Why people look for Candy AI alternatives
Candy AI's annual plan is cheap at $3.99 a month, but free users get about 5 messages and every image, voice note or video spends tokens whose pack prices are only shown after sign-in. People comparing alternatives usually want either a real free tier, more predictable media pricing, or stronger memory. See every published price on the Candy AI pricing page.
Candy AI alternatives compared
| App | Paid plans from | Annual plan from | Free option | Voice | Images | Group chat | Adult content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy AI | $13.99 a month | $47.88 ($3.99 a month) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not published | 18+ images and video allowed |
| CrushOn AI | $5.99 a month | $58.88 ($4.91 a month) | Yes | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Markets no-filter chat; 18+ only |
| SpicyChat | $5.95 a month | $60 ($5.00 a month) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Policy page did not load; not verified |
| EVA AI | Not published | Not published | Free download | Not published | Yes | Not published | App Store 18+ (infrequent sexual content) |
| Romantic AI | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Yes | Not published | 18+ explicit content |
| Nomi | $9.99 a month | $59.99 ($5.00 a month) | Yes | Not checked | Yes | Yes | Permissive text; no nude images |
| Kindroid | $15.99 a month | $159.99 ($13.33 a month) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 18+; nudity filtered on its social feed |
| Joyland | $19.99 a month | $107.99 ($9.00 a month) | Yes | Not checked | Yes | Not checked | Not published |
| Chub AI | $20 a month | Not published | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not checked | Says it supports uncensored models |
"Not published" means the app does not show the figure on its own pages or App Store listing. "Paid plans from" is the cheapest monthly plan; annual plans are the cheapest yearly charge.
The 8 best Candy AI alternatives, one line each
- CrushOn AI: No-filter character chat for adults; the free plan gives 100 message credits a month and paid plans run from $5.99 to $199.99 a month.
- SpicyChat: Character chat with group chats, in-chat images and memory sold by tier (context levels from 4K to 32K); paid plans run $5.95 to $29.95 a month.
- EVA AI: iOS AI girlfriend app by Novi Limited with 1, 3 and 12-month memberships and a currency called Neurons.
- Romantic AI: Romance-first AI girlfriend that can send pictures; Premium is sold on unlimited messages and unblurred replies.
- Nomi: Memory-led companion with group chat rooms and selfies; Standard is $15.99 a month or $99.99 a year, and Nomi says it has no plans for ads.
- Kindroid: Voice and video calls, selfies and up to 20 group chats on Standard ($15.99 a month), with Ultra and MAX add-ons for longer memory.
- Joyland: Character chat where memory grows with the plan: in-conversation on free, cross-session on Standard ($19.99) and long-term on Premium ($39.99).
- Chub AI: One $20 a month plan with unlimited access to all its models, voice and images, paid in crypto only.
Which Candy AI alternative fits which need
- A free plan that lasts: CrushOn AI gives 100 message credits a month on its free plan; SpicyChat's free plan runs with ads.
- Flat pricing for media: Chub AI's single $20 plan includes unlimited images and voice, with no token store.
- Memory and calls: Kindroid includes voice and video calls, long-term memory and group chats in Standard at $15.99 a month.
Candy AI head-to-head comparisons
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Sources
Every price and policy above comes from the app's own website, help center, terms or US App Store listing, on the date shown. Prices are in US dollars, exclude tax and change often. Monthly equivalents of annual plans are our division by 12. The full dataset with a source for every field is on the AI companion apps directory.
- Candy AI: plans and prices (checked October 26, 2026)
- Candy AI: free plan (checked October 26, 2026)
- Candy AI: content policy (checked October 26, 2026)
- CrushOn AI: plans and prices (checked October 30, 2026)
- CrushOn AI: company (checked October 30, 2026)
- SpicyChat: plans and prices (checked October 30, 2026)
- EVA AI: plans and prices (checked October 30, 2026)
- Romantic AI: plans and prices (checked October 30, 2026)
- Nomi: plans and prices (checked October 26, 2026)
- Nomi: free plan (checked October 26, 2026)
- Nomi: content policy (checked October 26, 2026)
- Nomi: company (checked October 26, 2026)
- Kindroid: plans and prices (checked October 26, 2026)
- Kindroid: free plan (checked October 26, 2026)
- Kindroid: content policy (checked October 26, 2026)
- Kindroid: company (checked October 26, 2026)
- Joyland: plans and prices (checked October 30, 2026)
- Joyland: content policy (checked October 30, 2026)
- Chub AI: plans and prices (checked October 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What is cheaper than Candy AI?
On monthly plans, CrushOn AI Standard ($5.99) and SpicyChat Get a Taste ($5.95) cost less than Candy AI's $13.99. On annual plans Candy AI is hard to beat at $3.99 a month billed yearly ($47.88).
Which Candy AI alternative has the best free tier?
CrushOn AI publishes the clearest free plan: 100 message credits a month, free models and 8K memory. Candy AI's terms limit free users to about 5 messages.
Is there a Candy AI alternative without tokens?
Chub AI sells one $20 a month plan with unlimited access to its models, voice and images, paid in crypto. Most others, including Candy AI, sell tokens or credits on top of the subscription.