Replika vs Selira AI: which AI girlfriend app is better?
Selira AI wins Replika vs Selira AI, 8.2 to 7.1, and costs less too: unlimited free text chat, then paid plans from $3.60 a month, with 18+ roleplay, video and custom companions that Replika does not offer.
Emotional support and daily check-ins
Free chat, romance and calls are paid
Try Replika freeOur pick
Unlimited free chat, cheap upgrades
Unlimited chat, 2 companions, 3 days of history
Try Selira AI freeOur verdict
Both let you chat free without a message cap, but Selira's free plan keeps chat history for only 3 days, and Replika's free plan limits you to the Friend relationship status. Selira's Lite plan costs $7.99 month to month against $14.99 for Replika's monthly plan, and adds image and video credits, 75 a month on Lite.
Replika's advantages are official iPhone and Android apps and live voice calls, which Selira does not have; Selira runs in the browser with voice messages only. Replika is non-explicit and gives you one companion per account, while Selira offers 2 free custom companions, group chats and personas. Refunds are strict on both: Sria Digital B.V. in the Netherlands treats payments as non-refundable except where law requires, and Luka, Inc. says all Replika purchases are final.
- You want live voice calls in a phone app
- You want a non-explicit companion for daily check-ins
- You want chat history kept longer than 3 days
- You want unlimited free chat with 2 custom companions
- You want the lower monthly price, $7.99
- You want 18+ roleplay with pictures and video
Replika vs Selira AI side by side
| Feature | Replika | Selira AI |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Cheapest plan | $4.17/mo Yearly in-app plan, $49.99 on the US App Store |
$3.60/mo Lite 12-month plan, billed $43.20 per year |
| Month to month | $14.99 | $7.99 |
| Free plan | Chat is free with no stated cap; voice calls, romantic status, selfies and image generation need a paid plan | 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 | Yes | No |
| Group chats | No | Yes |
| A character builder | No | Yes |
| 18+ chat | No | Yes |
| Memory | Long-term | Long-term |
| Company | Luka, Inc., United States (Delaware, reg. no. 5663246) | Sria Digital B.V., Netherlands (KvK 42008045) |
| Refunds | All purchases final; App Store and Google Play purchases go through Apple or Google | Non-refundable except where law requires; technical problems reviewed within 14 days |
| Monthly visits | 408K visits a month | 153K visits a month |
How they score
First bar Replika, 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 $4.17 for Replika. Replika costs $14.99 month to month, so paying yearly saves 72%. Selira AI costs $7.99 month to month, so paying yearly saves 55%.
Replika free plan: Chat is free with no stated cap; voice calls, romantic status, selfies and image generation need a paid plan. 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 and voice notes. Only Replika offers live voice calls. Only Selira AI offers video, group chats, a character builder and 18+ chat.
Memory: Replika is listed as long-term, Selira AI as long-term.
Who runs them, refunds and billing
Replika is run by Luka, Inc., United States (Delaware, reg. no. 5663246). Selira AI is run by Sria Digital B.V., Netherlands (KvK 42008045). Replika refunds: All purchases final; App Store and Google Play purchases go through Apple or Google. Selira AI refunds: Non-refundable except where law requires; technical problems reviewed within 14 days.
Frequently asked questions
Is Replika better than Selira AI?
Selira 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, Replika or Selira AI?
Selira AI, from $3.60 a month against $4.17. Both prices are the cheapest plan each app advertises, usually billed yearly.
Do Replika and Selira AI have voice calls?
Replika: yes, live voice calls. Selira AI: voice messages only.
Which has the better free plan?
Replika: Chat is free with no stated cap; voice calls, romantic status, selfies and image generation need a paid plan. Selira AI: Unlimited text chat, 2 custom companions, chat history kept 3 days, no monthly image or video credits.
Can Replika and Selira AI send pictures and videos?
Replika: pictures yes, video no. Selira AI: pictures yes, video yes.
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