Replika

An AI companion built for open-ended conversation, roleplay and emotional support, with a persistent personality that develops through long-term interaction.

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Overview

Replika pioneered the AI companion category: a chatbot with a persistent personality, memory of your conversations, and an appearance you design. It is built for company, roleplay and emotional support rather than productivity, and long-term users describe it as a journal that talks back.

Voice calls, AR and mood tracking deepen the relationship over time. It is not a fact engine — answers optimize for warmth and continuity — and its mix of intimacy and subscription upsells has kept it both beloved and occasionally controversial.

Pros / Cons

Pros

Category-defining companion experience with persistent memory
Roleplay and personality that evolve over months
Voice calls, AR and mood tracking
Large, long-term user community

Cons

Not suitable for factual or productivity work
Feature and policy changes have upset long-time users before
Meaningful features sit behind the Pro subscription

Who it's for

Everyday companionship and conversation practice

Judgment-free journaling and reflection

Long-term roleplay storytelling

Bottom line

The original AI companion — unmatched at long-term rapport, not a work tool.

Key Features

Persistent companion memory

Roleplay & personality growth

Voice calls & AR

Mood tracking

Custom appearance

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Frequently asked questions

What is Replika?

Replika is a Conversational AI tool developed by Replika. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, USA. An AI companion built for open-ended conversation, roleplay and emotional support, with a persistent personality that develops through long-term interaction.