Choosing the Right AI Model

On Android & Web

1. Open your companion's Profile.
2. The AI Model selector is right on the profile page — choose a model.
3. Your companion will use the new model starting with your next message.

On iPhone

1. Open your companion's Profile.
2. Tap Edit (pencil icon).
3. Find the AI Model selector and choose a model.
4. Save. Your companion will use the new model starting with your next message.

by DeepSeek

Our default model for new companions. Fast, capable, and economical, with strong instruction following and tool use for everyday companion conversations.

by Google

Fast, creative, and excellent at following complex persona instructions. One of the best all-around included options — great for everyday conversations and companions with detailed personalities.

by Google DeepMind

A Mixture-of-Experts model with 26B total parameters and only 4B active per token — delivering strong quality at very low cost. Supports image and video input with a 262K context window. A great budget pick with multimodal capability.

by Google DeepMind

A compact 31B dense multimodal model with native function calling, configurable reasoning mode, and a 256K context window. Supports text, image, and video input. Strong instruction following at a very competitive price point.

by OpenAI

A fast, cost-efficient version of GPT-5. Great for snappy interactions without sacrificing the architectural improvements of the GPT-5 generation.

by OpenAI

A fast, capable model from OpenAI's GPT-4.1 generation with an impressive 1M token context window. Great for companions that handle long conversations or need strong general instruction following without premium pricing.

by Moonshot AI

A highly capable model known for excellent adherence to instructions and strong multilingual support.

by Mistral AI

A fast, cost-effective model that excels in reasoning and daily conversational tasks while maintaining Mistral's characteristic stylistic flair.

by Mistral AI

Mistral's flagship model. More analytical and structured than Medium — better for companions with complex, highly detailed personas or those that need to stay closely aligned with specific companion traits.

by Alibaba Cloud

The most affordable model in our lineup. Despite the name, Qwen 3.5 Flash is a reasoning model — it "thinks" before responding, which means it's not the fastest in terms of latency. However, its extremely low cost makes it an excellent choice for users who prioritize budget over speed.

by Alibaba Cloud

A compact but capable reasoning model. Good general-purpose performance at an extremely low cost. Works well for everyday conversation and companions that don't need heavy tool usage.

by Alibaba Cloud

A vision-language model with strong image understanding. Among the best included options for companions that frequently interact with images and visual content. Not a reasoning model — responses are direct and fast.

by DeepSeek

DeepSeek's latest flagship non-reasoning model. Strong general instruction following, creative writing, and tool use at an extremely low cost. A great budget pick for companions that need capable, well-rounded performance without premium pricing.

by DeepSeek

A capable model from DeepSeek that balances performance with affordability, serving as an excellent budget-conscious alternative.

by DeepSeek

The most cost-effective model in our lineup — ideal for users who want to maximize conversation volume at the lowest possible cost. Solid conversational quality for everyday chat companions. Note that image inputs require a description workaround rather than direct vision.

by Moonshot AI • Est. $0.0107 / turn • BYOK • ~$6.42/mo at 20 msg/day

Moonshot's advanced variant that balances powerful multi-turn reasoning and conversational nuance with cost efficiency.

by Google • Est. $0.0375 / turn • BYOK • ~$22.50/mo at 20 msg/day

Google's most capable model. Deeper reasoning and stronger coherence than Flash, especially for companions with complex backstories or nuanced dynamics.

by OpenAI • Est. $0.0375 / turn • BYOK • ~$22.50/mo at 20 msg/day

OpenAI's latest flagship. Exceptional at complex roleplay and instruction following.

by OpenAI • Est. $0.0375 / turn • BYOK • ~$22.50/mo at 20 msg/day

Fine-tuned version of GPT-5 with improved coherence and reduced refusals.

by OpenAI • Est. $0.0550 / turn • BYOK • ~$33.00/mo at 20 msg/day

OpenAI's previous-generation flagship. Still very capable and well-liked by many. If you're familiar with ChatGPT, this model will feel familiar.

by Anthropic • Est. $0.0720 / turn • BYOK • ~$43.20/mo at 20 msg/day

Anthropic's latest and most capable creative model. Excellent at nuanced companion voice and emotional range. An advanced option for maintaining complex relationship dynamics across long conversations.

by Anthropic • Est. $0.0720 / turn • BYOK • ~$43.20/mo at 20 msg/day

The previous Sonnet generation — still outstanding for creative writing and companion work. Slightly cheaper per token than 4.6 while delivering a very similar quality of experience.

by Anthropic • Est. $0.0240 / turn • BYOK • ~$14.40/mo at 20 msg/day

A lightweight, fast model from Anthropic's Claude family. Great for quick, casual conversations. Less depth than the larger Claude models, but significantly faster response times.

by OpenAI • Est. $0.0195 / turn • BYOK • ~$11.70/mo at 20 msg/day

A cost-effective entry into the GPT-5.4 generation. Delivers solid performance for everyday companions at a lower price point than full GPT-5.4, with a 1M token context window and strong instruction following.

by OpenAI • Est. $0.0440 / turn • BYOK • ~$26.40/mo at 20 msg/day

OpenAI's previous-gen flagship model. Excellent at complex instruction following, detailed persona adherence, and long-context conversations. A proven performer for companions that need reliable, high-quality responses at a lower price than the GPT-5 generation.

by OpenAI • Est. $0.0650 / turn • BYOK • ~$39.00/mo at 20 msg/day

A high-quality model from OpenAI's GPT-5.4 generation with a very large 1M token context window. Strong at complex roleplay, nuanced companion dynamics, and conversations requiring depth. A great mid-tier option between GPT-5 and Claude Sonnet.

by Anthropic • Est. $0.1200 / turn • BYOK • ~$72.00/mo at 20 msg/day

Anthropic's most powerful model. Exceptional reasoning and creative depth. ⚠️ This is one of the most expensive models available — it costs significantly more per message than Sonnet or any included model. Only recommended if you specifically want the absolute maximum quality and are comfortable with the higher API costs.

by Anthropic • Est. $0.1200 / turn • BYOK • ~$72.00/mo at 20 msg/day

Previous-generation Opus. Deep reasoning and creative range. ⚠️ Also one of the most expensive models — similar pricing to Opus 4.6. Consider Sonnet 4.6 for a more balanced quality-to-cost ratio.

by xAI • Est. $0.0720 / turn • BYOK • ~$43.20/mo at 20 msg/day

xAI's full-power model. Stronger reasoning and more creative range than the Fast variants, with a distinctive direct and engaging personality.