Thebeni
FaceTime-style calls with an AI Companion (Live2D and long-term memory)
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What is Thebeni?
Thebeni Beni is a real-time AI companion designed to feel present rather than like a simple chat widget. The website positions it as "the first AI with a presence" that remembers context, follows along across interactions, and can proactively check in when something needs attention. It is built for face-to-face interaction as well as text, so the experience is meant to be more emotionally continuous than a normal chatbot.
Thebeni pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
The website lists a Free plan and a Pro plan. Free includes basic chat with Beni, 120 credits per day, only 1 mode, and a limit of 10 conversations per day at 12 credits per conversation. Pro includes a 600-credit one-time bonus, 9,600 credits per month, all modes, long-term memory, and the ability to purchase additional credits. The site shows Pro pricing at $12.99 per month and also displays $87/mo on the pricing section, so the website itself presents two price figures.
Thebeni pros
- Real-time face-to-face interaction
- Memory that follows across sessions
- Proactive check-ins without prompting
- Can respond to what you see
- Supports spoken and text interaction
- Switches languages as you go
- Custom vibe and personality settings
- Long-term memory for continuity
- Remembers emotions, habits, and preferences
- Beni Studio for custom creation
- Upload an image for a motion-driven presence
- Choose or clone a voice
- Define relationship dynamics
- Connect tools like calendar and reminders
- Targets multiple surfaces like web and chat apps
- Start free tier available
- Designed to feel emotionally consistent
- Built to grow with the user over time
Thebeni cons
- Beni Studio is coming soon
- Telegram, Slack, Discord, and WhatsApp support are coming soon
- Free plan has only one mode
- Free plan limits users to 120 credits per day
- Free plan caps at 10 conversations per day
- Free plan does not include long-term memory
- Paid plan pricing is relatively high for casual use
- The experience depends on credits, which can constrain heavy usage
- The website leaves some capabilities vague
- The public site does not clearly spell out all limits by mode
Frequently asked questions about Thebeni
What is Beni AI?
Beni AI is a real-time AI companion built around presence, memory, and personalized interaction. The website describes it as an AI that remembers you, can face-to-face interact with you, and evolves through ongoing conversations rather than resetting each time.
How is Beni different from a normal chatbot?
Beni is presented as more than a text-only chatbot because it can interact face to face, remember context over time, and proactively check in when something is relevant. The site emphasizes continuity, emotional presence, and a persistent relationship rather than one-off Q&A.
Does Beni remember previous conversations?
Yes. The website repeatedly says Beni remembers everything, that memory follows you continuously, and that each conversation builds on the last. It also says the system stores emotions, habits, and preferences to create a living model of the user.
Can Beni see and respond to what I see?
Yes, according to the website Beni can see what you see. The site phrases this as “Beni sees what you see,” which implies visual context is part of the live interaction experience.
What can I customize?
The website says you can set the vibe, change it anytime, choose or clone a voice, shape the personality, and define the relationship dynamic. In Beni Studio, you can also upload an image, connect tools, and define what the companion can do for you.
What is Beni Studio?
Beni Studio is the creation layer for building your own companion from scratch. The site says it lets you deploy to channels like Telegram, Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, or the web, upload an image, give it a voice, shape its personality, and connect tools like calendar, search, and reminders.
Which platforms does Beni support?
The website says Beni is live on the app, and it also says it is designed to live in messaging apps you already use. Telegram, Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, and web deployment are listed under Beni Studio, but those cross-channel options are marked as coming soon.
What is included in the Free plan?
The Free plan includes basic chat with Beni, 120 credits per day, only 1 mode, and a maximum of 10 conversations per day at 12 credits per conversation. It is positioned as the way to try Beni free before upgrading.
What does the Pro plan include?
The Pro plan includes a 600-credit one-time bonus, 9,600 credits per month, all modes, long-term memory, and the ability to purchase additional credits. The website shows Pro pricing as $12.99 per month and also displays $87/mo in the pricing section.
Who is Beni for?
Beni is aimed at users who want a persistent AI companion with memory, voice, and visual interaction, not just a chat interface. The site also suggests it is for people who want to build and customize their own companion through Beni Studio, including creators and builders who want more control over persona and behavior.