Best Free AI Girlfriend Apps in 2026

Nobody wants to pay before they’ve seen how an AI companion actually talks. The good news: most of the big names in 2026 offer something for free. The catch is that “free” means different things on each platform.

SweetDream AI gives you daily free messages plus free image generation and custom companion creation—no card required. You can build a character and chat before ever touching a paid plan. Premium (from $9.99/month, often with heavy discounts) unlocks the thing that sets SweetDream apart: live chat and real video calls with your AI. No other major site we’ve reviewed does that. So if you’re curious about face-to-face style interaction, the free tier is enough to see if you like the vibe.

Candy AI runs on a different model. You get a 7-day full-access trial—chat, voice, images, video, the lot. After that it’s subscription with a token system. Candy has 100+ characters and a strong “create your own” builder (ethnicity, voice, personality, hobbies). So the free trial is the real try-before-you-buy moment; use it to test both ready-made characters and the builder.

GoLove AI sits on the cheaper end. Free tier = basic messaging and limited daily messages while you browse 300+ companions. PRO starts at $4.15/month on the yearly plan (about 70% off). That’s one of the lowest entry points we’ve seen for unlimited messages, voice, and NSFW video messages. If budget is the main constraint, GoLove’s free + low-cost PRO is worth a look.

So: free-only experience? SweetDream. Full trial then decide? Candy. Free now, cheap upgrade later? GoLove. For a full breakdown of who offers what, check our Compare table and the individual platform reviews.