Our picks at a glance
OurDream AI
50 messages a day plus 55 sign-up coins to try images, enough to judge the app before paying.
- 1,000 DreamCoins a month on Premium (about 20 min of calls or 10 videos)
- Unlimited messages and audio messages, image and video generation
- Deluxe tier with 5,000 coins, premium chat models and 3x chat memory
- $19.99 if you pay monthly
- Generations of public characters are added to a public pack (anonymised)
The catch: The monthly price is the highest among the leaders unless you commit to a full year.
Joi AI
Text chat is not capped on the free tier, and you get a small daily voice allowance.
- Low starting price
- Free daily voice minutes
- Unlimited text on the free tier
- Conflicting prices across regions
- Weaker long-term memory
The catch: Characters feel more generic than the top three, and memory fades in long chats.
Replika
Unlimited basic chat for free with polished phone apps, but no adult roleplay.
- Polished iOS and Android apps
- Large free tier
- Diary and memory features
- Restricted romantic and adult roleplay
- Pro is pricey monthly
The catch: Adult roleplay is restricted, which is why many adults look for alternatives.
Candy AI
Only 5 free messages, but the first paid month is $9.99, the cheapest real trial of a top app.
- Unlimited text chat on Premium
- Detailed character builder (looks, personality, voice), girls, anime and guys
- Voice messages and calls, 18+ images and videos
- 100 tokens a month, and unused tokens expire at the end of each billing period
- Refunds only on request within 24 hours, and if you used 20 tokens or fewer
The catch: Tokens run out fast if you use images and voice a lot, so the real bill is often above the plan price.
Side-by-side comparison
| App | Monthly plan | Yearly plan | Credits / tokens | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OurDream AI | $19.99 | $9.99/mo ($119.88 billed yearly) | 1,000 DreamCoins/month (≈ 20 min of calls or 10 videos); Deluxe 5,000 | 50 messages a day + 55 sign-up coins (reported, to confirm) | Visit |
| Joi AI | From ≈ $5.99–$7.99 | Discounted on yearly billing | Plan-dependent | Unlimited text, limited daily voice | Visit |
| Replika | ≈ $19.99 | ≈ $5.83/mo ($69.99 billed yearly) | Gems for cosmetics | Unlimited basic chat | Visit |
| Candy AI | $13.99 | $3.99/mo billed yearly (70% off promo, Oct 2026) | 100 tokens/month, expire at the end of each billing period | Free account: 5 messages, 1 custom character, 1 image | Visit |
Listed US prices on each app's own checkout page, checked October 23, 2026. Prices change with promotions and region: confirm at checkout.
What “free” usually means
Free plans follow the same pattern across almost every app:
| Feature | Free plan | Paid plan |
|---|---|---|
| Text messages | Daily cap (often 20 to 50) or slower replies | Unlimited |
| Memory | Short, resets often | Long-term memory |
| Images | None or a few starter credits | Monthly credits |
| Voice | None or a few minutes | Voice messages and calls |
| Adult content | Locked or very limited | Unlocked after age check |
| Characters | A few presets | Full builder |
So a free plan is a test drive, not a relationship. It is useful for one thing: checking whether the conversation style suits you before you pay.
The best free plans, app by app
OurDream AI: the most usable free tier for adults
50 messages a day is enough for a real conversation every evening, and the 55 sign-up DreamCoins let you try image generation once or twice. If you like it, Premium is $19.99 a month or $9.99 a month on a yearly plan. Read the OurDream AI review.
Joi AI: unlimited text
Joi AI does not cap free text messages and adds a small daily voice allowance. Characters feel more generic than the top apps and memory fades in long chats, but for pure free text it is the most generous.
Replika: free, but not for adult roleplay
Replika’s free tier lets you chat without limits, with polished iOS and Android apps. Romantic and adult roleplay are restricted, which is why many adults use it as a friend rather than a girlfriend.
Candy AI: a short trial of the best paid app
Candy AI’s free account allows 5 messages in total, one custom character and one image, so it is a glimpse rather than a trial. The real test is the first paid month, at $9.99 instead of $13.99. Read the Candy AI review.
The hidden costs of free
Free apps still need to make money, and some do it in ways you will not like:
- Data. An app that charges nothing may make money from your data. Check whether the policy mentions advertising partners.
- Pressure. Some free tiers blur messages or images to push you to upgrade mid-conversation.
- Fake “free” apps. Search results and app stores include clones with similar names. Only download from the official site or a store page that links to it. More in how to spot fake AI girlfriend apps.
Free versus paid: the real price difference
On a yearly plan, the leading apps cost about $4 to $10 a month. That is the real gap between free and paid. Our price comparison lists every plan and what the credits buy, and the main ranking shows which paid app is worth it.
Questions people ask
Is there a completely free AI girlfriend app?
Not one with images, voice and good memory. Free tiers cap messages or features to push you to a paid plan. For text only, Joi AI and Replika have the most generous free tiers.
What is the best free AI girlfriend app?
For adults, OurDream AI's free plan (50 messages a day and starter coins) is the most usable. If you do not need adult content, Replika's free tier is unlimited for basic chat.
Do free AI girlfriend apps have NSFW chat?
Rarely. Most adult apps lock explicit chat and images behind Premium. A few allow some adult messages on the free tier, but you will hit the cap quickly.
Are free AI girlfriend apps safe?
Free does not mean less private, but it is worth checking the privacy policy. Avoid apps with no policy, no company name or that ask for unusual phone permissions. How to check an app's privacy.
When is it worth paying?
When you hit the daily cap every day or want pictures and voice. Start with one month, not a yearly plan, and set a reminder before renewal.
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