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CNomi vs Replika
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Nomi if…
- you need an API to build on
- you're in its core audience: adults looking for ai companionship, roleplay enthusiasts
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Choose Replika if…
- you work on iOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: people looking for an ai companion, users wanting a conversational outlet
Side by side
Feature Nomi Replika
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your content—Yes
Data retentionAccount deletion removes personal information within about 28 daysMessages and content kept up to 60 days after contract termination
Custom characters—
Long-term memory—
Voice calls
Character selfies/images
Group chats—
Proactive messages—
Reads user images—
PlatformsWebiOS, Android, Web
CategoryCharacters & CompanionsCharacters & Companions
CompanyGlimpse.ai, Inc.Luka, Inc.
Based inUnited StatesUnited States
Founded——
Part of——
Key features
N Nomi
- Short-, medium- and long-term memory of chats
- Custom backstories and personality preferences
- Group chats with multiple Nomis
- Selfies that match the conversation scenario
- Voice messages and hands-free voice calls
- Optional proactive messages after inactivity
- Reads shared links and views images users send
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.
Nomi
FreeFree
SubscriptionNot published
Replika
FreeFree
ProNot published
Strengths and limitations
Nomi
- Free to start with no credit card
- Memory carries over short, medium and long timeframes
- Supports voice calls, selfies and group chats
- Monthly, quarterly and yearly billing options
- Subscription prices are not published on the website
- Supported devices and operating systems are not listed on the home page
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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