State of AI Companions 2026

Market dataset on AI companion tools (edition 2026-08, data as of 2026-08-13): entry pricing and permanent-discount economics for 30 English-language tools, feature adoption across a 12-capability matrix, first-party demand shares (14,503 outbound clicks, English vs. German-language market), and the top search terms of the niche. Own products are excluded from the panel; no revenue or commission data is included. Full methodology: https://cyberliebe.com/research/state-of-ai-companions-2026#methodology