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AI Companion Directory: What to Check

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A structured look at pricing, conversational memory and privacy. Compare the questions that matter before choosing an AI companion.

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Platform profiles

C.ai

Character.AI

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Character profiles describe a fictional role. Start by deciding what scene and tone you want, then check current service controls. Character profile documentation.

How to evaluate it

Read the documented control, try a low-stakes topic if you choose, and record the actual response separately. No comparative performance score is assigned.

Transparency
Follow the source link; record the date and plan.
Long-term memory
Check what is saved, editable and removable.
Empathy depth
Judge the tone against your goal; no empathy score is claimed.
Privacy and confidentiality
Read the policy profile and its unanswered questions.
Subscription price
Check the actual checkout for your channel and currency.
Rep

Replika

Not rated

Replika documents a Friend relationship option and a separate list of saved memories. A role setting and a stored fact are different controls. Relationship settings.

How to evaluate it

Read the documented control, try a low-stakes topic if you choose, and record the actual response separately. No comparative performance score is assigned.

Transparency
Follow the source link; record the date and plan.
Long-term memory
Check what is saved, editable and removable.
Empathy depth
Judge the tone against your goal; no empathy score is claimed.
Privacy and confidentiality
Read the policy profile and its unanswered questions.
Subscription price
Check the actual checkout for your channel and currency.
N/K

Nomi.ai and Kindroid

Not rated

Nomi and Kindroid are separate services. Nomi documents a written Boundaries note; Kindroid has its own documentation and policies. Do not transfer findings between them. Nomi Boundaries documentation.

How to evaluate it

Read the documented control, try a low-stakes topic if you choose, and record the actual response separately. No comparative performance score is assigned.

Transparency
Follow the source link; record the date and plan.
Long-term memory
Check what is saved, editable and removable.
Empathy depth
Judge the tone against your goal; no empathy score is claimed.
Privacy and confidentiality
Read the policy profile and its unanswered questions.
Subscription price
Check the actual checkout for your channel and currency.

Compare the Questions, Then the Evidence

Use the same checks for each service. These rows explain how to compare; they do not claim completed product tests.

QuestionWhere to lookRecord thisDo not infer
Free tierThe current offer for your platform and channel.Trial deadline, renewal amount and included usage.That web and app-store terms are identical.
ArchitectureSeparate character settings, chat context and saved-memory help.Which information each control changes.That a profile description proves long-term memory.
Branch reset memoryCurrent restart, history and deletion instructions.What is cleared and what remains.That restarting a scene deletes account data.
Age gateThe current eligibility terms and account flow.Age and location requirements relevant to you.That viewing a landing page establishes eligibility.
Comparison methodology

Record source URLs and review dates; inspect checkout, cancellation, settings and repeatable memory prompts. No benchmark has been completed for this table.

The Hidden Traps of Companion Billing

Fictional adult character in a warm, conversational setting.
AI-generated illustration with fictional adult characters.

Three checks to make before starting a paid trial. These are review questions, not findings about the platforms above.

01 · Weekly renewals

What period does the displayed price cover? Check the renewal amount, currency and billing interval before confirming.

02 · Memory and token limits

What does “unlimited” cover? Look for separate limits on messages, context, saved memory and paid extras.

03 · Cancellation

Where is the subscription managed, and when must it be cancelled? Keep the instructions and confirmation.

Download the Trial Decision Checklist (TXT)

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