Best AI girlfriend apps in 2026: prices, free tiers and limits compared
Candy AI, Nomi, Kindroid, SpicyChat, CrushOn and Unrestricted AI compared on price, free tier and what you actually get. Sourced and dated. 18+.
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Short answer
If you want a companion app with a face, voice and selfies, Nomi and Kindroid are built for that, and Candy AI adds pictures and video ($13.99/mo, or $3.99/mo on 12 months). If you want uncensored role-play with any character you write, a choice of models and no subscription to start, use Unrestricted AI: 50 free messages a day, Starter $19/mo (checked 9 Nov 2026).
AI girlfriend apps compared (checked 9 Nov 2026)
| App | Price | Free tier | Voice / pictures | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted AI (us) | Starter $19/mo incl. $19 usage | 50 messages/day | Adult text-to-image; no spoken voice replies | Uncensored role-play with any character, model choice, API |
| Candy AI | $13.99/mo; $3.99/mo on 12 months; 100 tokens/mo | Free sign-up | Pictures, voice, video | A ready-made companion with media |
| Nomi | Shown after sign-up | Free to start, no card | Voice calls, selfies | Long-term memory and one deep relationship |
| Kindroid | Shown after sign-in | Sign-up required | A face and a voice per Kindroid | Companion with memory and group chats |
| SpicyChat | $5.95 / $19.95 / $29.95 per month | Yes, with ads | Images on $19.95+; voice on $29.95 | A huge library of public bots |
| CrushOn AI | From $4.90/mo billed annually | 100 message credits/month | Voice replies | Many NSFW characters, credit-based |
What to check before you pay
- Memory: how many messages the AI remembers. SpicyChat ranges from 4K to 32K context by tier; CrushOn from 8K to 24K.
- Hidden meters: tokens or message credits on top of the subscription (Candy AI, CrushOn).
- Commitment: the lowest monthly price often needs a 12-month plan.
- Privacy: whether your chats are stored on the server, and whether you can delete them.
FAQ
What is the best free AI girlfriend app?
Nomi is free to start with no card. Unrestricted AI gives 50 free messages a day on a verified account. SpicyChat has a free tier with ads.
Is an AI girlfriend private?
It depends on the app. Ours can keep chats in your browser only; check each app’s privacy page before sharing anything personal.
Do I need to be 18?
Yes. Our terms require users to be at least 18.
Can I use my own characters?
Yes. Paste a character description into the chat, or use our API as the backend for SillyTavern or JanitorAI and keep your existing character cards. See SillyTavern setup and JanitorAI proxy setup.