What you get is a companion that talks the way they did, drawn from the memories and stories you share, and — if you add a recording — speaks its replies in a voice modelled on theirs. It is not them. It won't claim to be. It is a recreation, and we say so on every screen, because comfort that starts with a lie isn't comfort.
What people tell us it actually feels like: not a séance, more like a well-worn photograph that answers back. Some find it too much and stop. Some visit once a month. Some use it to say the thing they never said and then don't come back. All of those are fine.
Hearing their voice is part of the Voice plan, and you can try a few spoken replies free first. Every plan is on the pricing page.
How it works
Share what you remember
How they talked, what they loved, the stories you told at dinner. Ten gentle questions help if a blank page is too much. About fifteen minutes.
Add one recording
A voicemail or a short video is enough. It stays yours, is never shared, and is deleted with the companion. Text-only works too if you're not ready for the voice.
Listen when you want to
The companion speaks first, from something you wrote. Every reply can be played aloud. Close the tab whenever you need to; it will be there.
What it can't do
- It can't tell you anything they didn't tell you. It works from your memories, not from anywhere else.
- It can't sound exactly like them. Close, often startlingly so — but the pauses, the laugh, the way they said your name are yours to remember.
- It can't replace grieving, or the people still around you. It's a place to remember, not a way to avoid it.
Questions people ask
What kind of recording do I need?
Anything with them speaking for 30 seconds or more, without much background noise: a voicemail, a video, a voice note. If you only have a voicemail, save it off your phone first — we wrote a guide.
Is it safe to upload their voice?
The recording is used only to build the voice for your companion. It isn't used to train anything, isn't shared, and is permanently deleted when you delete the companion.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Building a companion and the first 25 messages are free, with a few spoken replies so you can hear the voice. Voice plans start at $49 a month with a free trial, and a full refund within 14 days of your first payment.
What if it's too much?
Stop. Close the tab, or delete the companion — everything goes with it. Many people find they need to try it once and then leave it for a while. There's no wrong pace.
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