Nomi AI vs Replika: which AI girlfriend app is better?
Nomi AI wins Nomi AI vs Replika, 8.2 to 7.1, mainly on conversation: Nomi scores far higher there and allows 18+ chat, while Replika keeps romance behind a paywall and stays non-explicit.
Our pick
Relationship chat with strong recall
One-to-one chat, 400-character messages
Try Nomi AI free
Emotional support and daily check-ins
Free chat, romance and calls are paid
Try Replika freeOur verdict
Both are relationship-first apps with official App Store apps. Nomi's free plan keeps one-to-one chat with 400-character messages; its paid Standard plan costs $15.99 month to month or $8.33 a month yearly and adds group chats, voice, video and up to 10 companions. Nomi allows 18+ chat but no explicit images by policy.
Replika is cheaper on a yearly plan at $4.17 a month, its free chat has no stated cap, and it also offers AR calls and a VR app on Meta Quest. But romantic status, calls and selfies are paid, explicit content is not allowed, and you get one Replika per account with no character builder. Nomi's operator, Glimpse.ai, scores higher on trust in our ranking. Neither refunds partial months, and Replika says all purchases are final.
- You want up to 10 companions on one plan
- You want 18+ chat with strong long-term recall
- You want group chats with several companions
- You want the lower yearly price, $4.17 a month
- You want AR calls or a VR app
- You want free chat with no stated cap
Nomi AI vs Replika side by side
| Feature | Nomi AI | Replika |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Cheapest plan | $8.33/mo Standard yearly plan, $99.99 on the US App Store |
$4.17/mo Yearly in-app plan, $49.99 on the US App Store |
| Month to month | $15.99 | $14.99 |
| Free plan | One-to-one chat with 400-character messages and fewer daily selfies; group chats, video, voice messages and calls are paid | Chat is free with no stated cap; voice calls, romantic status, selfies and image generation need a paid plan |
| Pictures | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | No |
| Voice notes | Yes | Yes |
| Live voice calls | Yes | Yes |
| Group chats | Yes | No |
| A character builder | Yes | No |
| 18+ chat | Yes | No |
| Memory | Persistent | Long-term |
| Company | Glimpse.ai, Inc., United States (Maryland) | Luka, Inc., United States (Delaware, reg. no. 5663246) |
| Refunds | No refunds for buyer's remorse, lack of use or partial months | All purchases final; App Store and Google Play purchases go through Apple or Google |
| Monthly visits | 2.1M visits a month | 408K visits a month |
How they score
First bar Nomi AI, second bar Replika. How the scores work.
Price and free plans
Replika is cheaper: its lowest plan works out at $4.17 a month against $8.33 for Nomi AI. Nomi AI costs $15.99 month to month, so paying yearly saves 48%. Replika costs $14.99 month to month, so paying yearly saves 72%.
Nomi AI free plan: One-to-one chat with 400-character messages and fewer daily selfies; group chats, video, voice messages and calls are paid. Replika free plan: Chat is free with no stated cap; voice calls, romantic status, selfies and image generation need a paid plan.
Features compared
Both apps offer pictures, voice notes and live voice calls. Only Nomi AI offers video, group chats, a character builder and 18+ chat.
Memory: Nomi AI is listed as persistent, Replika as long-term.
Who runs them, refunds and billing
Nomi AI is run by Glimpse.ai, Inc., United States (Maryland). Replika is run by Luka, Inc., United States (Delaware, reg. no. 5663246). Nomi AI refunds: No refunds for buyer's remorse, lack of use or partial months. Replika refunds: All purchases final; App Store and Google Play purchases go through Apple or Google.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nomi AI better than Replika?
Nomi AI scores higher in our ranking, 8.2 against 7.1 out of 10. It comes out ahead on conversation, memory, pictures and video.
Which is cheaper, Nomi AI or Replika?
Replika, from $4.17 a month against $8.33. Both prices are the cheapest plan each app advertises, usually billed yearly.
Do Nomi AI and Replika have voice calls?
Nomi AI: yes, live voice calls. Replika: yes, live voice calls.
Which has the better free plan?
Nomi AI: One-to-one chat with 400-character messages and fewer daily selfies; group chats, video, voice messages and calls are paid. Replika: Chat is free with no stated cap; voice calls, romantic status, selfies and image generation need a paid plan.
Can Nomi AI and Replika send pictures and videos?
Nomi AI: pictures yes, video yes. Replika: pictures yes, video no.
More comparisons
Keep reading
- Nomi AI reviewDeep memory, live calls and group chats, lighter on pictures.
- Replika reviewA caring AI friend with real phone apps, but no 18+ chat.
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- Replika alternativesApps like Replika that remember you, call you and allow 18+ chat.
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