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Head to head · facts checked 12 November 2026

Nomi vs Talkie

Nomi's lowest verified plan is $15.99 a month and Talkie's is $9.99. Nomi states a minimum age of 18+; Talkie states 14+ (15 or 16 in some European countries); the iOS listing is rated 18+. We found 3 verified differences between them, listed below.

Nomi vs Talkie: side by side

NomiTalkie
Price fromfrom $15.99 a month (Standard)from $9.99 a month (Talkie+)
Free tierYesYes
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebiOS, Android, Web
Minimum age18+14+ (15 or 16 in some European countries); the iOS listing is rated 18+
Adult contentAllowed for adultsNot allowed
Voice✓ YesNot verified
Images✓ Yes✓ Yes
Memory✓ Yes✓ Yes
Group chat✓ YesNot verified
Custom characters✓ Yes✓ Yes
VideoNot verifiedNot verified
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.The terms set a minimum age of 14 and describe no teen mode, while the iOS listing is rated 18+ and lists parental controls and age assurance without detail.
CompanyGlimpse.ai, Inc.MiniMax (App Store seller: SUBSUP PTE. LTD.)
Launched20232023

Key differences

  • Price: Talkie's lowest verified plan is $9.99 a month, against $15.99 for Nomi.
  • Minimum age: Nomi states 18+; Talkie states 14+ (15 or 16 in some European countries); the iOS listing is rated 18+.
  • Adult content: allowed for adults on Nomi; not allowed on Talkie.

Choose Nomi if…

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

Nomi: full profile →

Choose Talkie if…

Users who want a free, community-driven character chat app with user-created characters.

Talkie: full profile →

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Nomi or Talkie?
Nomi's lowest verified plan is $15.99 a month (Standard); Talkie's lowest verified plan is $9.99 a month (Talkie+). Prices were checked on 12 November 2026 and can change.
Are Nomi and Talkie free?
Nomi has a free tier; Talkie has a free tier.
What are the age limits for Nomi and Talkie?
Nomi states 18+; Talkie states 14+ (15 or 16 in some European countries); the iOS listing is rated 18+.
Do Nomi and Talkie allow adult content?
Adult content: on Nomi it is allowed for adults; on Talkie it is not allowed.
Who should choose Nomi or Talkie?
Nomi: Adults who want persistent companions with layered memory and group chats with several characters. Talkie: Users who want a free, community-driven character chat app with user-created characters.

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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.