Nomi 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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Nomi
8.6/10Pick Nomi for: the higher overall score, your own characters, better privacy terms, more platforms (Web, iOS, Android).
The short answer
- Nomi scores higher overall: 8.6/10 vs 6.4/10.
- Entry prices: Nomi $9.99, The Friend $9.99 a month.
- Only Nomi advertises your own characters.
- Nomi does better on privacy in our check (6.5 vs 5.0).
Side by side
| Nomi | The Friend | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $9.99/month | $9.99/month |
| Voice messages or calls | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Long-term memory | Yes | Yes |
| Your own characters | Yes | No |
| Group chats | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy & safety | 6.5/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Operator | Glimpse.ai, Inc., US | 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, Nomi or The Friend?
- Nomi scores higher overall: 8.6/10 vs 6.4/10.
- Is Nomi or The Friend cheaper?
- Entry prices: Nomi $9.99, The Friend $9.99 a month.
- Do Nomi and The Friend have a free plan?
- Nomi: yes. The Friend: yes.