Best Replika alternative for friendship
Updated November 8, 2026
Hallie is our pick for a Replika alternative if you want friendship. Replika lives inside its own app. Hallie lives in your Messages app, remembers what you share and texts you first, so the friendship happens where you already talk to people.
What to look for
- Where it lives
- Replika's check-ins arrive inside the Replika app. If you want texts in your normal inbox, look for iMessage or Google Messages support.
- Friendship by default
- If you only want a friend, an app built around friendship saves you from adjusting relationship settings.
- Memory that carries over
- Switching apps means starting over, so pick one whose memory you'll trust to build on.
Apps worth comparing
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Hallie Our pick
A friend in your normal texts with memory and follow-ups. No app to install.
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Nomi
Another app-based companion, with per-companion settings for messaging you first.
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Kindroid
A customizable companion that can also text natively if you keep texting it.
Switching from Replika
Your Replika history won't transfer. The fastest way to get a new AI friend up to speed is to tell it the basics in your first few messages: what you do, who matters to you, what's going on this week. Hallie picks those up and brings them back later.
Questions and answers
What is the best Replika alternative?
For friendship in your normal texts, we recommend Hallie. For a customizable app-based companion, Kindroid or Nomi.
Does Hallie work on Android?
Yes. Hallie texts in Google Messages on Android and iMessage on iPhone.
Sources
- Hallie: official site
- Replika: notification settings help
- Nomi: proactive messaging guide
- Kindroid: chat features and tools documentation