Best AI Companion Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Ensoul is ranked #1 of 35 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Kissable and Nomi AI. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Kissable. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Candy AI at $0.33/mo.
AI companion apps vary in how they sustain conversations and let people interact. Compare conversation limits, customization level, and persistent memory, as well as proactive messages, voice conversations, and image or video chat. Mobile access, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing help clarify how each app can be used and what access costs. The ranking begins with Nomi AI, Kindroid, and Replika, followed by Ensoul and Paradot AI. Consider which interaction options matter to you and how much continuity or control you want from an app, using the listed features to compare the entries.
35 AI companion apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
8 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EnsoulWeb · Windows · Mac · Android | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 2 | KissableWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $12.50/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | Nomi AIWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $5/mo | 6.6 | |
| 4 | Paradot AIWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $9/mo | 6.6 | |
| 5 | AnimaWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | DreamGF AIWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | KindroidWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $11.67/mo | 6.5 | |
| 8 | ReplikaWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 9 | Bestie AIAndroid · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $5/mo | 5.5 |
| 10 | Candy AIWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $0.33/mo | 5.5 |
| 11 | UtsuwaWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 12 | ChitinMac · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 13 | EVA AIWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 14 | Muah.AIWeb · Android | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 15 | NeoWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | BeMyBuddiWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | friendiPhone | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 18 | FriendsAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | GoVokoAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | JoiiiPhone | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | MyBestieiPhone | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 22 | NoriiPhone | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 23 | SelfieWeb · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 24 | EvermiiWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 25 | HinaWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which AI companion app is ranked first on Freedom251?
Ensoul is ranked #1 of 35 with a score of 6.6. Kissable is second and Nomi AI third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Candy AI has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.