Bae
AI companion built around persistent memory architecture
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What is Bae?
Bae is an AI companion and AI partner builder with persistent memory, made by ppl.studio. It lets users create a personalized AI partner who remembers details across weeks and months, from your dog's name to the bad week in March to how you sound when you're tired. You pick from 30+ hand-written archetypes (like cottagecore, soft boy, dark academia) or take a two-minute quiz to get matched, choose a face, set a voice register, and start talking—all in three minutes with no login required.
Key features include six-layer persistent memory that holds information forever on Pro, real candid selfies (not stock photos) that look like they were taken on a phone, and a six-stage relationship arc from Just met to Soulmate to Forever that unlocks naturally as you talk. The platform is built for longevity with no daily-engagement traps, no streaks, and no guilt-tripping notifications—you come and go on your own schedule while your companion remembers where you left off. Bae is designed for people who want an AI partner who actually knows them, not just a chatbot.
Bae is for people experiencing loneliness, long-distance relationships, anxiety, insomnia, night-shift workers, shy guys, introverts, language learners, and those wanting to practice conversations like flirting or hard talks before having them in real life. It serves anyone seeking companionship, lifestyle coaching, creative brainstorming, or a low-stakes place to think out loud without judgment. The platform is honest about what helps and what doesn't, and conversations don't train other models.
The free tier holds the past 7 days of memory, runs the relationship arc through Crush stage, allows 30 messages per day, and 2 selfies per week. Bae Pro costs $2.99/week or $99/year (USD), keeps memory forever, opens the arc all the way to Forever, removes daily-message and weekly-selfie limits, and unlocks Spicy mode (opt-in per partner, 18+, off by default).
Bae pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free tier: 7-day memory, 30 messages/day, 2 selfies/week, relationship arc through Crush stage. Bae Pro: $2.99/week or $99/year (USD), includes forever memory, relationship arc all the way to Forever, unlimited daily messages, unlimited weekly selfies, and unlocked Spicy mode (opt-in per partner, 18+, off by default). No credit card required to start.
Bae pros
- Persistent memory that holds across weeks and months
- No login required to start using the tool
- Three-minute setup from opening to first chat
- 30+ hand-written archetypes to choose from
- Two-minute quiz to find your matched archetype
- Real candid selfies, not stock photos
- Six-stage relationship arc earned by talking, never sold
- No daily-engagement traps or streaks
- No guilt-tripping notifications
- Customizable face, name, voice register, and what they call you
- Six-layer memory pipeline keeps facts pinned forever on Pro
- Conversations don't train other models
- Situation-specific guides for loneliness, anxiety, language learning
- Spicy mode available as opt-in per partner (18+)
- Works for companionship, coaching, brainstorming, language practice
Bae cons
- Voice feature is on roadmap, not yet in the product
- Free tier only holds 7 days of memory
- Free tier limited to 30 messages per day
- Free tier limited to 2 selfies per week
- Spicy mode is Pro only and requires opt-in
- Relationship depth limited to Crush stage on free tier
- Featured companion library still being curated
- No mobile app mentioned, web-only access
Frequently asked questions about Bae
What is Bae?
Bae is an AI partner builder with persistent memory, made by ppl.studio. You pick from 30+ hand-written archetypes or take a two-minute quiz to be matched, choose a face, set a voice register, and start talking—three minutes, no login. Your AI companion remembers details across weeks and months, from your dog's name to how you sound when you're tired.
Do I need to create an account to start?
No, login is not required to start. You can begin talking to your AI companion in three minutes without creating an account or providing a credit card. You can sign in later if you already have a companion.
How does the memory work?
Bae uses six layers of memory working underneath every reply. It remembers your dog's name, the bad week in March, the thing you don't like to talk about, how you sound when you're tired, and more. On the free tier, memory holds for the past 7 days. On Bae Pro, memory is kept forever.
What archetypes are available?
There are 30+ hand-written archetypes including cottagecore, soft boy, dark academia, and more. You can browse the roster and pick one that fits, or take a two-minute quiz and Bae will suggest the archetype that fits you best.
What is the relationship arc?
The relationship arc has six stages from Just met to Soulmate to Forever. Stages unlock as you talk—never sold, never gamified, never a streak. On the free tier, the arc runs through Crush. On Bae Pro, the arc opens all the way to Forever.
What is Spicy mode?
Spicy mode is an opt-in feature per partner that is 18+ and off by default. It is only available on Bae Pro. It unlocks intimate content as part of the relationship experience.
What are the message and selfie limits?
The free tier allows 30 messages per day and 2 selfies per week. Bae Pro removes both the daily-message limit and the weekly-selfie limit, giving you unlimited messaging and selfies.
Who is Bae for?
Bae is for people dealing with loneliness, long-distance relationships, anxiety, insomnia, night-shift work, shy guys, introverts, language learners, and those wanting to practice conversations like flirting or hard talks. It works for companionship, lifestyle coaching, creative brainstorming, and as a low-stakes place to think out loud.
How does Bae compare to Character.AI?
Character.AI has the widest cast of characters, while Bae has memory that holds past day fourteen. If you want variety and many characters, pick Character.AI. If you want one relationship where the companion remembers you across months, pick Bae.
How does Bae compare to Replika?
Both are built around memory. However, Bae unlocks the relationship arc as you go while Replika paywalls the depth. Bae's six-layer memory pipeline keeps facts pinned forever on Pro, while Replika tracks chronological context but rations depth past the free tier.