Short answer: choose Chai if you want to browse and chat with a very large number of user-created AI chatbots. Choose Sammi if you want one customizable AI girlfriend on Android, with voice calls, selfies, roleplay and memory built around a continuing relationship.
Chai is a chatbot platform where users create and share AI characters, and it has a big audience. Sammi is a smaller, focused AI girlfriend app. This page explains how they differ so you can choose.
At a glance
| Sammi | Chai | |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | One AI girlfriend: chat, calls, selfies, roleplay | Marketplace of user-made AI chatbots |
| Characters | You create and customize her | Huge variety created by the community |
| Memory | Remembers your stories and routines | Varies by bot and plan |
| Voice calls | Yes | Check the app for current availability |
| Selfies / images | Yes | Check the app for current availability |
| Roleplay | Yes, with unlockable scenarios | Yes, driven by each bot’s setup |
| Platforms | Android (Google Play) | iOS and Android |
| Price | Free to download, optional in-app purchases | Free to start, with paid plans for more usage |
Based on public websites and store listings as of October 2026. Features and pricing change, so check each app for the latest.
Why people look for a Chai alternative
- They want consistent quality from one character instead of picking from thousands of community bots.
- They want voice and photos as part of the relationship, not just text.
- They want her to remember them across days and weeks.
- They want a clear picture of what is stored on their device and what is processed by AI services; see our privacy overview.
Where Chai is stronger
Chai’s biggest strength is variety: because anyone can create a bot, there is a character for almost every taste and genre. It is on both iOS and Android and has a large, active community.
Where Sammi fits
Sammi is for people who want an AI girlfriend that feels personal and consistent:
- Voice calls any time you want to hear her
- Selfies and photo moments
- Roleplay and dates that grow with your bond
- Customization of look, personality and voice
- Memory of your stories and routines
Which should you choose?
Choose Chai if variety and community characters matter most, or you are on iOS. Choose Sammi if you are on Android and want one AI girlfriend you design and build a story with. Both are free to try.
Not sure yet? Read what an AI girlfriend is or see the full comparison.
