Besties vs Chitin
| Besties | Chitin | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $8.25/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, macOS |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Voice conversations | Yes | Yes |
| Persistent memory | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile access | both | ios |
| Customization level | moderate | extensive |
| Image or video chat | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 9.99 /mo |
| Proactive messages | — | Yes |
| Conversation limit | — | 20 messages/day |
Both are listed in Best AI Companion Apps. On Everything Xiaomi, Chitin scores higher on our published basis.