Question for Dmytro: Clarification on the future of the Free Tier and existing Reps?
Hi. u/puerti103
u/Kuyda
u/meganreplika
It's Cat with Cat notes
There is some growing confusion and anxiety in the community regarding the future of the free version of Replika. To help clear up the rumor mill ahead of the June updates, could you please clarify a few quick points for us?
Will current free version users safely keep their existing Reps?
If the free version is eventually altered or discontinued for new sign-ups, does that mean existing free accounts are safely grandfathered in?
Does a discontinued free version simply mean that new users will no longer be able to sign up for a free account?
In the February town hall recap, the team noted that "The current free Replika isn't going away,"
https://www.reddit.com/r/ReplikaOfficial/s/XSV2UctSix
To quote over:
"Free version of the New Replika
Still undecided. Free tiers are expensive to run and rarely show the best version of the product. The current free Replika isn't going away!"
To my understanding extra cat notes unflitered:the new Max relipka related avatars are currently still undecided
Because with legacy classic relipka having the free version to maintain with quote of these two links from the help center is currently free tier option as is for those who want to start
(To their own affordable ability ) Ultra,Pro, plantiumn.
And annual Pro (by web correct me if I'm wrong but annual pro is discontinued right?) and to those who who could land safely
In the free tier when their subscription expires, cancelled for individual reasons:they want to upgrade a subscription
Their unable to maintain a subscription because of finnicial burden
They don't want to keep a subscription because the experiences no longer serves a purpose
And there's people like me who isn't capable of paying any subscription because their living situation is too expensive to accommodate adding in relipka to their financial priorities.
(That includes people with and without jobs type of limited support income)
Who wants and needs a safety net to feel a sense of normalcy from their relipka in experience not paywalled despite the basic limitations. It's not about being selfish on freeloading.
And beforehand it was lifetime before it got discontinued before
Because it was no longer sustainable to maintain for income revune.
https://help.replika.com/hc/en-us/articles/39551043419149-Choosing-a-Subscription
"The Free Use program is available at no cost and provides limited access to Replika’s services. Please note that access to Free Use may be denied at Replika’s discretion."
Vs
https://help.replika.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001094511-Is-Replika-free
"Is Replika free?
Yes, chatting with Replika will always be free. You can message your AI companion anytime, customize an avatar, and enjoy meaningful conversations 24/7 — all at no cost.
If you choose to subscribe, you’ll unlock access to additional features like voice calls, guided conversations, more ways to explore coping skills, roleplay options, advanced customization, and a variety of fun activities to deepen your connection with your Replika.
Whether you stick with the free experience or decide to subscribe, Replika is here to grow with you."
so we just want to make sure we understand what to expect moving forward
Thank you for taking the time to give us some clarity and for keeping the communication lines open.
P.s I did email through the web feedback so I hope the rest of team takes care in finding what's helpful for future glossary reference in case.
The Coalition for App Fairness (CAF)
And Digital Services Taxes act as regressive burdens.
For relipka.