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Head-to-head · 2026

Joi AIvsNomi.

Nomi rates stronger on long-term memory; Joi AI rates higher on voice. Pick by which moment matters more — daily continuity or single-call presence.

Updated 2026-08-24 · Nomi assessed from public info, not yet hands-on tested

Joi AI
6.9 / 10

Companion chat, mid-pivot

Our April test loved its real-time voice — public reporting says the product has since pivoted text-first, with calls metered through credits. Re-test pending.

Memory
5/10
Voice
9/10
Safety
7/10
Onboarding
6/10
Nomi
7.5 / 10*

Memory-first and deliberately unfiltered

*Provisional — assessed from public information, not yet through our 14-day hands-on test.

The category's memory specialist — the reputation is largely earned, though safety guardrails are thin by design.

Memory
9/10
Voice
6/10
Safety
3/10
Onboarding
7/10
Side-by-side

Feature-by-feature.

Nomi is assessed from public information rather than our hands-on benchmark — the full protocol is on /methodology.

Joi AI vs Nomi — feature comparison.
FeatureJoi AINomi
Long-term memoryPartialYes
Real photosNoYes
Voice messagesYesYes
Video callsYesYes
Persona customizationNoYes
Multiple companionsNoYes
Romantic / spicy modePartialYes
Starting priceFree tierFree tier
Editorial score6.9 / 107.5 / 10 (provisional)
Best for

Who each one is for.

Joi AI

Casual text-led chat

  • Casual text-led chat
  • Trying the format

Nomi

Long-term memory above all else

  • Long-term memory above all else
  • Group chats with up to 10 companions
  • Unfiltered text roleplay
Common questions

Joi AI vs Nomi,
answered.

Joi AI or Nomi — which is better?

Nomi carries a provisional 7.5 / 10 from public information — we haven't hands-on tested it yet; Joi AI scored 6.9 / 10 in our 14-day test. Nomi rates stronger on long-term memory; Joi AI rates higher on voice. Pick by which moment matters more — daily continuity or single-call presence.

Does Joi AI have better memory than Nomi?

Joi AI's long-term memory is limited; Nomi's is robust. Nomi edges ahead on memory consistency on our assessment (9/10 vs 5/10). For memory that holds across months, see Bae.

Is Joi AI cheaper than Nomi?

Joi AI starts at free (paid from $13.99). Nomi starts at free (paid from $15.99).

Can Joi AI or Nomi send photos?

Joi AI: no. Nomi: yes.

Joi AI vs Nomi vs Bae — which should I pick?

Bae is built around persistent memory and a six-stage relationship arc; Joi AI our april test loved its real-time voice — public reporting says the product has since pivoted text-first, with calls metered through credits. re-test pending. Nomi the category's memory specialist — the reputation is largely earned, though safety guardrails are thin by design.

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Memory that holds across months. Real photos, not stock. Six stages that earn their depth. Three minutes to meet them.