Some cost more than your streaming services combined. One costs less than a single lunch out.
ElliQ: $249 device + $39.99/month = $729 year one. $480/year after. If the hardware breaks, you are buying another one.
coley: $0 upfront. Free tier available. Full companion: $9.99/month = $120/year. Family plan with dashboard: $29.99/month = $360/year. Split four ways: $7.50/month each.
SeniorTalk: $10–30/month = $120–360/year. WhatsApp/Messenger only. No native app. No family dashboard.
Meela, inTouch: B2B only. Institutional pricing not available to individuals.
Hello Gloria, EverFriends: Pricing not prominently published. Early stage.
$729/year vs $120/year.
The features should justify the difference. They don't.
Price means nothing without context. At $729/year, ElliQ includes a physical robot and proactive engagement. At $120/year, coley includes 12 interactive features, customizable voice, Identity Edge PII protection, romance and financial guardrails, and a family dashboard.
coley family plan at $29.99/month split four ways is $7.50 per sibling. Less than two coffees. For daily check-ins, conversation, safety features, and a dashboard that lets every sibling independently see Mom is okay.