Here's an honest side-by-side, including where Candy AI is ahead.
Why people look for Candy AI alternatives
The most common reason is the free plan: a few messages is enough to see the app, not to get to know a character. Others want simpler pricing, or memory they can check and correct. And some just want a different set of characters and a different writing style.
Where Candy AI is ahead
To be fair about it:
- More media: voice messages, voice calls (in beta) and video, which we don't offer yet.
- More ways to pay, including Apple Pay, Google Pay and bank transfer.
- A cheaper annual plan on its US pricing page.
- Digital twins of real content creators, alongside its own characters.
Where Naughty Chats is different
A free plan you can use every day: 50 messages with any character, reset daily. Memory that isn't a black box: everything she remembers about you is listed in the chat, where you can edit or delete it. And characters with detailed scenarios, from a vampire countess to a snowed-in ski instructor, in realistic and anime styles.
When you want more, Premium (from $5 a month) makes messages unlimited, adds 100 to 120 tokens a month for photos and lets you create your own AI girlfriend.
Switching from Candy AI
Pick a girl with a similar vibe, or design your own. Tell her what you liked about your old companion in your first message, and she'll remember it. The AI sexting guide has tips for getting better replies from the start.
Updated September 2026