Janitor AI vs PolyBuzz: which AI companion app is better?
Janitor AI vs PolyBuzz: PolyBuzz wins, 7.3 to 6.1, with voiced replies, an image generator and long-term memory models; Janitor AI is the purer text roleplay app, with adult bots and the option to use your own AI model.
Community bots and free unlimited chat
Unlimited chats, standard models, about 9k context
Try Janitor AI freeOur pick
Free chat with a huge character library
Free chat with ads, no sign-up needed
Try PolyBuzz freeOur verdict
Both are free, community-driven libraries with millions of characters and iPhone and Android apps. PolyBuzz adds voiced replies and a built-in image generator, and its membership, from $9.90 a month for Poly Standard, unlocks stronger memory models and removes ads. You can chat as a guest. Its private chats are not filtered, but public characters are moderated.
Janitor AI is text only, with no voice or images. Its free tier has unlimited chat on JanitorLLM with about 9k tokens of context, and bots are tagged Limited or Limitless for adult themes. Janitor+ at $12.99 a month adds five times the context and swipes on its best models, and you can connect your own API key or proxy. Janitor AI runs age checks in Australia, Brazil and the UK. Read the Janitor AI pricing guide.
- You want Limitless bots for adult themes
- You want to connect your own AI model
- You want text-only roleplay with community bots
- You want voiced replies and images
- You want to chat as a guest
- You want a cheaper membership
Janitor AI vs PolyBuzz side by side
| Feature | Janitor AI | PolyBuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.1/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Cheapest plan | $12.99/mo Janitor+ monthly, US App Store |
$9.90/mo Poly Standard monthly plan, US App Store; Premium $19.90 and Ultimate $29.90 a month |
| Month to month | $12.99 | $9.90 |
| Free plan | Unlimited chats with millions of bots on standard models, with about 9k tokens of context | Free chat with no sign-up and ads; unlimited voice playback, ad-free use and stronger memory models need a membership |
| Pictures | No | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Voice notes | No | Yes |
| Live voice calls | No | No |
| Group chats | No | No |
| A character builder | Yes | Yes |
| 18+ chat | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | Conversational | Long-term |
| Company | Janitorai Inc., United States (Claymont, Delaware address) | Cloud Whale Interactive Technology LLC, United States (Wilmington, Delaware address) |
| Refunds | Generally non-refundable, except where its terms or the law require | Not stated on its site; after cancelling, benefits run to the end of the paid period |
| Monthly visits | 198M visits a month | 79M visits a month |
How they score
First bar Janitor AI, second bar PolyBuzz. How the scores work.
Price and free plans
PolyBuzz is cheaper: its lowest plan works out at $9.90 a month against $12.99 for Janitor AI. Janitor AI costs $12.99 month to month. PolyBuzz costs $9.90 month to month.
Janitor AI free plan: Unlimited chats with millions of bots on standard models, with about 9k tokens of context. PolyBuzz free plan: Free chat with no sign-up and ads; unlimited voice playback, ad-free use and stronger memory models need a membership.
Features compared
Both apps offer a character builder and 18+ chat. Only PolyBuzz offers pictures and voice notes.
Memory: Janitor AI is listed as conversational, PolyBuzz as long-term.
Who runs them, refunds and billing
Janitor AI is run by Janitorai Inc., United States (Claymont, Delaware address). PolyBuzz is run by Cloud Whale Interactive Technology LLC, United States (Wilmington, Delaware address). Janitor AI refunds: Generally non-refundable, except where its terms or the law require. PolyBuzz refunds: Not stated on its site; after cancelling, benefits run to the end of the paid period.
Frequently asked questions
Is Janitor AI better than PolyBuzz?
PolyBuzz scores higher in our ranking, 7.3 against 6.1 out of 10. It comes out ahead on memory, pictures and video, voice.
Which is cheaper, Janitor AI or PolyBuzz?
PolyBuzz, from $9.90 a month against $12.99. Both prices are the cheapest plan each app advertises, usually billed yearly.
Do Janitor AI and PolyBuzz have voice calls?
Janitor AI: no voice features advertised. PolyBuzz: voice messages only.
Which has the better free plan?
Janitor AI: Unlimited chats with millions of bots on standard models, with about 9k tokens of context. PolyBuzz: Free chat with no sign-up and ads; unlimited voice playback, ad-free use and stronger memory models need a membership.
Can Janitor AI and PolyBuzz send pictures and videos?
Janitor AI: pictures no, video no. PolyBuzz: pictures yes, video no.
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- Janitor AI reviewUnlimited free roleplay with community bots, but text only.
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