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Head to head · facts checked 12 November 2026

Nomi vs Candy AI

Nomi's lowest verified plan is $15.99 a month and Candy AI's is $3.99. Nomi states a minimum age of 18+; Candy AI states 18+. We found 2 verified differences between them, listed below.

Nomi vs Candy AI: side by side

NomiCandy AI
Price fromfrom $15.99 a month (Standard)from $3.99 a month (12 months)
Free tierYesNot verified
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb
Minimum age18+18+
Adult contentAllowed for adultsAllowed for adults
Voice✓ Yes✓ Yes
Images✓ Yes✓ Yes
Memory✓ Yes✓ Yes
Group chat✓ YesNot verified
Custom characters✓ Yes✓ Yes
VideoNot verified✓ Yes
Teen safetyUsers self-declare their age at sign-up and the terms reserve the right to add age verification and suspend suspected under-18 accounts; no parental controls or teen mode were found.Access relies mainly on a self-declared age gate, and the operator says it may request further adult verification.
CompanyGlimpse.ai, Inc.EverAI Limited
Launched2023Not verified

Key differences

  • Price: Candy AI's lowest verified plan is $3.99 a month, against $15.99 for Nomi.
  • Platforms: Nomi is also on iOS, Android.

Choose Nomi if…

Adults who want persistent companions with layered memory and group chats with several characters.

Nomi: full profile →

Choose Candy AI if…

Adults who want a browser-based companion with image, voice and video generation in one subscription.

Candy AI: full profile →

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Nomi or Candy AI?
Nomi's lowest verified plan is $15.99 a month (Standard); Candy AI's lowest verified plan is $3.99 a month (12 months). Prices were checked on 12 November 2026 and can change.
Are Nomi and Candy AI free?
Nomi has a free tier; Candy AI's free tier is not verified.
What are the age limits for Nomi and Candy AI?
Nomi states 18+; Candy AI states 18+.
Do Nomi and Candy AI allow adult content?
Adult content: on Nomi it is allowed for adults; on Candy AI it is allowed for adults.
Who should choose Nomi or Candy AI?
Nomi: Adults who want persistent companions with layered memory and group chats with several characters. Candy AI: Adults who want a browser-based companion with image, voice and video generation in one subscription.

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Facts checked 12 November 2026. Prices and policies change; confirm in the app before you pay. “Not verified” means we could not confirm it from a reliable source.