If you’re looking for a Candy.ai alternative, it’s usually because you want a different free plan, a different mix of features, or more characters to choose from. We compared six sites using what each says on its own pages as of 6 November 2026. We make GirlfriendGPT, the first entry, so we’ve kept to stated facts and said where a page told us nothing.
Quick answer: the best Candy.ai alternatives
Best for roleplay with community characters, voice and video calls: GirlfriendGPT
Best free-forever plan with one companion: Nastia
Best for image and video focus: OurDream
Best small free allowance with community characters: Crushon
Best for a friendly companion on iOS and Android: Replika
What Candy.ai offers
Candy.ai calls itself an AI girlfriend app. Its character builder covers appearance, personality, voice and hobbies. Sign-up is free and it advertises a free trial, though its pages don’t say what the trial includes. Premium lists unlimited text messages, 18+ images and videos, and voice conversations. There is no native app: the site says no installation is needed and suggests adding it to your home screen (candy.ai and its subscriptions page, read 6 Nov 2026).
How we compared
We read each product’s own pages on 6 November 2026. We did not test the apps. Where a page didn’t load or didn’t say, we left the feature out rather than guess. We left out prices because they change often. NSFW content on every site below is for adults aged 18 and over.
1. GirlfriendGPT: best for roleplay, voice and video calls
GirlfriendGPT lets you chat with characters made by its community, talk by voice and video call, create your own character, and generate images of them. Characters remember details from your chats. It’s free to start, and AI video clips use coins. If you like Candy.ai’s custom companion but want a large library of ready-made characters to roleplay with, start with our AI girlfriend page or try AI sexting.
2. Nastia: best free-forever plan
Nastia’s free plan has no expiry and no trial: uncensored chat with one companion, with daily token limits. Paid plans list unlimited messages, voice messages, selfies, video and multiple companions. It runs in the browser, and we didn’t see a native app listed.
3. OurDream: best for image and video focus
OurDream calls itself an AI roleplay platform with chat, images, videos and voice calls. It says it has over 11 million characters (its own claim). Sign-up is free, and its paid plans list unlimited messages plus image and video generation. It uses an 18+ age gate and says it bans deepfakes and lookalikes of real people, including celebrities.
4. Crushon: best small free allowance with community characters
Crushon’s free plan includes 100 messages a month plus community and custom characters. On the free plan, memory is deleted after 7 days of inactivity. Paid plans raise message limits and memory, and the top tier lists unlimited messages. Its pricing page didn’t mention voice or image generation.
5. Replika: best for a friendly companion app
Replika describes itself as an “AI friend”, with iOS and Android apps, calls, selfies, customization and memory. Its homepage didn’t state an adult-content or romantic-roleplay policy, so check before assuming it fits an NSFW use.
How to choose
Want a custom companion built from scratch: Candy.ai and GirlfriendGPT both have character builders.
Want a large library of ready-made characters: GirlfriendGPT or OurDream.
Want to spend nothing: Nastia’s free plan has no expiry; Crushon’s free plan is capped at 100 messages a month.
Want an app from the app store: Replika lists iOS and Android apps; Candy.ai and Nastia run in the browser.
Want voice and video calls: GirlfriendGPT offers both; Candy.ai and OurDream list voice.
For a wider comparison, see our best AI girlfriend apps guide, or Character.AI alternatives if you’re coming from a different platform.
FAQ
Is there a free alternative to Candy.ai?
Yes. Nastia’s free plan has no expiry and covers uncensored chat with one companion, with daily limits. Crushon gives 100 free messages a month. GirlfriendGPT is free to start. Free limits change, so check each site.
Does Candy.ai have an app?
Candy.ai says no installation is needed and suggests adding the site to your home screen. We didn’t see a native app listed on its pages.
Which Candy.ai alternative has voice calls?
GirlfriendGPT offers voice and video calls. Candy.ai and OurDream list voice conversations or calls.
Are these sites only for adults?
NSFW content on all of them is for adults 18 and over, and several use an age gate.
Facts above are drawn from each site’s own pages, read 6 November 2026, and can change. We re-check every three months.
