Ensoul
7.2#4 in ai companion apps$12 one-timeFree planAndroidWebmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | Ensoul | Hina |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | The site describes Ensoul as early software built by one person and links to the maker account Dominus Venerus; it does not state an HQ or founding year on the opened pages. | The maker identifies himself as Bryan, a solo developer and mechanical engineer who taught himself to code. |
| Memory | Memories from conversations can be read, corrected, or deleted by the user. | The product describes short-term, mid-term, and long-term memory layers that work together across conversations. |
| Product | Ensoul is a local-first AI companion app that keeps a companion’s identity, memory, mood, and history as documents on the user’s device. | Hina is an AI companion designed to remember conversations and proactively check in. |
Ensoul plans
- EnsoulFree
- Hosted access contribution$12, paid once
Hina plans
- Free during betaFree
Pick Ensoul if…
Ensoul suits adults 18 and over who want to create AI companions and manage their memories themselves. It may also suit users who want to import or export companion files or choose their model provider.
Pick Hina if…
Hina suits adults seeking a customizable conversational companion with persistent memory and proactive check-ins. It is not intended as professional medical, therapeutic, or crisis support.