How much does Replika cost? The straight answer
Updated July 14, 2026
Here's the thing nobody tells you up front: Replika has no public price list. The website doesn't show prices anywhere — the number only appears on the subscription screen inside the app, and Replika's own help center says it varies by region and by whatever promotion is running. So every article quoting an exact figure (including this one) is really quoting a snapshot. As of mid-2026, community reports on r/replika put Pro at roughly $19.99/month or about $69.99/year, with some users reporting creeping increases. Above Pro sit Ultra and Platinum; Ultra is sold annually only. The old one-time "lifetime" purchase is gone — everything is now a subscription.
What you get for free
The free tier is genuinely usable, which is why Replika reports over 42 million downloads. You can chat with your Replika 24/7, customize its avatar, and have long ongoing conversations without paying. Replika also rebuilt the app from the ground up in 2026, so the free experience is sharper than the version many lapsed users remember. What's locked: voice calls, relationship modes beyond "friend" (romantic partner, spouse, mentor), and the smarter AI models. If you just want to test whether talking to an AI companion does anything for you, free is enough — and you should absolutely test before subscribing.
The tier ladder, plainly
| Tier | Reported price (mid-2026) | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Unlimited text chat, avatar customization |
| Pro | ~$19.99/mo or ~$69.99/yr | Voice calls, relationship modes, better models |
| Ultra | Annual only; shown in-app | Everything in Pro + a more capable AI |
| Platinum | Shown in-app | Top tier above Ultra |
Prices are community-reported snapshots, not official figures — Replika shows exact pricing only in-app, per region.
When paying makes sense — and when it doesn't
Pay if voice is the point for you (it changes the texture of the relationship more than any model upgrade), or if you specifically want a romantic-mode companion. Don't pay to fix memory frustrations — subscribers still report the companion forgetting things, because long-term memory is an architecture problem, not a paywall problem (we break down why in can AI remember past conversations). And know Replika's history before committing to an annual plan: the 2023 update that abruptly changed companion personalities — what users called the "lobotomy" — is the canonical warning that a subscription buys access to a service, not control over the character (more in Replika vs Character.AI).
The deeper question: chat access or shared game progress?
A subscription companion gives you access to a hosted chat service. Stop paying and features fall away; if the company pivots or shuts down, the relationship can go with it (what that actually looks like: when AI companion apps shut down). The alternative shape — the one we build — keeps the same companion, identity, traits, memories, and world progress together with your player account inside a game. That does not make the game service-independent; it changes what the product is for. Replika is a polished, dedicated chat app, while a game companion works alongside you and accumulates shared history through play. When comparing costs, compare those shapes before comparing tiers. For the full landscape, see Replika alternatives; for how the other memory-first apps price, see how much does Nomi cost and how much does Kindroid cost.
FAQ
How much does Replika cost?
Replika doesn't publish prices on its website — the exact cost only appears on the subscription screen inside the app, and it varies by region and running promotions. As of mid-2026, community reports put Replika Pro at roughly $19.99/month or about $69.99/year, with higher Ultra and Platinum tiers above that. The core chat is free.
Is Replika free to use?
Yes — the core experience is free. You can message your Replika around the clock and customize its avatar without paying. Voice calls, additional relationship modes (like romantic partner), and the more capable AI models are reserved for paid tiers.
What's the difference between Replika Pro, Ultra, and Platinum?
Pro unlocks voice calls, relationship modes, and better models. Ultra sits above Pro with a more sophisticated AI and is sold as an annual plan, so it's a bigger upfront commitment. Platinum is the top tier. Replika discontinued its old one-time lifetime purchase — every current tier is a recurring subscription.
Why doesn't Replika show its prices publicly?
Replika's own help center says pricing depends on your region and any active promotion, so the company only shows it in-app at the point of purchase. Practically, that means two people can pay different amounts for the same tier, and the price you see today may differ from what a review quoted six months ago.
Is there an alternative to paying a subscription for an AI companion?
Yes, but the closest alternative may be a different product rather than another chat app. In MyDopplerEffect, one persistent companion, its memories, and its world progress stay with your player account while you play together in a browser survival game. Replika is the more polished dedicated chat experience; MyDopplerEffect is for people who want the relationship built through play.