AI subscription guide
AI companion pricing compared
AI companion pricing is usually subscription-based, but the cheapest plan is not always the usable plan. Compare the tier that unlocks the feature you actually need.
Last reviewed: April 2026. Confirm current pricing at checkout before paying.
Kindroid
Entry price $9.99 · subscription
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — |
| Basic | $9.99/mo | ~$6/mo |
| Pro | $19.99/mo | ~$9.99/mo |
- • NSFW content requires Pro tier.
- • Image generation requires Pro tier.
- • Annual billing gives ~50% discount on Pro.
Candy.ai
Entry price $12.99 · subscription
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — |
| Basic | $12.99/mo | ~$8/mo |
| Premium | $19.99/mo | ~$12/mo |
- • NSFW content available on all paid tiers (no tier-gating).
- • AI-generated images included in Basic+.
- • Web only — no iOS or Android app as of April 2026.
DreamGF
Entry price $9.99 · subscription
| Plan | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Free | $0 — very limited |
| Bronze | ~$9.99/mo |
| Silver | ~$19.99/mo |
| Gold | ~$49.99/mo |
- • Pricing tiers vary; Bronze is the entry paid tier with NSFW + photo generation.
- • Web only — no iOS or Android app.
- • Pricing may vary by region.
Replika
Entry price $19.99 · subscription
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | — |
| Pro | $19.99/mo | ~$7.99/mo | $299.99 one-time |
- • NSFW content was removed in February 2023 and has not been restored as of April 2026.
- • Lifetime plan ($299.99) pays for itself in ~15 months vs monthly Pro.
- • Voice and AR features require Pro.
Character.AI
Entry price $9.99 · subscription
| Plan | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Free | $0 — genuinely functional |
| c.ai+ | $9.99/mo |
- • NSFW content is not available — strict content filters enforced.
- • c.ai+ primarily provides faster response times during peak hours, not feature unlocks.
- • Free tier is the most generous in the AI companion category.
Frequently asked questions
How much do AI companion apps cost?
Verified entry prices in our current dataset range from about $9.99 to $19.99 per month, with feature access varying by tier.
Are AI companion free tiers useful?
Some are functional, while others are short previews. Test message limits, memory, and media access before upgrading.
Which features usually cost extra?
Adult content, image generation, advanced memory, voice, and higher usage limits are commonly restricted to paid tiers.