Psychia

Overview

Psychia’s assistant is informed by psychologists’ and psychotherapists’ knowledge and applies Solution-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches. It runs 24/7 without appointments, so it is practical for brief reflection whenever a concern arises. Psychia explicitly says it does not replace psychotherapy or psychiatric help; anyone seeking diagnosis or treatment should use qualified professional care instead.

Visitors can begin a guest conversation with a limited number of messages, while a free account includes a three-day trial. Human escalation and crisis resources are available, giving users routes beyond an automated exchange. The service supports Polish, English, and Ukrainian.

Psychia says conversations are private and accessible only to the user, and that the system cannot share their content or contact anyone. It stores information in an AWS database with AES-256 encryption and says its application meets OWASP requirements, including defenses against SQL injection, CSRF, and clickjacking. Those safeguards address important privacy and security concerns, although the app remains an AI support tool rather than a clinical service.

Key features

Text, voice and memory

Text conversations are included on every plan. Lite and Go use the Instant model; Plus and Max use the Thinking model. Plus and Max also remember information across conversations and keep unlimited history, which is more suitable for users who want an ongoing thread rather than isolated check-ins. Voice conversations are exclusive to Max, making that tier the clear choice for people who prefer speaking to typing.

Availability and safeguards

Always-on access removes scheduling friction, and crisis resources plus human escalation provide additional support paths. These features are useful when an AI conversation is not enough, but they do not turn Psychia into therapy or psychiatric care.

Pricing

Plan	Price	What you get
Lite	Free	Unlimited text, Instant model, up to five conversations in history; subject to queue
Go	Custom pricing	Unlimited text, Instant model, no queue, up to 25 conversations in history
Plus	Custom pricing	Unlimited text, Thinking model, memory across conversations, unlimited history
Max	Custom pricing	Text and voice, Thinking model, memory across conversations, unlimited history

Lite is the sensible starting point for frequent texters who can tolerate busy-hour queues and a five-conversation history cap. Go removes the queue and expands history to 25 conversations, but still lacks the Thinking model and cross-conversation memory. Plus adds those continuity benefits for text users. Max is the only plan with voice, so it fits users who want spoken conversations as well as the strongest model and full history. Paid plans can be canceled at any time; access continues through the billing period, then the account returns to Lite. The three-day trial on a free account offers a short way to evaluate the service before committing.

Platforms

Psychia is available on Android and iOS. The maker is closing the browser version and directing users to the App Store or Google Play, and browser subscriptions cannot be transferred. Anyone relying on web access should therefore move to a mobile app before choosing a paid plan.

Who it's for

Psychia is a good fit for adults who want private-feeling, on-demand text support for everyday worries, and for multilingual users in Polish, English, or Ukrainian. Lite works well for casual or budget-conscious use. Choose Go for uninterrupted access, Plus for text-based continuity, and Max when voice is essential. It is not the right choice for diagnosis, psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment, or anyone who needs a browser service.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Unlimited Lite texting makes regular check-ins possible without a message quota.
• 24/7, appointment-free access suits support outside normal schedules.
• Plus and Max provide memory and unlimited history for longer-running conversations.
• Max adds voice, while human escalation and crisis resources offer routes beyond AI.
• Polish, English, and Ukrainian support broadens usefulness for multilingual users.
• Stated AES-256 encryption, AWS storage, OWASP protections, and private conversations address core security concerns.

Cons

• Lite can queue during busy periods and stores only five conversations.
• Go still uses the Instant model and has a 25-conversation history limit.
• Voice is restricted to Max, and paid prices are custom rather than published.
• The browser version is closing, and existing browser subscriptions cannot be transferred.
• Psychia cannot replace professional mental-health care.

Alternatives

AI Mental Health Chatbots is the broader directory to consult when you want to compare this category. Choose Mithra by MannSetu instead if you need desktop and web access alongside Android and iOS. Clare suits users who prefer scheduled calls and messages available from 9 am to 5 pm locally, with a $4.99 monthly plan and seven-day trial. Pick CBT without a Therapist: Helpy for a thought journal, exercises, courses, and limited AI replies rather than unlimited conversation. Dr. Riya by Mindtalk is a free option on iOS, Android, and web that does not provide diagnosis, prescribing, or therapy. Noa by Anshap is worth considering when you want all core features without paywalls or hidden fees. Thrive AI offers a free chatbot and self-assessments, with guided exercises reserved for paid tiers. Blue Fever is a free iOS and macOS alternative. GiGi is a web-only freemium option.

Verdict

Choose Psychia if you want round-the-clock AI text support, generous free messaging, and optional memory or voice on mobile. Its main advantages are accessibility, language coverage, and clear security claims. Look elsewhere if you require published paid pricing, a browser experience, or professional clinical treatment.