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Head-to-head · AI Companion Apps

Nomi AI vs Neo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Nomi AI #1 in AI Companion Apps 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Nomi AI
Neo #9 in AI Companion Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Neo

Nomi AI leads on 0 checks, Neo on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNomi AI · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresNomi AI · 4 of 4

Nomi AI scores higher on our rubric for ai companion apps: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #9.

Nomi AI is the better fit for memory-focused companion users. Neo is the better fit for health-oriented companion support.

  • Nomi AI fits best

    Memory-focused companion users

  • Neo fits best

    Health-oriented companion support

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Side by side

Feature Nomi AI 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Neo 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.5
Ranking #1 in AI Companion Apps #9 in AI Companion Apps
Best for Memory-focused companion users Health-oriented companion support
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €13.99/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Nomi AI 4/4 · Neo 3/4
Voice conversations ✓ ✓
Persistent memory ✓ ✓
Proactive messages ✓ ✓
Image or video chat ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile access Both Both
Customization level Extensive Not checked yet
Conversation limit Not checked yet 50 messages/day
Our review
Pros
  • Short-, medium-, and long-term conversational memory
  • Voice calls, proactive messages, group chats, and image generation
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android with a free plan
  • Persistent memory supports continuity across conversations
  • Health tools include reminders, check-ins, and fall detection
  • Available on web, mobile, and self-hosted deployments
Cons
  • Subscription payments are generally nonrefundable
  • Some capabilities require optional recurring subscriptions
  • Its broad feature set may not suit users seeking a narrow chat app
  • Free plan is limited to 50 messages per day
  • Matrix plans add separate one-time companion device charges
  • The broad feature set may exceed simple chat needs
Our verdict

Nomi AI is an AI companion platform for people seeking an AI friend, romantic partner, mentor, or roleplay character. It supports ongoing text conversations with short-, medium-, and long-term memory, alongside customizable backstories,…

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Neo is an AI companion for individuals, families, older adults, disabled users, and people who want an assistant that retains personal context. Its feature set combines conversational support with a persistent 9-dimensional memory graph,…

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  1. Nomi AIAI Companion Apps 9.3Free plan
  2. NeoAI Companion Apps 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Nomi AI — where it wins

    • Short-, medium-, and long-term conversational memory
    • Voice calls, proactive messages, group chats, and image generation
    • Available on web, iOS, and Android with a free plan

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription payments are generally nonrefundable
    • Some capabilities require optional recurring subscriptions
    • Its broad feature set may not suit users seeking a narrow chat app
  • Neo — where it wins

    • Persistent memory supports continuity across conversations
    • Health tools include reminders, check-ins, and fall detection
    • Available on web, mobile, and self-hosted deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 50 messages per day
    • Matrix plans add separate one-time companion device charges
    • The broad feature set may exceed simple chat needs
  • Nomi AI9.3/10 · Free plan

    A broad AI companion for users who value memory, customization, and voice.

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  • Neo8.5/10 · Free plan

    A health-oriented AI companion spanning reminders, care tools, voice, and persistent memory.

    Visit NeoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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