Fantasy.ai vs The Friend
Which AI companion is the better pick? A side-by-side of the facts we collected — each one linked to its source on the app's review page.
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The Friend
6.4/10Pick The Friend for: the lower entry price, long-term memory, group chats, better privacy terms.
The short answer
- Fantasy.ai and The Friend score about the same overall (6.4 vs 6.4 out of 10).
- The Friend is cheaper to start: $9.99 vs $14.99 a month.
- Only Fantasy.ai advertises your own characters.
- Only The Friend advertises long-term memory, group chats.
- The Friend does better on privacy in our check (5.0 vs 4.0).
Side by side
| Fantasy.ai | The Friend | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $14.99/month | $9.99/month |
| Voice messages or calls | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Long-term memory | No | Yes |
| Your own characters | Yes | No |
| Group chats | No | Yes |
| Privacy & safety | 4.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Operator | DreamAI SRL, RO | IMAER LTD, BG |
Scores and facts come from each app's pricing page, privacy policy and terms (sources and dates on the review pages). How we rate
FAQ
- Which is better, Fantasy.ai or The Friend?
- Fantasy.ai and The Friend score about the same overall (6.4 vs 6.4 out of 10).
- Is Fantasy.ai or The Friend cheaper?
- The Friend is cheaper to start: $9.99 vs $14.99 a month.
- Do Fantasy.ai and The Friend have a free plan?
- Fantasy.ai: yes. The Friend: yes.