Alys vs Nomi is less about finding a universal winner and more about choosing what you want around the conversation. Alys brings an interactive 3D character and a home into the browser. Nomi presents a companion experience with custom backgrounds and several ways to develop conversations.
We are the Alys team, so this is a transparent product comparison rather than an independent review. Nomi details below come from its official material checked on 28 September 2026. We do not claim to have measured which system is more emotionally intelligent.
Start with presence or conversation structure
Nomi’s official overview describes custom backstories, multiple Nomis, group chat, selfies and voice chats or hands-free calls. If those are central to what you want, explore how they work in the current product.
Alys concentrates on one companion in a navigable 3D setting. Change her look, choose a home and type while the scene stays visible. On mobile, a full-screen chat option gives you space to read. The point is having a place to visit as well as a message thread.
Neither preference is more serious or more valid. You might love choosing an outfit and a poolside setting; you might prefer spending that time on a character backstory. Try the activity you expect to repeat, rather than judging from one attractive screenshot.
Compare memory by testing corrections
Nomi’s memory documentation describes several memory layers and notes that information may not be retrieved when you expect. That distinction matters: a system retaining a detail and recalling it correctly in a particular reply are not the same result.
Alys lets you inspect and edit saved facts, pause automatic memory saving, and disable use of saved memories. It does not promise perfect recall. Those controls are available to signed-in users, including Free members.
For a fair test, use an ordinary preference. Say you like tea, change that preference, then ask for a drink suggestion later. Check the memory editor too. Avoid using sensitive details simply to test a feature. Our memory controls guide gives a fuller walkthrough.
Voice is a concrete workflow, not a checkbox
Paid members can choose from ten catalogue voices and hear a short sample. Samples and spoken replies consume the displayed spoken-character allowance. Custom voice IDs are not supported. Text remains available within its chat allowance when voice runs out. Microphone conversation is not part of the current release.
If hands-free conversation is essential, check the current calling experience in your shortlist rather than treating all audio features as interchangeable. If you usually type discreetly, the quality of text controls and the ability to stop playback may matter more.
What can you try today?
Alys is open to adults aged 18 and over. Explore the 3D world without an account, then create a free account and verify your email to chat. Free includes 50 text replies each UTC calendar month, an ongoing conversation and editable memories. No card is needed.
We do not quote a Nomi price here; check its official signup information for the plan that includes your must-have features. Alys offers a Free plan and two monthly paid plans, with published allowances on the pricing page.
A useful way to decide
Choose three things to try: a natural conversation, one correction, and your preferred screen or audio layout. If Alys’s setting is the part that makes you want to return, meet her in the Residence. If you are still comparing the category, our Replika alternatives shortlist helps organise the next step.
