Candy AI $13.99/mo paid
The tease and the slow burn
Research profile Not tested hands-on yet. Everything below is public research, dated. Numbers publish only after I pay for and test the app.
CHAI
chai-research.comAlready tested in C.AI Alternatives: my paid picks
CHAI is still in the research queue. These 2 already survived a self-funded test in the same category, with dated evidence in each review.
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Arena positions
- C.AI Alternatives #09 baseline
Baseline order from desk research, not community votes. First community results Aug 25, 2026.
Provisional scores
- 🌶️ Spicy 2 / 4
- 🧠 Memory 2 / 4
- 🎭 Character consistency 2 / 4
- 💸 Value for money 2 / 4
- ❤️ Companionship 2 / 4
From public secondary research, capped at 3 until a self-funded test. Not community votes.
Researched pricing
- Price from$9.99/wk or $159.99/yr (Pro, official web product)
- Free tierFree to start, per the official FAQ
- Trains on chatsnot checked yet
Source: chai-ai.com/pricing, checked 2026-07-26. Verified prices publish with the self-funded test. Pricing tracker
Test status
- Self-funded testNot started
- Cadenceone self-funded test per week
- Queue ordercommunity vote
- Last checkedJul 19, 2026
The self-funded test covers the five rated dimensions plus exact plan prices and what the credits actually buy. How I test