Updated October 17, 2026 · CompanionCue Editorial Team
Joi vs OurDream.ai
Joi
OurDream.ai
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | JoiReviewVisitVisit | OurDream.aiReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| What is free | Free Basic plan; romantic messages cost 4 Neurons | Free sign-up; unlimited messages on paid plans |
| Adult content policy | 18+ only, unfiltered NSFW, zero-tolerance CSAM | No-limits roleplay; minors and deepfakes banned |
| Memory | Models learn your kinks and preferences over chats | Remembers past chats and grows with you |
| Privacy and data | Data kept while subscribed; delete profile to erase; chats used to train AI | End-to-end encrypted chats; unread by the brand |
| Credit system | Neurons; 4 per message, up to 120 per photo | 1,000 dreamcoins/month included; top-ups sold |
| Age verification | 18+ confirmation, age checks via external provider | 18+ gate before entry; confirm you're 18+ |
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $19.99 |
| Yearly price | Not confirmed | $9.99 |
Same on both: Voice (Yes), Image generation (Yes), Video generation (Yes), Platforms (Web), Personas (Female, Male, Anime).
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Key differences
- OurDream.ai scores higher overall: 8.8 vs 8.5.
- Support channels: only Joi offers Email.
- Joi is available in 223 more countries.
Our verdict on each
Joi
Joi suits adults who want roleplay, voice and unfiltered chat in a single web service, and who are comfortable paying in credits for photos. A free Basic plan exists, though romantic messages draw a Neuron charge, and a photo view costs Photo view costs up to 120 Neurons depending on the theme.
OurDream.ai
OurDream.ai suits adults who want image and video output inside a paid companion subscription rather than a text-only plan. Its 1,000 dreamcoins/month included; top-ups sold and End-to-end encrypted chats; unread by the brand are the two details to weigh, and the monthly fee of $19.99 sits well above cheaper rivals.
Score breakdown
| Area | Joi | OurDream.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.7Monthly fees are $19.99 and the yearly rate is $9.99, with 1,000 dreamcoins/month included; top-ups sold adding top-up purchases. |
| Offer | 9.1Higher | 8.9 |
How they place
| Ranking | Joi | OurDream.ai |
|---|---|---|
| AI girlfriend apps | 21 of 206 | 18 of 206 |
| AI boyfriend apps | 11 of 66 | 10 of 66 |
| AI roleplay and character chat | 16 of 104 | 14 of 104 |
| Anime AI chat | 13 of 77 | 12 of 77 |
| NSFW AI image and video generators | 18 of 139 | 15 of 139 |
| NSFW AI video generators | 18 of 133 | 15 of 133 |
Licences and countries
Available in 27 countries for both. Additional countries for Joi: 223.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Joi | OurDream.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free, Premium | Not confirmed |
| Features | Voice, Roleplay | Voice, Roleplay |
| Legal entity | Novi Limited (HE 407352) | Dream Studio USA, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Help centre, Community |
AI generators
| Fact | Joi | OurDream.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Credits per image | Photo view costs up to 120 Neurons depending on the theme | Not confirmed |
| Video generation | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial use | No | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Joi | OurDream.ai | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $19.99above the median | $14.99 |
| Yearly price | Not confirmed | $9.99above the median | $9.17 |
Median across 67 listed AI companions.
Pros and cons
Joi
Pros
- Roleplay and voice are both built in, as voice and roleplay lists them together.
- Image generation and video generation are both available, and a photo view costs Photo view costs up to 120 Neurons depending on the theme.
- A free Basic plan exists, though Free Basic plan; romantic messages cost 4 Neurons shows romantic messages still cost Neurons.
Cons
- Chats are used to train the AI, and data is kept for as long as the subscription runs, with profile deletion as the erasure step.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no phone line listed among the channels.
- Commercial use is no, so the service is for personal use only.
OurDream.ai
Pros
- Chats are End-to-end encrypted chats; unread by the brand, which is unusual among paid companion apps
- Image generation and video generation are both included, giving more media per subscription than chat-only rivals
- Free sign-up; unlimited messages on paid plans means the free tier is usable before any payment
Cons
- $19.99 is well above the $4.99 charged by yoummee and the $4.99 to $12.99 range at Dippy AI
- Free sign-up; unlimited messages on paid plans limits unlimited messages to paid plans
- 1,000 dreamcoins/month included; top-ups sold means image and video work still draws down a monthly allowance, with extra dreamcoins sold separately
Who each suits
Joi
Who it suits
- Adults who want voice and roleplay in the same service, as voice and roleplay lists both.
- Readers comfortable with a credit model, since Neurons; 4 per message, up to 120 per photo sets the cost per message and per photo.
- People who want female, male and anime personas through female, male and anime.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants unlimited free messages: Dippy AI runs on Unlimited free messages; ad-supported free tier.
- Readers who want a large daily free allowance, set out for CrushOn.AI in Free tier, ~100 messages per day.
- People who want an allowance that stays free without a credit balance, as set out in Free forever: 5 AI msgs/day, 1 menu/week, 50 gallery.
OurDream.ai
Who it suits
- Adults who want image generation and video generation in the same subscription as chat
- Readers who put chat privacy first and will accept a higher fee for End-to-end encrypted chats; unread by the brand
- People who prefer a credit allowance they can plan around rather than per-item charges
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone on a tight budget, since $19.99 is several times $4.99 at yoummee
- Readers who want unlimited free messages, because Free sign-up; unlimited messages on paid plans reserves that for paid plans
- Users who need a support channel beyond help centre and community for account or billing issues
Current offers
OurDream.ai
Current offer
Bonus
Bonus dreamcoins on first yearly subscribe: +1,000 dreamcoins
Yearly plan, first subscription only
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Joi | OurDream.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Yes | No |
| Aland Islands | Yes | No |
| Albania | Yes | No |
| Algeria | Yes | No |
| American Samoa | Yes | No |
| Andorra | Yes | No |
| Angola | Yes | No |
| Anguilla | Yes | No |
8 of 250 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Joi
How much does Joi cost?+
Joi runs on a free Basic plan, and Free Basic plan; romantic messages cost 4 Neurons is where the cost first appears, because romantic messages are charged in Neurons even on the free plan. Neurons; 4 per message, up to 120 per photo sets the unit and the per message rate, with a larger charge for photos. Start low, then check usage before committing to a paid tier.
What does it cost to see a photo?+
Photos are charged separately from messages. Photo view costs up to 120 Neurons depending on the theme gives the stated cost of a photo view, and the same Neuron unit appears in Neurons; 4 per message, up to 120 per photo for messages. For readers who ask for images often, media spending can outweigh chat spending, so the free plan is most useful for text first.
OurDream.ai
How much does OurDream.ai cost a month?+
OurDream.ai charges $19.99 for monthly access, with a yearly rate of $9.99. Signing up itself is free, but Free sign-up; unlimited messages on paid plans means unlimited messages belong to the paid plans. Media spending sits on top, since 1,000 dreamcoins/month included; top-ups sold sets a monthly dreamcoin allowance with top-ups sold separately.
Is there a free tier on OurDream.ai?+
Yes. Free sign-up; unlimited messages on paid plans describes free sign-up with unlimited messages reserved for paid plans. That makes the free account a genuine way to test the personas and roleplay before paying, though heavier image and video use will depend on 1,000 dreamcoins/month included; top-ups sold and its monthly allowance.