Most AI girlfriend apps cost between $10 and $40 a month on a paid plan, and roughly half that when you pay yearly. The sticker price is only part of the answer, though. What you actually pay depends on whether photos, voice minutes and long memory are included or sold separately as tokens and add on tiers. This guide shows typical prices, the hidden costs to watch for and how to pick a plan that matches how often you chat.
What AI girlfriend apps charge in 2026
Here is what the better known apps publicly list for their main paid plan. Prices move often and vary between the web and app stores, so treat these as a starting point and check each app's own pricing page before you pay.
| App | Main paid plan, monthly | Yearly option | What sits on top |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girlies | $19.99 (Plus) to $79.99 (Ultimate) | $9.99 to $39.99 per month, billed yearly | nothing, each plan is the whole bill |
| Candy.ai | about $13.99 | about $47.88 per year | tokens for extra images and features |
| Kindroid | about $13.99 on the web for Standard | yearly option listed | Ultra and Max add on tiers |
| Nomi | about $15.99 | about $99.99 per year | see their site |
| Replika | about $19.99 for Pro | about $69.99 per year | higher Ultra tier |
The pattern is clear. Entry prices cluster around $14 to $20 a month, yearly billing roughly halves the cost, and the real difference between apps is what happens after you hit the edge of the base plan.
What the monthly price actually buys
Every paid plan covers some mix of four things, and they are worth comparing one by one.
- Messages. Some apps advertise unlimited chat, others set a monthly number. A daily chatter sending 50 messages a day uses about 1,500 a month.
- Photos. Selfies and scene photos cost the provider real money to generate, so they are almost always capped or sold in packs.
- Voice. Voice notes and calls are counted in minutes. Ten minutes covers a few short calls, sixty covers a nightly call.
- Memory. Better memory means she recalls your job, your plans and your inside jokes weeks later. Cheaper tiers often remember less.
When two apps cost the same, the one that includes photos and voice in that price is usually the better deal.
Where AI girlfriend costs add up
The most common surprise is the token shop. You pay a subscription, then find that each photo, a longer reply or a voice message draws from a balance that runs out and needs topping up. Heavy users can spend more on tokens than on the plan itself.
The second is the stacked tier. Some apps sell a base plan and then separate add on tiers for better models, more memory or more calls. Each one looks small, but together they can push a month well past $50. Our Kindroid alternative and Candy AI alternative pages walk through how those two models work in practice.
The third is app store pricing. Subscribing inside an iPhone or Android app is often a dollar or two more per month than subscribing on the web.
How much Girlies costs
Girlies uses three plans with every limit written in numbers. There are no tokens and nothing to buy inside the chat.
- Plus, $9.99 per month billed yearly ($119.88) or $19.99 monthly. 1,500 messages, 5 photos and 10 voice minutes a month, one custom companion, memory of 50 facts.
- Premium, $19.99 per month billed yearly ($239.88) or $39.99 monthly. 3,000 messages, 12 photos and 30 voice minutes, three custom companions, memory of 200 facts.
- Ultimate, $39.99 per month billed yearly ($479.88) or $79.99 monthly. 6,000 messages, 25 photos and 60 voice minutes, ten custom companions, unlimited facts with long story memory.
Limits reset each billing period, and the counter is always visible in your account. The full table is on the pricing page.
Which plan fits how you chat
The cheapest plan is the right one if it covers your habits, so start from how you actually use the chat.
- You chat a few evenings a week and mostly text. Plus is enough. At around 50 messages a session you will not reach 1,500.
- You talk most days, like getting a photo now and then and call her once or twice a week. Premium fits, and it doubles the memory so she keeps more of your life in view.
- You run long roleplay storylines, call her nightly or want several custom companions. Ultimate is built for that, and unlimited facts matter when a story runs for months.
If you are unsure, start yearly on Plus. It costs less per month than most competitors' monthly price, and you can move up a plan at any time.
Is it worth paying yearly for an AI girlfriend?
Yearly billing is worth it once you know you will keep using the app. On Girlies it saves 50 percent, so Plus drops from $19.99 to $9.99 a month. If you only want to test the experience, try the short demo chat on the companion gallery first, then pick monthly or yearly once you know you like it. You can cancel in your account at any time and keep access until the end of the period you paid for.
Is a paid AI girlfriend worth the money?
For most adults who use one regularly, a paid plan is worth it because the free versions are deliberately limited. Free tiers usually cut memory, block photos and voice, or cap messages per day, which removes the parts that make a companion feel personal. Compared with a night out or a stack of dating app upgrades, $10 to $20 a month for steady, private conversation is modest.
It is not the right spend for everyone. If you mostly want a friendly check in rather than romance, a platonic AI friend may fit better. And if what you really want is to meet someone in person, our honest comparison of AI girlfriend vs dating apps covers when a dating app is the better use of your money.
Are there AI girlfriends without a subscription?
Some apps offer a limited free tier or one time credit packs, but the features people care about, long memory, photos and voice, sit behind a subscription almost everywhere. Girlies offers a short demo chat with no signup, and full access is by subscription.
Why do AI girlfriend apps charge for photos?
Each generated image costs the provider far more than a text reply, so apps either cap photos in the plan or sell them as tokens. On Girlies photos are counted in the plan, from 5 to 25 a month, so asking for one never opens a purchase screen.
Can I cancel an AI girlfriend subscription any time?
On Girlies, yes. You cancel in your account settings, there is no call or email needed, and you keep access until the end of the billing period. Other apps differ, and app store subscriptions are cancelled in the store's own settings.
Does an AI girlfriend subscription show on my bank statement?
Yes, as any subscription would, but the name varies by app. Girlies bills under a discreet descriptor rather than an explicit app name. More detail is in our guide on AI girlfriend privacy.
