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CGeneral-purpose AI chat assistant for writing, research, coding and everyday tasks
Free, from $8/mo
Claude vs Replika
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Claude if…
- you need an API to build on
- you work on macOS, Windows, Chrome
- you're in its core audience: knowledge workers, software developers
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Choose Replika if…
- you're in its core audience: people looking for an ai companion, users wanting a conversational outlet
Side by side
Feature Claude Replika
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price$17/mo—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your content—Yes
Data retention—Messages and content kept up to 60 days after contract termination
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Chrome, APIiOS, Android, Web
CategoryAI ChatbotsCharacters & Companions
CompanyAnthropic PBCLuka, Inc.
Based inUnited StatesUnited States
Founded——
Part of——
Key features
C Claude
- Chat with web search and memory
- File creation and code execution
- Artifacts, Slides, Docs and Design tools
- Claude Code for software development
- Projects for organizing work
- Scheduled and handed-off tasks
- Chrome, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace integrations
- Per-token API with batch discount
R Replika
- Text chat with a personal AI companion
- Memory of people, routines, plans and goals
- Voice calls with your companion
- Customizable companion appearance and details
- Companion sends selfies
- Doodles drawn on your photos
- Premium voices and image generation with Pro
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Claude
Free$0
Pro$20/mo or $17/mo billed yearly ($200)
MaxFrom $100/mo
Team Standard$25/seat/mo or $20/seat billed yearly
Team Premium$125/seat/mo or $100/seat billed yearly
Enterprise$20/seat billed yearly + usage at API rates
Replika
FreeFree
ProNot published
Strengths and limitations
Claude
- Free plan includes web search, code execution and memory
- Apps for web, desktop, iOS and Android
- Max plans include $100-$200/month in API credits
- Enterprise plan offers a HIPAA-ready option and a Compliance API
- Claude Code is not included in the free plan
- Max plans are billed monthly only
- Enterprise requires a 20-seat minimum
- API is billed separately from chat plans
Replika
- Remembers relationships, interests and goals across conversations
- Supports voice calls as well as text chat
- Available on iOS and Android, with a legacy web app
- Companion appearance and details can be customized
- Pro pricing is not published on the vendor's website
- The web app is labeled as legacy
- No API listed
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