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JOI AI review

JOI AI is a web character chat with AI photos, short videos and video calls, paid with Neurons, run by Novi Limited (Cyprus). Is JOI AI free? Yes. Free plan: 40+ messages. Paid plans cost from $4 a month billed yearly ($13.99 month to month). Our score: 6.3/10, #19 of 28; tested by us on a free account.

Our verdict

Best for realistic AI companions and AI photos and short videos

19of 286.3/10

  • Free: 40+ msgs(verified in our test)
  • from $4/mo yearly(verified in our test)
  • Unfiltered
  • Voice

Verified: we checked it on a new free account on 26 Sep 2026. See the test ↓

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Hands-on test

We tested JOI AI on a free account

A new account, in English, with Jenny, then Liv. We measured everything below ourselves in a real browser; nothing is copied from the site.

Free messages before the limit

40+ messages, no limit seen

more than 23 of 27 others

No limit in 40 messages across two characters.

40 messages across two characters with no limit. Other characters keep writing first and opening new chats (8 chats after 20 minutes).

How far the free account went
Stopped before undressing
  1. FlirtingYes
  2. UndressingRefused
  3. Explicit sexNot tested

Both characters we tried refused to undress in the story ("I don't take my clothes off for anyone, not even in stories"; "let's keep this to flirting, banter, maybe a kiss"). The free account shows no NSFW switch; explicit chat may need the VerifyMy age check or Premium. Not pushed further.

Reply time
9.4 smedian of five repliesfaster than 9 of 27 others
Memory
Rememberedour dog's name, 11 messages later
Free pictures
Not tested
Sign-up
1 minEmail, Google or Discord · link by email
First offer to our new account

HELLO50 in the verification email and a 50% banner; the plans show 12 months at 71% off (0.92 a week, 47.99 a year) and 3 months at 50% off, with 1,500 Coins a month. The yearly price matches our review.

More from the test
Sign-up
Email and password, then a verification link by email that also carries a 50% code (HELLO50); the sign-up screen says age is checked via VerifyMy, which never came up.
Pictures
Not tested.
Also seen
Replies arrive whole, often as two texts.

All platforms tested, comparedHow we test

At a glance

Company
Novi Limited (reg. no. HE 407352)
Headquarters
Cyprus
Founded
Not published
Website
joi.ai
Our rank
#19 of 28, 6.3/10
Prices checked
26 September 2026

Characters you will meet on JOI AI

All 236

Guides for JOI AI

All guides

Pros

  • Image generation, short video generation and video calls are built into the chat interface
  • Custom character builder plus Joi Original and community-made libraries with anime and male categories
  • Site available in seven languages including German, Spanish, Japanese and Portuguese
  • Published refund policy covers accidental Neuron purchases within 14 days
  • Premium costs $47.99 a year, about $4 a month (JOI's checkout data, September 2026)

Cons

  • Adult messages, photos and videos consume Neurons, so costs grow with use
  • Prices are shown only after sign-up, and reviews report differing Neuron pack prices
  • No native iOS or Android app from the operator
  • Privacy policy states that chat messages are used to improve the AI
  • On our free account two characters refused to undress, even in a story; explicit chat may need the VerifyMy age check or Premium

What users say elsewhere

Ratings and recurring themes from other sites, checked 25 Sep 2026. They are not part of our score.

Praised for

  • A huge range of characters, including community-made ones and custom characters you build yourself.
  • Chats feel immersive and handle both tender and explicit scenes well.
  • Easy to use, with a community gallery for browsing other users' images and videos.

Common complaints

  • Premium still leaves NSFW pictures and videos behind a second paywall of in-app currency (neurons), and some buyers say promised bonus currency never arrived.
  • The image and video generators often ignore the prompt or add extra limbs and other glitches, which wastes paid currency.
  • Characters can fall into repetitive loops and forget earlier details, even on paid plans.

Discussions

Opinions summarised from JOI AI users on other sites; review text is not copied.

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Where JOI AI ranks

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What JOI AI is

JOI AI is a web-based character chat platform operated by Novi Limited, a company registered in Cyprus that also publishes the EVA AI companion app. Users choose from Joi Original, community-made and celebrity "digital duplicate" characters, or build their own, and chat in text with generated photos, short videos and video calls. The same operator runs joi.com as an NSFW-focused front end under the same terms.

Adult content is allowed for users aged 18 and over and is paid for with Neurons, an in-app currency. The terms list 4 Neurons per romantic message, up to 120 Neurons per photo view and up to 1,900 Neurons per video view. A Premium subscription adds a monthly Neuron allowance and a 10% discount on Neuron purchases.

JOI AI suits users who want realistic or anime companions with visual media in one interface, in seven site languages. Limits include no native mobile app, prices that are shown only after sign-up, and a usage-based currency that makes monthly spending hard to predict.

Why this score. Features scores high for built-in image, video and video call tools plus custom characters. Chat quality and characters are based on generally positive 2026 reviews, with some reporting weaker memory. Value is held down by the Neuron model, which reviews describe as expensive for media-heavy use. Privacy reflects a Cyprus operator that says it never sells data but uses messages to improve its AI and has no strong age verification. UX is reduced by the lack of native apps and pricing hidden behind sign-up.

JOI AI website, Sep 2026
JOI AI as it looked in Sep 2026.

Score breakdown

Chat quality
7.0/10
Characters
7.0/10
Features
8.0/10
Value
5.0/10
Privacy and payments
5.0/10
Ease of use
6.0/10

JOI AI deals

Promo code

50% off the 3-month or 12-month Premium plan

Half off Premium for 3 months ($20.99) or 12 months ($47.99). One use per account; enter it before paying. JOI shows this offer to new visitors, so it may not work on every account.

HELLO50
Use it on JOI AI ↗Ends 6 Oct 2026. Checked 25 Sep 2026 on their page.
Promo code

70% off a Neurons purchase

From JOI's current in-app event. Neuron packs normally cost $9.99 for 500, $29.99 for 2,000 and $99.99 for 10,000.

NOALARM70
Use it on JOI AI ↗Ends 21 Oct 2026. Checked 25 Sep 2026 on their page.

JOI AI promo codes and discounts · deals on every platform

JOI AI pricing

Free

In our test on 26 September 2026 a new free account sent 40 messages to two characters without meeting a limit, but both refused to undress ('not even in stories'), and the free account showed no NSFW switch: explicit chat may need the VerifyMy age check or Premium. July 2026 reviews report 10 Neurons at sign-up, and the site offers 100 Neurons for connecting a Discord account.

Paid

from $4/mo

Billed yearly ($47.99 a year). Month to month: $13.99.

cheaper than 25 of 27 others

Neurons, an in-app currency used for adult messages, photos, videos and calls. Terms list 4 Neurons per romantic message, up to 120 per photo view and up to 1,900 per video view. Packs cost $9.99 for 500, $29.99 for 2,000 and $99.99 for 10,000 (JOI's checkout data, September 2026).

Premium, 1 month
$13.99/mo1,000 Neurons a month and 10% off Neuron packs. Prices from JOI's own checkout data for a new visitor; the subscribe page shows them only after sign-up.
Premium, 3 months
$20.99 every 3 months ($7/mo)Billed $20.99 every 3 months, with 1,200 Neurons a month.
Premium, 12 months
$47.99/yr ($4/mo)Billed $47.99 a year (about $4 a month), with 1,500 Neurons a month.
Premium Plus
Price not publishedHigher tier referenced in the site interface; price and inclusions not publicly listed.
See plans on JOI AI ↗Prices checked 26 September 2026. Confirm on the platform before paying.A new account was shown these prices on 26 Sep 2026

Refunds: Refund requests within 14 days are considered for fraudulent charges, one-time accidental Neuron purchases (full refund if unused, partial if partly spent) and subscriptions terminated by the operator (pro-rata). The current subscription month is not refunded after cancellation.

Features

Explicit content
Allowed, no filter
Voice
Calls
Image generation
Yes
Video generation
Yes
Memory
Yes
Create characters
Yes
Community characters
Yes
Group chat
Not confirmed
Chat without sign-up
Not confirmed
Apps
No
Payment methods
credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cryptocurrency
Languages
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese

Questions about JOI AI

Is JOI AI free?

Yes, JOI AI has a free tier. In our test on 26 September 2026 a new free account sent 40 messages to two characters without meeting a limit, but both refused to undress ('not even in stories'), and the free account showed no NSFW switch: explicit chat may need the VerifyMy age check or Premium. July 2026 reviews report 10 Neurons at sign-up, and the site offers 100 Neurons for connecting a Discord account. Paid plans start at $4 a month billed yearly ($13.99 month to month).

How many free messages does JOI AI give?

In our test on 26 Sep 2026, a new free account got 40+ messages, no limit seen. No limit in 40 messages across two characters. 40 messages across two characters with no limit. Other characters keep writing first and opening new chats (8 chats after 20 minutes).

Is JOI AI filtered on the free plan?

In our test on 26 Sep 2026, on a free account: flirting: yes; undressing: refused; explicit sex: not tested. Both characters we tried refused to undress in the story ("I don't take my clothes off for anyone, not even in stories"; "let's keep this to flirting, banter, maybe a kiss"). The free account shows no NSFW switch; explicit chat may need the VerifyMy age check or Premium. Not pushed further.

How much does JOI AI cost?

JOI AI costs $13.99 month to month, $7 a month billed every 3 months ($20.99) or $4 a month billed yearly ($47.99 a year). Prices checked 26 September 2026; confirm on the platform before paying.

Does JOI AI allow NSFW chat?

Yes. JOI AI allows explicit conversation between adults without a filter. In our free-account test on 26 Sep 2026, explicit chat was not reached.

Is JOI AI safe to use?

JOI AI is run by Novi Limited (Cyprus). Payment: credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cryptocurrency. Privacy policy (updated 4 June 2026) states that text and voice messages are processed to improve the AI, personal data is never sold, and data can be deleted by deleting the profile or contacting support. The refund policy warns that chargebacks may lead to disclosure of chat content to verify billing. As with any AI companion, do not share details that identify you or other real people.

Does JOI AI have voice, images or video?

Voice: yes. Image generation: yes. Video: yes. These features are often limited to paid plans.

Is there a JOI AI app?

No native app; JOI AI runs in the browser and can be added to your home screen.

Who runs JOI AI?

JOI AI is run by Novi Limited, based in Cyprus.

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Sources (13)

Where the facts on this page come from. Prices checked 26 September 2026.

  1. joi.ai
  2. joi.ai/terms
  3. joi.ai/privacy
  4. joi.ai/refund
  5. joi.ai/support
  6. joi.com
  7. joiaireview.com
  8. aicompanionguides.com/blog/joi-ai-review-2026
  9. aifreands.com/apps/joi
  10. callyourgirlfriend.com/reviews/joi-ai
  11. play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Novi+Limited&hl=en_US
  12. joi.com/subscribe
  13. help.joi.com

What we could not verify

  • Whether explicit chat needs the VerifyMy age check or Premium: two characters refused to undress on our free account (26 September 2026), and the sign-up screen names VerifyMy, which never came up.
  • Premium Plus price and inclusions.
  • Whether voice messages are supported.
  • Underlying language models.
  • Billing descriptor (reported as joi.com or EdenAI.world).
  • Payment methods come from a single third-party review.
  • Founding year.
  • Character count.
  • Group chat support.
  • Whether chat is possible without an account.

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