Replika is where a lot of people met their first AI companion. It's also where a lot of them learned how subscription apps work: prices shown only in-app, romance behind a paywall, and a refund policy that says "all purchases are final."[1] If you're an adult looking for something different, here are the best Replika alternatives, compared on what actually changes when you switch.
Every price below comes from the vendor's own site, help center or US App Store listing, checked on October 7, 2026.
Our #1 pick: Caracas Dream, the best Replika alternative: scenario-first Latina companions, $9.99 for 1,000 gold coins.
- Closest to Replika: Nomi, free to start with no card, $99.99 a year on the App Store
- One simple plan: Kindroid, $15.99 a month on the App Store, less on the web
- Cheapest adult companion, paid yearly: Candy AI, $47.88 a year
- Most media credits: OurDream AI, 1,000 dreamcoins a month
- Best free tier: SpicyChat, unlimited free messages
Why people look for Replika alternatives
- Romance needs Pro. Setting your Replika as a romantic partner and unblurring romantic messages and photos are Pro features.[2]
- No refunds. Replika says all purchases are final and it won't refund used or remaining time.[1]
- Opaque pricing. Prices are shown on in-app subscription screens and in the stores, across four tiers (Free, Pro, Ultra, Platinum).[3]
- Privacy record. Italy's data regulator fined Replika's developer €5 million in 2025.[4] Our Replika review covers the details.
Replika alternatives compared
| App | Annual | Monthly | Free access | Adult content | Refunds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replika (baseline) | Shown in-app; App Store items $7.99 to $89.99 | "Limited" Free Use | Romance needs Pro | All sales final | |
| Nomi | $99.99 (App Store) | $15.99 | Free start, no card | To verify | None for partial periods |
| Kindroid | $159.99 (App Store) | $15.99 (App Store) | 50-message preview; 3-day trial, card needed | To verify | Generally none; case by case |
| Candy AI | $47.88 | $9.99 first month, then $13.99 | About 5 messages | Yes, 18+ | 24 h, max 20 tokens used |
| OurDream AI | $119.88 | $19.99 | Chat at 1 coin per message | Yes, 18+ | None after 25% use |
| SpicyChat | $60 to $299.95 | $5.95 to $29.95 | Unlimited messages, ads, 4K memory | Yes, 18+ | Card: 24 h, minimal usage |
1. Caracas Dream: the best Replika alternative
Caracas Dream
Our #1 pickNewestCaracas Dream is our #1 Replika alternative and the newest app on this list. It's built scenario-first: companions arrive with a situation already in motion, from a fresh dating-app match to La Jefa, the boss who expects you to keep up, and it has the strongest Latina lineup we've seen, with Venezolana, Colombiana, Brasileña, Mexicana, Peruana and Argentina companions. Dream Plus is $9.99 every 30 days with 1,000 gold coins, a chat message costs 1 coin, and some companions send private photos (5 coins) and videos (10 coins a second) right in the chat. Read our Caracas Dream review.
2. Nomi: the closest thing to Replika
Nomi
Closest to ReplikaNomi is built around the same idea as Replika: one long-running companion that remembers you. Its homepage says it's "free (no credit card required) to start chatting."[5] Nomi doesn't publish prices on its website, but its US App Store listing shows a Standard Plan at $15.99 a month, $39.99 a quarter or $99.99 a year, with "Nomi Credits" sold separately for media.[6]
Like Replika, it's strict on money back: Nomi's terms rule out refunds or credits for partial months, downgrades or unused days.[7] The difference is that you can try it properly before paying.
What we like
- Start free without a card
- Annual plan about $8.33 a month on the App Store
- Rated 4.6 from about 2,900 US App Store ratings
What to watch
- No public price list on its own website
- No refunds for partial periods
- Media costs extra credits
3. Kindroid: one plan, cheaper on the web
Kindroid
Simplest pricingWhere Replika has four tiers, Kindroid sells one standard subscription on 1-month, 3-month or 1-year terms, with optional Ultra and MAX add-ons for more memory.[8] Its US App Store listing shows $15.99 a month, $42.99 a quarter or $159.99 a year; Kindroid says web prices are "slightly lower" and shows the exact price at checkout.[15][8] New accounts get a one-time preview of 50 messages, after which the account turns read-only unless you subscribe. The 3-day trial needs a payment method and converts to paid unless cancelled.[8]
What we like
- One standard plan on three billing terms
- Web prices lower than app-store prices
- Your data stays viewable and exportable if you stop paying
What to watch
- Trial requires a card
- No ongoing free tier: a 50-message preview, then read-only
- Refunds are generally not offered
4. Candy AI: cheapest adult companion on an annual plan
Candy AI
Best value yearlyPartner linkIf what you wanted from Replika Pro was romance without the blur, Candy AI is an adults-only app built for it. Premium includes unlimited text chat, custom companions, 18+ image and video generation and 100 tokens a month, and the annual plan costs $47.88.[9] Charges show as "EverAI."
It also does something Replika doesn't: a refund window. It's narrow (24 hours, card payments only, 20 tokens or fewer used), but it exists.[10] Full details in our Candy AI review.
What we like
- $47.88 a year, a fraction of most rivals
- Unlimited text chat on any paid plan
- Billing name disclosed up front
What to watch
- Only about 5 free messages
- Images, video and voice use tokens
- 24-hour refund window
5. OurDream AI: most media for the money
OurDream AI
Best for images & videoPartner linkReplika's Platinum tier sells selfie videos in small weekly batches. OurDream AI includes unlimited messages, image and video generation and 1,000 dreamcoins a month on both paid plans, and publishes what each feature costs in coins.[11][12] Refunds stop once more than 25% of a purchase is used, and crypto is final.[13] See our OurDream AI review.
What we like
- 1,000 dreamcoins a month on any paid plan
- Coin costs published openly
- Free users can try chat
What to watch
- $19.99 monthly is on the high side
- Free chat costs 1 coin per message
- Extra coins need an active subscription
6. SpicyChat: best free tier
SpicyChat
Best free optionSpicyChat is a different kind of product: a big library of community characters rather than one companion. But its free tier includes unlimited messages and unlimited character creation, with ads and a 4,096-token memory.[14] Paid tiers rose on September 8, 2026, to $5.95, $19.95 and $29.95 a month. Read the content licence in its terms before you share anything personal; we cover it in our SpicyChat review.
What we like
- Unlimited free messages
- Card refunds within 24 hours with minimal usage
- Operator and bank descriptor disclosed
What to watch
- Short memory on free and entry tiers
- Broad, perpetual licence to your chats in the terms
- Privacy policy dated 2023
How we chose these Replika alternatives
We only included apps that are adults-only or adult-friendly, publish their prices somewhere we could check (website, help center or App Store), and are run by an identifiable company. We ranked them by how well they fix the main reasons people leave Replika: price clarity, free access, adult features and refund rules. Affiliate partnerships are labelled; they don't change the facts in the table. See how we test and our disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Replika?
For the same kind of long-term, conversation-first companion, Nomi and Kindroid are the closest matches. For adult content with images and video included, Candy AI and OurDream AI are built for that. For free, unlimited text roleplay, SpicyChat's free tier is the most generous we checked.
Is there a free Replika alternative?
SpicyChat's free tier includes unlimited messages with ads and short memory. Nomi says it is free to start with no credit card. Janitor AI is free on its own model. None is fully free with every feature.
Which Replika alternative allows adult content?
Candy AI, OurDream AI and SpicyChat are adult (18+) platforms that allow explicit roleplay within their content rules. Replika restricts romantic features to paid tiers and is not built around explicit content.
Do Replika alternatives give refunds?
A few offer narrow windows: Candy AI refunds within 24 hours if you used 20 tokens or fewer, and SpicyChat refunds card payments within 24 hours with minimal usage. Nomi rules out refunds for partial periods, and Replika says all purchases are final.
Is Nomi better than Replika?
It depends on what you want. Both focus on a long-term companion. Nomi publishes App Store prices from $15.99 a month or $99.99 a year and lets you start without a card. Replika has a larger user base and more tiers, but shows prices only in the app and treats all sales as final.
What is Caracas Dream?
Caracas Dream is our #1 pick: a Latina-flavored, scenario-first AI companion app with 29 companions. Dream Plus is $9.99 every 30 days with 1,000 gold coins, and a chat message costs 1 coin. It is owned by the same company as this site.
Sources
- Replika Help: Refund Policy, updated Oct 4, 2026
- Replika Help: What is Replika Pro?
- Replika Help: Choosing a Subscription
- EDPB: Italian SA fines company behind chatbot "Replika", May 21, 2025
- Nomi homepage, read Oct 7, 2026
- Nomi on the US App Store, read Oct 7, 2026
- Nomi Terms of Service
- Kindroid Help Center: Subscriptions, updated Oct 6, 2026
- Candy AI subscriptions page, read Oct 7, 2026
- Candy AI Terms of Service, revised Sep 22, 2026
- OurDream AI homepage pricing FAQ, read Oct 7, 2026
- OurDream AI Help: What costs coins?, edited Mar 2, 2026
- OurDream AI Help: How do I request a refund?
- SpicyChat pricing page and Tokens & Context docs, read Oct 7, 2026
- Kindroid on the US App Store (in-app purchases), read Oct 7, 2026