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