PolyBuzz vs Selira AI: which AI companion app is better?
PolyBuzz vs Selira AI: Selira AI wins, 8.2 to 7.3; both offer free chat, but Selira AI adds 18+ images and video and a cheaper paid plan, from $3.60 a month against $9.90 for Poly Standard.
Free chat with a huge character library
Free chat with ads, no sign-up needed
Try PolyBuzz freeOur pick
Unlimited free chat, cheap upgrades
Unlimited chat, 2 companions, 3 days of history
Try Selira AI freeOur verdict
Both apps give you free text chat without a message cap, so the choice comes down to what else you want. Selira AI's free plan adds 2 custom companions and allows explicit chat, but chat history is kept for only 3 days. Lite at $3.60 a month yearly or $7.99 month to month adds 75 image or video credits, and higher tiers add long-term memory. Selira AI states it does not train models on your chats.
PolyBuzz wins on choice and access. It hosts more than 20 million user-made characters, needs no account to start, and has iPhone and Android apps, while Selira AI is a browser app. It plays voiced replies but makes no video, and memberships start at $9.90 a month for ad-free chat and stronger memory models. Neither app offers live calls. The PolyBuzz pricing guide lists its membership tiers.
- You want over 20 million characters to pick from
- You want phone apps for iPhone and Android
- You want voiced replies from characters
- You want 18+ images and video
- You want a paid plan from $3.60 a month
- You want an app that does not train on your chats
PolyBuzz vs Selira AI side by side
| Feature | PolyBuzz | Selira AI |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.3/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Cheapest plan | $9.90/mo Poly Standard monthly plan, US App Store; Premium $19.90 and Ultimate $29.90 a month |
$3.60/mo Lite 12-month plan, billed $43.20 per year |
| Month to month | $9.90 | $7.99 |
| Free plan | Free chat with no sign-up and ads; unlimited voice playback, ad-free use and stronger memory models need a membership | Unlimited text chat, 2 custom companions, chat history kept 3 days, no monthly image or video credits |
| Pictures | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Voice notes | Yes | Yes |
| Live voice calls | No | No |
| Group chats | No | Yes |
| A character builder | Yes | Yes |
| 18+ chat | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | Long-term | Long-term |
| Company | Cloud Whale Interactive Technology LLC, United States (Wilmington, Delaware address) | Sria Digital B.V., Netherlands (KvK 42008045) |
| Refunds | Not stated on its site; after cancelling, benefits run to the end of the paid period | Non-refundable except where law requires; technical problems reviewed within 14 days |
| Monthly visits | 79M visits a month | 153K visits a month |
How they score
First bar PolyBuzz, second bar Selira AI. How the scores work.
Price and free plans
Selira AI is cheaper: its lowest plan works out at $3.60 a month against $9.90 for PolyBuzz. PolyBuzz costs $9.90 month to month. Selira AI costs $7.99 month to month, so paying yearly saves 55%.
PolyBuzz free plan: Free chat with no sign-up and ads; unlimited voice playback, ad-free use and stronger memory models need a membership. Selira AI free plan: Unlimited text chat, 2 custom companions, chat history kept 3 days, no monthly image or video credits.
Features compared
Both apps offer pictures, voice notes, a character builder and 18+ chat. Only Selira AI offers video and group chats.
Memory: PolyBuzz is listed as long-term, Selira AI as long-term.
Who runs them, refunds and billing
PolyBuzz is run by Cloud Whale Interactive Technology LLC, United States (Wilmington, Delaware address). Selira AI is run by Sria Digital B.V., Netherlands (KvK 42008045). PolyBuzz refunds: Not stated on its site; after cancelling, benefits run to the end of the paid period. Selira AI refunds: Non-refundable except where law requires; technical problems reviewed within 14 days.
Frequently asked questions
Is PolyBuzz better than Selira AI?
Selira AI scores higher in our ranking, 8.2 against 7.3 out of 10. It comes out ahead on conversation, memory, pictures and video.
Which is cheaper, PolyBuzz or Selira AI?
Selira AI, from $3.60 a month against $9.90. Both prices are the cheapest plan each app advertises, usually billed yearly.
Do PolyBuzz and Selira AI have voice calls?
PolyBuzz: voice messages only. Selira AI: voice messages only.
Which has the better free plan?
PolyBuzz: Free chat with no sign-up and ads; unlimited voice playback, ad-free use and stronger memory models need a membership. Selira AI: Unlimited text chat, 2 custom companions, chat history kept 3 days, no monthly image or video credits.
Can PolyBuzz and Selira AI send pictures and videos?
PolyBuzz: pictures yes, video no. Selira AI: pictures yes, video yes.
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- PolyBuzz review20 million characters and free chat, but memory and refunds lag.
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