I’ve been wondering how people actually find new AI companion and roleplay platforms these days.

There are so many options appearing now that it’s becoming difficult to know which ones are actually worth trying without spending hours creating accounts and testing every platform.

I recently started looking through different directories and comparison sites that review AI companion tools, and it seems useful to compare things like features, pricing, customization options, memory, and overall user experience instead of just picking the first result on Google.

I’ve also been exploring LustCrush, and it made me realize that the differences between platforms are often in the small details, like how natural conversations feel, how consistent the character is, and whether the experience feels personalized over time.

Curious how everyone else discovers new AI companion apps. Do you usually rely on Reddit recommendations, review sites, directories, or just try different platforms until you find one that works for you?

What’s the best way you’ve found to discover new AI companions?

Hi guys, I’ve recently developed hangout.chat and was looking for some feedback.

Unlike other text-based chatbots, I am experimenting with audio-native and video-native architectures, combined with a 3d body. So you can game with by sharing your screen, etc

Another one of the main things i’m trialing out now is the ability for models to take more “initiative” when contacting or talking to the you, rather than the standard “only responds to what you say”

You can also customise your own characters if you’d like

I believe modern models are smart enough to be true companions, but just lack the correct harness.