Replika Alternatives (2026)
Apps like Replika, with Stella
Updated
Replika alternatives people weigh include Pi, ChatGPT, Wysa, Ash and Stella. Stella is your emotional wellness AI, for adults who want to talk something through, not for romance or roleplay.
Stella is not therapy and is not a substitute for professional care.
At a glance
Stella
Your emotional wellness AI, by voice or text. Not for romance or roleplay.
$9.99 a month or $59.99 a year (US)
Replika
An AI companion, in its own words, by text, voice calls and video.
In-app purchases from $0.99 to $89.99 (as of October 2026)
What are some alternatives to Replika?
People weigh Replika against Pi, ChatGPT, Wysa, Ash and Stella. Each describes itself a little differently, so go by the description that matches what you want, listed under apps like Replika.
What is Replika?
Replika is an AI companion app. Its US App Store listing says "Replika is the AI companion that's been here since 2017" and describes it as available 24/7 by text, voice calls and video. Its homepage title calls it "The AI Friend to do Life With."
How much is Replika Pro?
Replika's US App Store listing has no item called Replika Pro. As of October 2026 it shows in-app purchases from $0.99 to $89.99, topped by Replika Platinum at $89.99. The rest, as listed:
- MONTHLY $7.99 and Monthly $14.99
- Annual $69.99 and $49.99, and YEARLY $49.99
- Four gem packs, $0.99 to $19.99
A Replika help center article from April 2025 mentions paying for Replika Pro but gives no price. Check the renewal terms Apple shows before you buy.
Is Replika safe?
Whether Replika suits you is your call. Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, has acted against Replika's maker, Luka, twice:
- February 2023: it temporarily limited Luka's processing of data.
- May 2025: it fined Luka 5 million euros over how it handled personal data, noting the decision was being contested, and opened a separate investigation into the AI system behind the chatbot.
Replika's privacy policy shows how it handles your data.
The key difference
Replika describes itself as an AI companion, and its homepage title calls it an AI friend to do life with. Stella has a different job.
Tell Stella what happened, or what you keep putting off, by voice or text. She keeps what you've told her in mind, tells you straight but kindly, and helps you find the words or choose a small step when you're ready.
A friend to figure it out with.
When to choose each
I want an AI friend to spend time with
Replika (fits better)
That is how it describes itself.
Stella
Not for company for its own sake, or for romance or roleplay.
Something happened and I want to say it out loud
Stella (fits better)
By voice or text, even the part you're still figuring out.
Replika
Takes text, voice calls and video.
I also want help learning, planning or brainstorming
Pi (fits better)
Its US App Store listing says it can help with all three.
Stella
Not built for research or everyday questions.
I'm in crisis
Stella
Stella is not a crisis service. If you're in danger, call or text 988 in the US, or your local emergency number.
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Replika vs Stella, feature by feature
| Feature | Stella | Replika |
|---|---|---|
| Calls itself | Your emotional wellness AI | An AI companion |
| Built for | Talking something through, not romance or roleplay | An AI friend to do life with |
| Ways to talk | Voice or text | Text, voice calls and video (fits better) |
| Pet, rewards and gems | No pet, no rewards | Four gem packs, $0.99 to $19.99 |
| Price | $9.99/month or $59.99/year (US) | In-app purchases, $0.99 to $89.99 |
| Plans | Monthly or yearly | Items named Monthly, Yearly, Annual and Platinum |
Apps like Replika
Each is described the way its maker describes it. The order is not a ranking.
Stella
Your emotional wellness AI, by voice or text. In the US, $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year.
Compare: Pi AI alternatives and what happened to PiPi
Calls itself a "personal intelligence partner." Its US App Store listing shows $0.00 and no in-app purchases (as of October 2026).
Compare: Venting to ChatGPTChatGPT
Offers an Advanced Voice Mode, per its US App Store listing. OpenAI says Plus costs $20 per month (as of October 2026).
Compare: Wysa app cost and apps like WysaWysa
Calls itself an "emotionally intelligent chatbot." In-app purchases run from $4.99 to $144.99 (as of October 2026).
Compare: Stella vs. Ash AIAsh
Calls itself "AI for Mental Health," by voice or text. In-app purchases run from $9.99 to $169.99 (as of October 2026).
The honest take
If you want an AI friend to spend time with, Replika is the one of the two that describes itself that way. Whether it suits you is your call.
Stella is for adults who want to talk something through, by voice or text. She tells you straight but kindly. She is not for romance or roleplay. Stella is not therapy and is not a substitute for professional care. You can use both.
How we made this comparison
StellaLabs makes Stella. Every statement here about another app comes from that company's own App Store listing, website or help pages (or an archived copy), or a regulator's public release, or, where the page says so, Apple's search results or whether a site loads, as of . Prices change, so check the listing before you buy; we did not test the other apps.
Sources (11)
- Replika, US App Store listing (opens in a new tab)
- Replika homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Replika help center article from April 2025 (via Internet Archive) (opens in a new tab)
- Garante press release (February 2023) (opens in a new tab)
- Garante press release (May 2025) (opens in a new tab)
- Pi, US App Store listing (opens in a new tab)
- ChatGPT, US App Store listing (opens in a new tab)
- OpenAI ChatGPT Plus help article (via Internet Archive) (opens in a new tab)
- Wysa, US App Store listing (opens in a new tab)
- Wysa homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Ash, US App Store listing (opens in a new tab)
Questions about Replika alternatives
What are some alternatives to Replika?
People weigh Replika against Pi, ChatGPT, Wysa, Ash and Stella. According to their US App Store listings, Pi calls itself a "personal intelligence partner," Wysa an "emotionally intelligent chatbot" and Ash "AI for Mental Health." Stella is for adults who want to talk something through, not for romance or roleplay.
How much does Replika Pro cost?
Replika's US App Store listing has no item called Replika Pro. As of October 2026 it shows in-app purchases from $0.99 to $89.99, topped by Replika Platinum at $89.99. A Replika help center article from April 2025 mentions Replika Pro and gives no price.
Is Replika safe?
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, fined Replika's maker, Luka, 5 million euros in May 2025 over how it handled personal data, and its release noted the decision was being contested. In February 2023 it had temporarily limited Luka's processing of data. Whether Replika suits you is your call, and its privacy policy shows how it handles your data.
Is there an app like Replika that is not for romance?
Stella is not for romance or roleplay. She is your emotional wellness AI, for adults who want to talk something through by voice or text.
What is Stella?
Stella is your emotional wellness AI. Tell Stella what happened, or what you keep putting off, by voice or text. She keeps what you've told her in mind, tells you straight but kindly, and helps you find the words or choose a small step when you're ready. No streaks, nothing to log.
How much does Stella cost?
In the US, Stella is $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year. The App Store shows your local price and renewal terms before you buy.
Is Stella therapy?
No. Stella is not therapy and is not a substitute for professional care.
Tell Stella what happened.
Even the part you're still figuring out. Download the app or send her a text. The app is free to download; a subscription is required to keep using it.
Stella is not therapy and is not a substitute for professional care.
Keep comparing
Other tools people weigh against Stella when they are deciding the same thing.
- Pi AI alternatives and what happened to PiWhat Inflection AI said about Pi in 2023 and 2024, Pi's US App Store price and whether it is still available as of Oct 2026, and Pi AI alternatives.
- Venting to ChatGPTWhat ChatGPT offers and what it costs as of Oct 2026, per its US App Store listing and OpenAI's help pages, and where Stella fits for talking it through.
- Wysa app cost and apps like WysaWhat the Wysa app is and what its in-app purchases cost on the US App Store as of Oct 2026, plus apps like Wysa and how Stella compares.
- Stella vs. Ash AIAsh calls itself "AI for Mental Health". Who makes the Ash app, what its in-app purchases cost as of Oct 2026, and how it compares with Stella.
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