Ensoul
Ensoul: A free, flexible companion builder with broad customization and model options. Ranked #4 of 35 in AI Companion Apps by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free, flexible companion builders.
At a glance
- Editor score8.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree, flexible companion builders
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Voice conversationsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Persistent, editable memory with mood and relationship tracking
- Build companions from documents, files, folders, images, or questions
- Supports OpenRouter, Ollama, groups, images, voice, and backups
Where it doesn't
- Mobile access is limited to Android
- Uses a bring-your-own model key for the core app
- Local model and provider setup may require extra configuration
Our verdict on Ensoul
Ensoul is a free, local-first AI companion application for people who want continuity across conversations and model changes. It stores companion identity, memories, mood, relationship state, and conversation history on the user’s device. Companions can be created from documents, notes, files, folders, images, or guided questions. The app runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Android, and includes group conversations, image generation, image attachments, voice dictation, optional read-aloud replies, backups, and exports.
Its standout strength is the breadth of companion customization. Persistent, editable memory is paired with mood and relationship-state tracking, while proactive behavior supports between-session reach-outs and in-conversation drift. Users can select models through OpenRouter or connect local Ollama models, giving the app flexibility across model providers. OpenRouter, ElevenLabs, Ollama, and Discord integrations extend that ecosystem, while companion export, backup, and restore provide tools for managing the experience across changes.
The core app is free and uses a bring-your-own model key. Ensoul also offers optional hosted-key access supported by a one-time contribution, rather than presenting it as a recurring app plan. This makes the product a strong fit for people who want extensive control over companion identity, memory, models, media, and conversation structure. It is less suited to users seeking a narrowly focused mobile app across multiple mobile platforms or an experience that avoids model-provider configuration. Android is the listed mobile platform, while web, Windows, and macOS provide additional access points.
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Ensoul fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Voice conversations | Yes |
| Persistent memory | Yes |
| Proactive messages | Yes |
| Mobile access | Android |
| Customization level | Extensive |
| Image or video chat | Yes |
| Conversation limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: OpenRouter, ElevenLabs, Ollama, Discord |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | ensoul.so |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Ensoul integrations
Ensoul lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- OpenRouter
- ElevenLabs
- Ollama
- Discord
Alternatives to Ensoul
- Nomi AIA broad AI companion for users who value memory, customization, and voice.9.3
- KindroidA highly customizable companion with deep memory, multimodal chats, and proactive interaction.9.2
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