Candy AI vs Nomi AI

Candy AI is an online chat application for conversations with fictional AI characters. Users can choose from over 100 characters or create a companion by selecting attributes such as appearance, voice, personality, and hobbies. The service supports text, images, videos, and voice notes, as well as voice conversations and personalized image and AI video generation. Conversations can adapt to a user's tone and retain information shared in chat. Roleplay and storytelling are available subject to the Community Guidelines. Candy AI works on Android, iOS, and the web without installation. A free plan and free trial are listed. The Premium — 1 Month plan is $9.99 a month for the first month, then renews monthly at €13.99; other listed options include Premium — 12 Months at $3.99 a year, Premium — 3 Months at $8.99 a month, Premium — every 2 weeks at $9.79 a month, and Premium — weekly at $5.60 a month. The service is intended for adults aged 18 or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever applies. Its Privacy Notice says interactions may be used to develop AI and moderation systems, and chatbot messages may be shared with third-party LLM providers.

Nomi AI is a platform for conversations with AI companions for friendship, romantic relationships, fantasy roleplay, or mentorship. Users can create a backstory, share preferences, and shape a companion’s personality through conversation. Short-, medium-, and long-term memory retain preferences and roleplay context. Nomis support voice chats and hands-free calls, can optionally message after a user has been away, and can access the internet to discuss shared links or view images. Users can create multiple Nomis for one-to-one or group chats, with memory across both; companions can also send scenario-based selfies, and image and art generation are supported. The service runs on Android, iOS, and web, including a browser-based PWA. Free-tier users retain one-to-one chats, while group chats, video creation, voice messaging, and calls become read-only. The Free plan costs nothing; paid monthly plans include Launch Plan Monthly at $9.99 a month and Standard Plan at $15.99 a month. Nomi is intended for adults only, and its terms prohibit use by anyone under 18.