Last updated October 2026

Best Joi AI alternatives in 2026

Joi AI scores 5.9 out of 10 in our review. Here are 8 apps like it, 6 with a free plan, with what each does better and what you give up.

Why people look for alternatives to Joi AI

  • Neurons are charged per message and per view on top of the subscription
  • Plan prices are hidden behind the 18+ gate
  • Users report memory loss in long stories

Read the Joi AI review →

Joi AI and its alternatives by overall score
  1. Joi AI5.9
  2. SweetDream AI10.0
  3. OurDream AI6.3
  4. Kindroid7.6
  5. Janitor AI6.1
  6. Nectar AI6.9
  7. CamSoda AI5.7
  8. Nomi7.5
  9. AI Peeps6.8

Apps like Joi AI compared

FeatureScorePrice fromCheapest per monthFree planAdult contentMemoryVoice callsImage generationMobile app
Joi AI5.9$14.99/mo* Price from a third-party source, not confirmed on the official site.$14.99YesAllowed (18+)5.0YesYesNo
OurDream AI6.3$19.99/mo* Price from a third-party source, not confirmed on the official site.$9.99NoAllowed (18+)5.5YesYesNo
Kindroid7.6$13.99/mo* Price from a third-party source, not confirmed on the official site.$11.67NoAllowed (18+)8.5YesYesYes
Janitor AI6.1$12.99/mo$8.25YesAllowed (18+)5.5NoNoYes
Nectar AI6.9$9.99/mo* Price from a third-party source, not confirmed on the official site.$5.00YesAllowed (18+)7.0LimitedYesNo
CamSoda AI5.7$9.99/mo* Price from a third-party source, not confirmed on the official site.$2.49YesAllowed (18+)5.0LimitedYesNo
Nomi7.5$15.99/mo$8.33YesAllowed (18+)8.5YesYesYes
AI Peeps6.8$8.99/mo$7.49YesAllowed (18+)6.0YesYesNo

Apps to consider instead

SweetDream AI is our BEST and comes first by editorial choice; it scores 10.0/10 on the same criteria as every other app. The others are picked for how closely they match Joi AI and what they do better.

  1. OurDream AI

    AI girlfriend app · Video, images and voice calls with your character

    6.3/10

    Closest match

    OurDream AI scores 6.3 to Joi AI's 5.9. Stronger on memory, customization, images & voice, and value for money. Weaker on privacy & safety.

    Better than Joi AI

    • Better customization: 7.5 vs 6.5
    • Better images & voice: 8.5 vs 7.5
    • Costs less: about $9.99 vs $14.99 a month

    Trade-offs vs Joi AI

    • Weaker privacy & safety: 4.5 vs 5.5
    • No free plan
  2. Kindroid

    AI companion · Power users who want full control and video calls

    7.6/10

    Higher score

    Kindroid scores 7.6 to Joi AI's 5.9. Stronger on conversation, memory, customization, images & voice, value for money, and privacy & safety.

    Better than Joi AI

    • Better memory: 8.5 vs 5.0
    • Better customization: 9.0 vs 6.5
    • Costs less: about $11.67 vs $14.99 a month
    • Long-term memory

    Trade-offs vs Joi AI

    • No free plan
  3. Janitor AI

    Character roleplay · Free, unlimited roleplay and bringing your own AI model

    6.1/10

    Better value for money

    Janitor AI scores 6.1 to Joi AI's 5.9. Stronger on conversation, memory, customization, and value for money. Weaker on images & voice and privacy & safety.

    Better than Joi AI

    • Better value for money: 9.0 vs 4.0
    • Better customization: 8.5 vs 6.5
    • Costs less: about $8.25 vs $14.99 a month
    • iPhone or Android app

    Trade-offs vs Joi AI

    • Weaker images & voice: 1.0 vs 7.5
    • Weaker privacy & safety: 5.0 vs 5.5
    • Voice messages: no
  4. Nectar AI

    AI girlfriend app · Tinkerers who want model choice, memory controls and video

    6.9/10

    Free plan

    Nectar AI scores 6.9 to Joi AI's 5.9. Stronger on conversation, memory, customization, images & voice, and value for money. Weaker on privacy & safety.

    Better than Joi AI

    • Better value for money: 6.5 vs 4.0
    • Better memory: 7.0 vs 5.0
    • Costs less: about $5.00 vs $14.99 a month
    • Group chats

    Trade-offs vs Joi AI

    • Weaker privacy & safety: 4.5 vs 5.5
  5. CamSoda AI

    AI girlfriend app · Cam-site fans who want a visual, token-based AI girlfriend

    5.7/10

    Lower price

    CamSoda AI scores 5.7 to Joi AI's 5.9. Stronger on customization and value for money. Weaker on conversation, images & voice, and privacy & safety.

    Better than Joi AI

    • Better value for money: 6.0 vs 4.0
    • Better customization: 7.0 vs 6.5
    • Costs less: about $2.49 vs $14.99 a month

    Trade-offs vs Joi AI

    • Weaker privacy & safety: 4.0 vs 5.5
    • Weaker conversation: 5.5 vs 6.5
  6. Nomi

    AI companion · Long-term memory and natural conversation

    7.5/10

    Has a mobile app

    Nomi scores 7.5 to Joi AI's 5.9. Stronger on conversation, memory, customization, and value for money. Weaker on privacy & safety.

    Better than Joi AI

    • Better value for money: 8.0 vs 4.0
    • Better memory: 8.5 vs 5.0
    • Costs less: about $8.33 vs $14.99 a month
    • Long-term memory

    Trade-offs vs Joi AI

    • Weaker privacy & safety: 5.0 vs 5.5
    • Community characters: no
  7. AI Peeps

    AI girlfriend app · Roleplayers who want deep character creation, imports and video

    6.8/10

    Better privacy

    AI Peeps scores 6.8 to Joi AI's 5.9. Stronger on memory, customization, images & voice, value for money, and privacy & safety. Weaker on conversation.

    Better than Joi AI

    • Better value for money: 7.0 vs 4.0
    • Better customization: 8.5 vs 6.5
    • Costs less: about $7.49 vs $14.99 a month
    • Long-term memory

    Trade-offs vs Joi AI

    • Weaker conversation: 6.0 vs 6.5

Joi AI alternatives: questions and answers

What is the best Joi AI alternative?

By our scores, SweetDream AI is the highest-rated alternative at 10.0/10.

Is there a free Joi AI alternative?

Yes, these alternatives have a free plan: SweetDream AI, Janitor AI, Nectar AI, CamSoda AI, Nomi, and AI Peeps. Free limits vary a lot between apps.

Which Joi AI alternative is cheapest?

CamSoda AI costs the least, about $2.49 a month on its cheapest plan, compared with about $14.99 a month for Joi AI.

Which Joi AI alternative has better memory?

SweetDream AI scores 10.0/10 for memory, compared with 5.0/10 for Joi AI.

Which Joi AI alternative is best for privacy?

SweetDream AI has the best privacy score of these apps, 10.0/10, compared with 5.5/10 for Joi AI.

Is there a Joi AI alternative with a phone app?

Yes, these alternatives have an iPhone or Android app: Kindroid, Janitor AI, and Nomi.