Practical how-to guides for getting started with and getting more from AI companions.
GuidesNew to adult AI companions? We ranked the eight most beginner-friendly apps of 2026 by free tiers, ease of setup, and low-friction onboarding — so you can start chatting today without a credit card.
GuidesChoosing an AI companion comes down to one question: what do you want most? After months of hands-on testing, we built a simple framework to help you decide — plus a shortlist of eight apps to match against it, from all-round default Candy AI to specialists for voice, media, and roleplay.
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