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Best Pliny Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives · 21 with a free plan · Updated

What are the best Pliny alternatives?

The best Pliny alternatives for AI Character in 2026 are Wizchat (free AI chatbot, free), Backyard AI (AI character chat app, free) and CHAI (conversational AI platform where everyday users build AI characters…, paid). 21 of the 24 listed alternatives have a free or freemium plan.

Looking for something other than Pliny? Below are 24 alternatives in AI Character, AI Chatbot and Large Language Models (LLMs), all closely matched, ranked by how much they overlap with Pliny. Pliny itself is free. Each entry shows what the tool does, what it shares with Pliny, its key features and pricing.

What is Pliny?

You wrote a prompt, and Pliny turned it into a small app that other people could open, use and remix. That is how the service worked before it shut down, so it is no longer available.

Pricing
Free

Key features of Pliny

  • Users could create

Pliny alternatives compared

Top 5 alternatives to Pliny with pricing and overlap
ToolPricingShared with PlinyMatch
PlinyFree—Original
WizchatFreeAI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), OtherStrong match
Backyard AIFreeAI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), OtherStrong match
CHAIPaidAI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), OtherStrong match
FOLOTOYFreeAI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), OtherStrong match
Ohayo AIFreeAI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), OtherStrong match

Top 24 alternatives to Pliny

  1. #1
    Wizchat logo

    Wizchat

    Strong matchFree

    Free AI chatbot that adds GPT-3 to Slack workspaces and lets you chat with AI characters privately on your computer.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • It's free
    • Unlike other sites that charge you and snoop on your conversations

    Pricing: free

  2. #2
    Backyard AI logo

    Backyard AI

    Strong matchFree

    Backyard AI is an AI character chat app that runs offline on desktop, with custom characters, roleplay, and story creation tools.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • It offers a character hub

    Pricing: free

  3. #3
    CHAI logo

    CHAI

    Strong matchPaid

    CHAI is a conversational AI platform where everyday users build AI characters they can chat with and share with others.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    Pricing: paid, from $20

  4. #4
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    FOLOTOY

    Strong matchFree

    FoloToy is an AI conversational toy for kids that helps them learn, share, and imagine, and turns a favorite toy into a talking friend.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • Built with the latest AI technologies and Love
    • Transform any beloved toy into an interactive friend with our magic chip

    Pricing: free

  5. #5
    Ohayo AI logo

    Ohayo AI

    Strong matchFree

    Create and chat with personalized AI characters, generate their avatars, and turn favorite bots into NFTs on this AI character platform.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • Users can also immortalize their favorite bots by turning them into NFTs

    Pricing: free

  6. #6
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    DevKit

    Strong matchFree

    AI developer assistant that combines chatbot-style LLMs, code generation, and mini dev tools in one platform.

    In common with Pliny: AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • Combines multiple tools in one platform
    • Reduces context-switching and boosts productivity
    • Offers a wide range of LLMs and mini-tools

    Pricing: free

  7. #7
    AE Studio's Same Day Skunkworks logo

    AE Studio's Same Day Skunkworks

    Strong matchEnterprise

    Development, data science, and design agency that builds AI tools and applications for clients, with a focus on emerging technologies.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • Wide range of services from development to design
    • Focus on AI and emerging technologies
    • Portfolio of diverse and innovative projects

    Pricing: custom quote

  8. #8
    UncensorGPT.com logo

    UncensorGPT.com

    Strong matchFree

    Unfiltered AI chatbot at UncensorGPT.com for open GPT conversations with no rules or censorship, useful for writing and text generation.

    In common with Pliny: AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    Pricing: free

  9. #9
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    Chatmate.dev

    Strong matchFree

    Chatmate.dev is a chatbot builder that lets you chain GPT-4 chat completions and document retrievals into custom AI chatbots and share them with others.

    In common with Pliny: AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • You can share your chatbots and discover new ones from the community

    Pricing: free

  10. #10
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    CrushOn.AI

    Strong matchFree

    CrushOn.AI is an AI roleplay chatbot for emotional conversations and NSFW character chats, available on the web and as iOS and Android apps.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Other

    • Offers truly unfiltered and unrestricted NSFW conversations
    • Provides authentic emotional interactions with AI
    • Extensive customization options for AI characters

    Pricing: free

  11. #11
    WNR.AI logo

    WNR.AI

    Strong matchFree

    WNR.AI is a free AI chatbot platform where you build custom AI characters, chat with them by image or voice, and browse community creations.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • It offers a community where users can discover AIs created by others and earn gems

    Pricing: free

  12. #12
    MessengerX.io logo

    MessengerX.io

    Strong matchFree

    Chat platform with uncensored AI chatbots for roleplay, NSFW conversations and AI girlfriend or boyfriend characters, with long memory.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Other

    Pricing: free

  13. #13
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    TUNiB

    Strong matchFree

    TUNiB offers sLLM, chatbot, and NLP API solutions for businesses that want customizable language AI with a focus on AI ethics and safety.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • Wide range of AI solutions including sLLM
    • Focus on AI ethics and safety
    • Customizable solutions tailored to specific needs

    Pricing: free

  14. #14
    NSFW AI Chat logo

    NSFW AI Chat

    Strong matchFree

    Free AI chatbot for NSFW roleplay and sexting with character AI, with no content filters and chats you can start right away.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Other

    • Users can start roleplaying immediately without waiting

    Pricing: free

  15. #15
    Ask On Data logo

    Ask On Data

    Strong matchFree

    Open source, chat-based ETL tool that moves data between databases and files, either self-hosted or on managed cloud for data engineering work.

    In common with Pliny: AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • Open Source Self hosted
    • All databases support as source and destination
    • Scheduling feature available

    Pricing: free

  16. #16
    Focu App logo

    Focu App

    Strong matchFreemium

    Mindful productivity app with local AI for private task management, offering a free 3-day trial and open source code.

    In common with Pliny: AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • Day Trial Try all features for 3 days without any obligation
    • Custom Features
    • Custom Integration

    Pricing: free plan, paid plans from $19

  17. #17
    Free Google Gemini AI Chatbot logo

    Free AI chatbot built on Google Gemini for text or voice conversations, with AI agents and characters for chat.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • By using your Google Gemini API Key

    Pricing: free

  18. #18
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    PygmalionAI

    Strong matchFree

    PygmalionAI is an open-source AI chatbot for roleplay, character chat, and custom character creation.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • Open-source AI project for chat

    Pricing: free

  19. #19
    Gening AI logo

    Gening AI

    Strong matchFree

    Gening AI is a free AI chatbot site for chatting with existing AI characters or creating your own for roleplay.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Other

    • Users can also create their own AI characters

    Pricing: free

  20. #20
    Dippy logo

    Dippy

    Strong matchFree

    Free AI chatbot app offering AI friends, roleplay characters, and custom character creation for chatting online.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Other

    Pricing: free

  21. #21
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    RoleplayGPT

    Strong matchFree

    AI roleplay chatbot with many characters for interactive storytelling and creative writing, with a free option.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • Vast array of characters to choose from
    • AI-powered interactions provide dynamic roleplay experiences
    • Offers free and premium options to cater to different users

    Pricing: free

  22. #22
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    yourchat.ai

    Strong matchFree

    Yourchat.ai is a free AI chatbot that gives access to ChatGPT through WhatsApp and Telegram for questions, characters and image generation.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • Available in German
    • Easy to use via messenger apps
    • Offers a variety of AI interactions (general questions

    Pricing: free

  23. #23
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    AgentStore

    Strong matchFree

    Chat with AI manga characters from series like Demon Slayer and customize their tone, style, and avatar in this AI character chatbot.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • Users can customize the tone
    • It aims to provide an immersive and customizable chat experience with AI manga pals

    Pricing: free

  24. #24
    AICupid logo

    AICupid

    Strong matchPaid

    AICupid is an NSFW AI chat platform offering uncensored, unfiltered conversations with AI companions and characters.

    In common with Pliny: AI Character, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs), Other

    • NSFW AI chat platform with no filters

    Pricing: paid, from $14.99

How we picked these Pliny alternatives

We rank tools by how closely they match Pliny: tools that share more of its categories rank first, then tools whose main category, tags and description overlap with it, then community votes and views. Pricing type and features come from each product's SoftwareVital listing. Admins can pin or remove tools from this list.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Pliny in 2026?

The closest alternatives to Pliny are Wizchat, Backyard AI, CHAI, FOLOTOY and Ohayo AI. They are ranked by how many categories and tags they share with Pliny and how similar their descriptions are, then by community votes and views on SoftwareVital.

What is the closest alternative to Pliny?

Wizchat is the closest match because it shares AI Character, AI Chatbot and Large Language Models (LLMs) with Pliny. It is free.

Are there free alternatives to Pliny?

Yes. 21 of the 24 alternatives have a free or freemium plan, including Wizchat (free), Backyard AI (free), FOLOTOY (free), Ohayo AI (free) and DevKit (free). Pliny is free.

Which Pliny alternatives are paid or enterprise tools?

CHAI (paid), AE Studio's Same Day Skunkworks (enterprise) and AICupid (paid) use paid or enterprise pricing, which usually means more support and admin options for teams.

How does Pliny compare to Wizchat?

Wizchat overlaps with Pliny in AI Character, AI Chatbot and Large Language Models (LLMs). Its listed features include it's free and unlike other sites that charge you and snoop on your conversations. Pricing: free. Open the side-by-side compare page for a full breakdown.

What category is Pliny in?

Pliny is listed under AI Character on SoftwareVital. Browse that category to see more tools in the same group.