otherhalf | from $15/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Questie AI | from $19.99/mo | No | Not confirmed | Active |
| Kindroid | Not confirmed | No | Yes | Active |
| We and AI | from $19.99/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
Yes. 1 of the 10 tools for AI companion on EffectHub's list is free to use — LearChat; 7 more have a free tier with paid upgrades.
As of October 28, 2026, paid plans for the 10 tools for AI companion on EffectHub's list run from $15 to $19.99 a month. Each card shows the pricing model and the cheapest paid plan as EffectHub last verified it; 8 of the 10 can be started for free.
1 of the 10 tools for AI companion on EffectHub's list ships a public API, including Kindroid. The API badge on each card is re-checked against the vendor's documentation.
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As of October 28, 2026, EffectHub tracks 10 tools for AI companion; 8 of the 10 have a free tier, and paid plans run from $15 to $19.99 a month. (EffectHub, “AI Companion Apps”, Oct 2026, https://effecthub.net/ai-for/ai-companion)
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