Nomi AI vs Talkie: which AI companion app is better?
Nomi AI vs Talkie: Nomi AI wins, 8.2 to 6.6; its persistent memory and higher trust score make it the better long-term companion, while Talkie is a lighter, free app for voice chat with many characters.
Our pick
Relationship chat with strong recall
One-to-one chat, 400-character messages
Try Nomi AI free
Voice chat and short videos from chats
Free chat and voice chat; Talkie+ adds daily Gems
Try Talkie freeOur verdict
Neither app makes explicit photos, so the gap is memory, voice and focus. Nomi AI keeps a persistent memory of your relationship, lets subscribers run up to 10 Nomis and 10 group chats, and adds voice messages, calls and video on Standard at $8.33 a month yearly or $15.99 monthly. Its free plan keeps one-to-one chat going with 400-character messages. Chat itself is adult-friendly, but photos stay clothed.
Talkie is free for text and real-time voice chat, with an energy meter topped up by ads, and Talkie+ at $9.99 a month removes the limits. Its memory covers the current conversation, it bans explicit content, and it accepts users from age 14. Talkie also makes short videos from a chat. Nomi AI has an official iPhone app; Talkie's main app is on Google Play. See the Nomi AI free plan guide for its limits.
- You want a companion that remembers past chats
- You want up to 10 companions and group chats
- You want an official iPhone app
- You want free real-time voice chat
- You want a lighter app with many characters
- You want short videos made from a chat
Nomi AI vs Talkie side by side
| Feature | Nomi AI | Talkie |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Cheapest plan | $8.33/mo Standard yearly plan, $99.99 on the US App Store |
$9.99/mo Talkie+ monthly, as stated in Talkie's own FAQ |
| Month to month | $15.99 | $9.99 |
| Free plan | One-to-one chat with 400-character messages and fewer daily selfies; group chats, video, voice messages and calls are paid | Chat and real-time voice chat are free; Talkie+ adds daily Gems and extra perks |
| Pictures | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| Voice notes | Yes | Yes |
| Live voice calls | Yes | Yes |
| Group chats | Yes | No |
| A character builder | Yes | Yes |
| 18+ chat | Yes | No |
| Memory | Persistent | Conversational |
| Company | Glimpse.ai, Inc., United States (Maryland) | SUBSUP PTE. LTD., Singapore |
| Refunds | No refunds for buyer's remorse, lack of use or partial months | Recharges are generally non-refundable except for system errors or duplicate charges; no refunds for partial subscription months |
| Monthly visits | 2.1M visits a month | 5.4M visits a month |
How they score
First bar Nomi AI, second bar Talkie. How the scores work.
Price and free plans
Nomi AI is cheaper: its lowest plan works out at $8.33 a month against $9.99 for Talkie. Nomi AI costs $15.99 month to month, so paying yearly saves 48%. Talkie costs $9.99 month to month.
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. Talkie free plan: Chat and real-time voice chat are free; Talkie+ adds daily Gems and extra perks.
Features compared
Both apps offer pictures, video, voice notes, live voice calls and a character builder. Only Nomi AI offers group chats and 18+ chat.
Memory: Nomi AI is listed as persistent, Talkie as conversational.
Who runs them, refunds and billing
Nomi AI is run by Glimpse.ai, Inc., United States (Maryland). Talkie is run by SUBSUP PTE. LTD., Singapore. Nomi AI refunds: No refunds for buyer's remorse, lack of use or partial months. Talkie refunds: Recharges are generally non-refundable except for system errors or duplicate charges; no refunds for partial subscription months.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nomi AI better than Talkie?
Nomi AI scores higher in our ranking, 8.2 against 6.6 out of 10. It comes out ahead on conversation, memory, value.
Which is cheaper, Nomi AI or Talkie?
Nomi AI, from $8.33 a month against $9.99. Both prices are the cheapest plan each app advertises, usually billed yearly.
Do Nomi AI and Talkie have voice calls?
Nomi AI: yes, live voice calls. Talkie: 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. Talkie: Chat and real-time voice chat are free; Talkie+ adds daily Gems and extra perks.
Can Nomi AI and Talkie send pictures and videos?
Nomi AI: pictures yes, video yes. Talkie: pictures yes, video yes.
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- Nomi AI reviewDeep memory, live calls and group chats, lighter on pictures.
- Talkie reviewFree voice chat and chat-to-video, but no adult content.
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