Candy AI
Independent guide · updated October 2026

Candy AI chat: what you get, what it costs and how to start

Candy AI is a browser-based chat service where you talk with fictional AI companions by text, then add voice notes, images or short videos when you want more.

This guide sums up the characters, the companion builder, every plan price and the few steps you need to start your first conversation.

Compare the plans
  • 100+characters
  • 5free messages
  • 7 daysfree trial
  • $3.99per month, yearly plan
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Short answer

What is Candy AI?

Candy AI is an AI companion service for text chat and roleplay with fictional characters. Every companion is virtual: you never talk to a real person. It runs in your browser on a computer or a phone, so there is nothing to install.

Service type
AI companion chat and roleplay with fictional characters
Access
Web browser on computer or phone, no app to install
Free use
Up to 5 messages without paying
Free trial
7 days, including voice, images and video
Paid plans
From $3.99 per month with the yearly plan
Bank statement
EverAI
Payment
Credit card, crypto (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC), Pay by Bank where available
Age
Adults only, 18+
Pick a personality

Candy AI characters you can chat with

Choose a companion whose personality matches the conversation you want today, then let the story grow message by message.

AI girlfriends

Girlfriend characters

Candy AI offers more than 100 characters, including many girlfriend characters, each with her own personality and way of talking. Go for a sweet one for a gentle chat or a flirty one for a playful tone.

Your companion adapts to your writing style, your tastes and your mood, and remembers details you shared in earlier chats, so you do not have to repeat yourself.

AI boyfriends

Boyfriend characters

Boyfriend characters are available too. Personalities range from confident and supportive to humorous, adventurous or intellectual.

Examples include “the gentleman-next-door” and “the adventurous type.” Read each profile and pick the one you would enjoy talking to most.

First steps

Choosing your first chat

A supportive or humorous character is an easy pick for a relaxed first conversation. For a livelier start, try the adventurous type.

Still unsure? Start with the tone you would like to hear, then let the first few messages guide the rest.

Read our Candy AI girlfriend guide →

Make it yours

Create your own Candy AI companion

Not convinced by the ready-made characters? Build your own from scratch. The character builder lets you set the age, hair, eye color and body type so the look matches what you have in mind.

Start with these basics and chat for a while. Once you see how the character comes across, you will know what to adjust next.

You also choose a personality and a voice:

  • Personality: bubbly, calm, introspective, cheeky, nurturing or intellectual.
  • Soft voice: gentle and comforting.
  • Bold voice: confident and direct.
Beyond text

Chat, voice, images and video

Text chat is the heart of Candy AI: you type and your companion replies. Voice, personalized images and AI-generated videos come on top, so you can hear, see and watch your companion.

01

Text chat

Unlimited messages on paid plans, with characters that keep track of what you told them.

02

Voice messages

Hear your companion in a voice that suits their personality.

03

Personalized images

Turn a moment of your conversation into an image of your character.

04

AI video

Short generated videos show your companion moving, reacting and expressing emotion.

Premium

What a paid plan unlocks

  • Unlimited text messages plus 100 tokens every month.
  • Tokens pay for extras such as image generation and voice messages.
  • 18+ image and video generation and the Full Live Action Experience.
  • Token top-ups when you need more.
  • Payment by major credit card or crypto such as Bitcoin, Ethereum or USDC.
Prices in USD

Candy AI pricing and plans

The plan length decides how often you pay. Local taxes may be added to these prices.

PlanFirst paymentRenewalPer month
1 week$5.60$5.60–
2 weeks$9.79$9.79–
1 month$9.99$13.99$9.99, then $13.99
3 months$26.97$26.97$8.99
12 monthsBest value$47.88$47.88$3.99

Every plan renews automatically for the same length. Cancel before the renewal date if you do not want the next charge.

Try it first

5 free messages and a 7-day trial

Without paying, you can send up to 5 messages to the characters. After that, a paid plan is needed to keep chatting. The 7-day free trial lets you test voice, images and video before you pay.

Getting started

How to start with Candy AI

Opening an account takes a couple of minutes.

  1. Create an account

    Click “Join Now”, then enter your name, email and password, or use another sign-in method if one is offered.

  2. Pick a companion

    Choose a character from the list or build your own, type your first message and the chat starts right away.

  3. Choose a plan

    Select a plan and a payment method, such as a credit card, crypto or Pay by Bank where it is available.

Billing and cancellation

Charges can appear on your bank statement as EverAI. To cancel, open Settings / Unsubscribe in your account. You keep access until the end of the current period and are not charged again.

Personal data

For privacy or data requests, Candy AI can be reached at support@candymail.ai.

Our take

Candy AI pros and cons

What we like

  • Works in any browser, nothing to install
  • 100+ ready-made characters and a full companion builder
  • Text, voice, images and video in one place
  • Companions remember details from earlier chats
  • Discreet billing name and crypto payments

Good to know

  • Only 5 messages without a plan
  • Images and voice use tokens (100 included each month)
  • The monthly plan renews at a higher price ($13.99)
  • No native app in the app stores
  • Adults only
FAQ

Candy AI questions and answers

Is Candy AI free?

Partly. Without paying you can send up to 5 messages to the characters, and a 7-day free trial lets you test voice, images and video. To keep chatting after that, you need a paid plan.

How much does Candy AI cost?

Plans cost $5.60 for one week, $9.79 for two weeks, $9.99 for the first month (then $13.99), $26.97 for three months and $47.88 for a year, which works out at $3.99 per month. Local taxes may apply.

Is there a Candy AI app?

No app is needed. Candy AI runs in the browser of your phone, tablet or computer. Open the website, tap “Join Now” and start chatting from the same page.

Are Candy AI characters real people?

No. Every character is a fictional AI persona. You always talk to an AI, never to a real person.

Can I create my own AI girlfriend on Candy AI?

Yes. The character builder lets you choose age, hair, eye color, body type, personality and voice to create a companion from scratch.

How do I cancel my Candy AI subscription?

Go to Settings / Unsubscribe in your account. Do it before the renewal date. You keep access until the current billing period ends.

What name appears on my bank statement?

Candy AI payments can appear as EverAI. If you do not recognize a charge, check your recent transactions in your banking app.

Who can use Candy AI?

Only adults: you must be at least 18, or the legal adult age where you live, to create an account.

Pick a character and see where the conversation goes

Candy AI is a browser chat with fictional AI companions, for adults only. Start with the free messages and decide later.