Anima vs Friends
| Anima | Friends | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web | iOS, Android |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Voice conversations | Yes | — |
| Persistent memory | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile access | both | both |
| Customization level | extensive | extensive |
| Image or video chat | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best AI Companion Apps. On Everything Xiaomi, Anima scores higher on our published basis.