Best AI Girlfriend alternatives to Character AI in 2026

Done with C.​AI, the filters are unbearable and the model keeps getting worse. Looking for something with good long-form conversation and roleplay, decent memory that doesn't reset every session, less aggressive content restrictions, and ideally image or video gen built in so it's not just a text wall.

Tested a bunch over the past few months. DarLink AI has been my main for a while now. Memory that actually holds up, image gen across five styles, video generation, voice with multiple options, and the RP model doesn't pull punches mid-scene. SpicyChat is solid for variety with a massive character library and a free tier that's actually usable. CrushOn has the 16K context window which helps with longer conversations. Candy AI leads on image realism specifically but less depth in actual conversation quality.

What are other people using and what specifically made you pick it over the alternatives?