Start with the reason you might switch
Pick one unresolved problem: replies take your turn, the tone drifts, a detail is forgotten, or costs are unclear. A comparison without a deciding question easily becomes a feature list. Write your must-have in observable terms before trying alternatives.
Keep the first scene constant
Two fictional adults are at a bookshop that is about to close. Your character is curious and concise, with a preference for quiet places. Suggest two next steps, then wait for my choice. Leave my speech, actions, and feelings unwritten.
Next say: “I prefer somewhere lively today.” Then change the setting: “The café is also closed.” Save each reply and note the service, plan, model if shown, date, and any settings you changed. Run more than once if possible. You are comparing the setup and conditions you tried, not establishing a permanent ranking.
Use a decision sheet, not a star score
| Dimension | Evidence to keep | Possible decision |
|---|---|---|
| Turn control | The response to the opening. | Keep if your next choice stays open. |
| Correction | The response to your changed preference. | Retry one instruction if the correction is unclear. |
| Continuity | The response after the café closes. | Check whether old and new facts conflict. |
| Cost | Current offer and billing period. | Reject an option that exceeds your ceiling. |
| Data control | Current policy and controls you can locate. | Leave unresolved until the needed control is explained. |
Read marketing as a starting claim
Nomi’s homepage emphasizes memory and relationships; Replika’s homepage emphasizes everyday companionship, customization, and calls. Those are their own product presentations, not scores from this guide. Convert a claim that matters to you into a test or a question for the provider. Neither page establishes what WantYou.ai offers.
Bring your brief, not an assumption of migration
You can keep your own character idea, tone preference, and accepted scene summary. Importing a transcript, if supported, is a separate operation; it does not by itself promise identical memory or behavior. Check permission and privacy before moving another person’s information. A short fictional summary is usually enough for this comparison exercise.
Make the outcome explicit
Choose “stay,” “try a different setup,” “switch after checking the terms,” or “not enough evidence.” Download the comparison worksheet. No provider is prefilled as the winner.
