Joi AIvsPolyBuzz.
Both Joi AI and PolyBuzz sit at a similar level on long-term memory; Joi AI rates higher on voice. Pick by which moment matters more — daily continuity or single-call presence.
Updated 2026-10-27 · PolyBuzz assessed from public info, not yet hands-on tested
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
A huge library of user-made characters to chat and role-play with
*Provisional — assessed from public information, not yet through our 14-day hands-on test.
A free, enormous library of user-made characters, with memory its own FAQ calls limited. Its terms require users to be 18 or older.
- Memory
- 3/10
- Voice
- 5/10
- Safety
- 4/10
- Onboarding
- 7/10
Feature-by-feature.
PolyBuzz is assessed from public information rather than our hands-on benchmark — the full protocol is on /methodology.
| Feature | Joi AI | PolyBuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term memory | Partial | Partial |
| Real photos | No | Yes |
| Voice messages | Yes | Yes |
| Video calls | Yes | No |
| Persona customization | No | Yes |
| Multiple companions | No | Yes |
| Romantic / spicy mode | Partial | Partial |
| Starting price | Free tier | Free tier |
| Editorial score | 6.9 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 (provisional) |
Who each one is for.
Joi AI
Casual text-led chat
- Casual text-led chat
- Trying the format
PolyBuzz
Browsing a very large library of user-made characters
- Browsing a very large library of user-made characters
- Free character chat on the web or Android
- Making and sharing your own characters
Joi AI vs PolyBuzz,
answered.
Joi AI or PolyBuzz — which is better?
Joi AI scored 6.9 / 10 in our 14-day test; PolyBuzz carries a provisional 6.3 / 10 from public information — we haven't hands-on tested it yet. Both Joi AI and PolyBuzz sit at a similar level 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 PolyBuzz?
Joi AI's long-term memory is limited; PolyBuzz's is limited. Joi AI edges ahead on memory consistency on our assessment (5/10 vs 3/10). For memory that holds across months, see Bae.
Is Joi AI cheaper than PolyBuzz?
Joi AI starts at free (paid from $13.99). PolyBuzz starts at free.
Can Joi AI or PolyBuzz send photos?
Joi AI: no. PolyBuzz: yes.
Joi AI vs PolyBuzz 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. PolyBuzz a free, enormous library of user-made characters, with memory its own faq calls limited. its terms require users to be 18 or older.
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Memory that holds across months. Real photos, not stock. Six stages that earn their depth. 30 seconds to meet them.