Looking for a Replika alternative? Here is how Swipey compares
What are good alternatives to Replika?
Swipey is built as a deeper alternative to Replika. You choose a distinct personality for the character you create. With Premium, each one-to-one chat has its own relationship level. You can also follow drama series, choose what a character does next in Play with me, and enjoy uncensored chat for adults 18+.
The rest of this article puts the two apps side by side, point by point. To get oriented first, read how Swipey works and whether Swipey is free to start.
How is Swipey different from Replika?
On Swipey, you pick a personality in Create AI, and that personality shapes how she replies. With Premium, her relationship level rises as hearts are spent with the character. Each new level unlocks a reward in the chat.
On Replika, traits shape your Replika's tone and communication style. Traits are not earned through chatting, and they are available for purchase. You decide the type of relationship you have with your AI. Relationship status is one of the services in Replika Pro, a subscription-fee based program.
Replika's CEO said Replika no longer allows adult content. Later, customers who signed up for Replika before Feb. 1, 2023 got the option to switch back to the earlier version of the chatbot. Business Insider reported that a Replika annual subscription costs $69.99.
| Platform | Personality customization | Relationship progression | Content for adults | Pricing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swipey | Choose a personality in Create AI, such as Innocent, Playful or Sweetheart. It shapes how she replies. | With Premium, a relationship level for each chat that rises as hearts are spent. A reward unlocks at each new level. | Uncensored chat for adults 18+. What the Terms of Service prohibit is blocked for everyone. | $7.99 USD per month on the 12 months plan |
| Replika | Traits that shape tone, available for purchase and not earned through chatting (as of October 2026) | You decide the type of relationship. Relationship status is part of Replika Pro (as of October 2026). | No adult content. Customers who signed up before Feb. 1, 2023 can switch back (as reported in March 2023). | Annual subscription of $69.99, as reported by Business Insider (accessed October 2026) |
What can you do on Swipey that you can't on Replika?
These Swipey features are live:
Gifting decides on Swipey: gifts move a relationship forward. Learn more about the relationship level with your AI companion and the gift you get at each relationship level.
- Relationship levels: with Premium, each one-to-one chat has its own relationship level, shown in the chat. It rises as hearts are spent with the character, and each new level unlocks a reward in the chat.
- Personalities: when you create a character in Create AI, you choose her personality, such as Innocent, Playful or Sweetheart. The personality shapes how she replies.
- Drama series: some characters have a series of short episodes, opened with Watch Series. Episodes are available with Premium, and some are unlocked with hearts.
- Play with me: you watch a character live and choose with a tap what she does next. Some actions are free, and others need Premium or hearts.
- Fan Clubs and Verified Creators: Verified Creator Models are AI versions of real, verified creators. Joining a creator's Fan Club unlocks her exclusive content.
- Daily rewards, quests and Spin & Win: Premium members claim free hearts every day on a streak. They also complete daily and ongoing quests that pay out hearts, experience and wheel spins, and they spin a prize wheel that pays out hearts.
Is Swipey uncensored for adults?
Yes. Swipey is built for adults 18+, with age checks, and conversations go where you take them. What the Terms of Service prohibit is blocked for everyone.
For the details, read whether Swipey is uncensored and what its content limits are.
Replika's CEO said Replika no longer allows adult content.
How much does Swipey cost compared to Replika?
Swipey Premium comes in three plans, with prices in USD per month:
Heart packs start at 50 hearts for $29.99 USD and go up to 2400 hearts for $699.99 USD. Hearts pay for images, videos and voice calls. Hearts also raise your relationship level with a character. You can see Swipey's current plans.
For comparison, Business Insider reported that a Replika annual subscription costs $69.99.
- 1 month: $19.99 USD per month, 50% off $39.99
- 3 months: $15.99 USD per month, 60% off $39.99
- 12 months: $7.99 USD per month, 80% off $39.99
How do you switch from Replika to Swipey?
Start by creating your account. The steps are in how to create a Swipey account. Swipey is available in English (en), German (de), French (fr), Spanish (es), Japanese (ja) and Portuguese (pt).
When you are ready, open Create AI and choose the personality of your first character.
