Secrets AI in 2026: my honest opinion after a month, is it really that good?
Kept seeing Sec͏rets A͏I mentioned as a top-tier AI com͏panion platform so I tested it properly, fre͏e tier for a few days, then Pre͏mium ($19.99/month) for a full month. Built characters from scratch, ran long roleplays, pushed the NSFW side, used image and video gen heavily, tested memory over multiple sessions, tried voice calls.
Quick take: solid multimedia experience with real strengths in video gen and conversation depth, but the Moments system drains fast and some things don't live up to the marketing.
The Strong Pros
Deep customization: Character builder lets you fine-tune personality, appearance, backstory, kinks, scenarios. Nine ethnicities, six body types, six voice options, plus free-text fields for anything specific. Characters feel personalized in a way most platforms don't match.
Video generation is real: Secrets AI is͏ one of the few platforms that actually does video gen tied to your conversations. Short clips generated contextually from the chat, it adds genuine immersion. This is the standout feature nobody else really nails at this level.
Three image engines: Monet (stylized), Picasso (semi-realistic), DaVinci (photorealistic). DaVinci is the newest and the quality is genuinely good. Being able to switch styles depending on the mood is a nice touch.
Strong memory on higher tiers: The memory system tracks relationship arcs, preferences, emotional context across sessions. On Premium and Ulti͏mate it works well, characters reference things from days ago accurately. Ultimate gives 6x recall capacity which makes a real difference.
Voice calls feel natural: Voice cloning, natural inflection, audible breathing, emotional tone shifts. Six voice options. This actually adds to the experience rather than breaking it. Better than most competitors on voice.
Fully uncen͏sored: NSFW chat, image gen, and video gen all available without filters. Jumps into explicit content without safety disclaimers or redirects.
100+ fantasy scenarios built-in: Library of pre-built scenarios for different genres and dynamics. Good starting points if you don't want to build everything from scratch.
The Real Downsides
Moments system burns way too fast: This is the biggest problem with Secrets AI. Everything costs Moments, images, videos, premium responses. Premium gives you 8,000 Moments/month. Sounds like a lot until you realize one video costs ~600 Moments. That's roughly 13 videos per month before you're out, and that's not counting image gen. If you came for the video feature, you'll hit the wall fast unless you're on Ultimate (15,000 Moments) or buying extra.
Image consistency issues: Characters can look samey across multiple generations. Hand artifacts, elongated proportions on some poses. DaVinci is the best engine but it's not flawless. The same character can look slightly different across sessions.
Conversations get repetitive in extended use: First few sessions are great. Push past a week of daily use and patterns emerge, similar responses, recycled emotional beats. The depth is there for short-to-medium arcs but sustained multi-week roleplay shows the limits.
Memory on lower tiers is weak: The strong memory I mentioned? That's Premium and Ultimate. On Lite and free, characters forget things mid-session. Memory quality is directly tied to how much you pay. If you're not on Premium minimum, don't expect continuity.
Privacy opacity: No clear end-to-end encryption. Data handling policies feel vague. Treat your privacy as your own responsibility here.
Some users reported data loss after tier upgrades: Seen multiple reports of lost group chats, images, and conversation history after upgrading plans. Customer support response on this seems slow.
Secrets AI vs Competition: 2026
Secrets AI vs Darlink AI → Dar͏Link AI wins on memory (Living Memory holds context across weeks with emotional accuracy, Secrets AI fades after a few days even on Premium), roleplay depth (Elite Roleplay Engine keeps character voice and emotional nuance consistent for hours), image consistency (V5 engine, same face every generation, five styles that all maintain character identity), and video quality (3-5 sec clips with lip-sync, shorter than Secrets AI but significantly more polished with character consistency in motion). Secrets AI edges on pricing flexibility (more tiers, lower entry point) and the built-in scenario library. But for the actual companion experience, RP quality, memory, visual consistency, DarLink AI is the stronger platform. The $49.99/month on Ultimate is steep but you're getting a fundamentally different quality level.
Secrets AI vs Ca͏ndy AI → Candy AI has cleaner image gen (V2 engine, near-photorealistic, strong character consistency), smoother UI, and better pricing ($3.99/month annual). Secrets AI leads on video generation and the scenario library. For pure value, Candy AI wins.
Secrets AI vs SpicyChat AI → SpicyChat owns the community character library (close to a million characters). Secrets AI is better on visuals and multimedia. SpicyChat is free-tier friendly with unlimited text. Different use cases.
Secrets AI vs Replika/Character AI → Secrets AI destroys both on NSFW freedom, customization, and media gen. Not even a comparison for uncensored content.
Final Verdict: Worth It in 2026?
Yes if: you want a multimedia AI companion with video gen, solid image engines, decent voice, and deep customization in one platform. The video generation is genuinely unique and the overall package is strong.
No if: you want rock-solid memory that holds across weeks, maximum image consistency, or the deepest roleplay quality. DarLink AI is the better pick for all three. The Moments system is also a dealbreaker if you're a heavy media user, you'll burn through your monthly allowance in a week.
Personally I use Secrets AI for the video gen and scenario variety, and Darlink AI for the deeper relationship arcs where RP quality and memory actually matter. They serve different needs.
Anyone else using Secrets AI right now? How's the Moments situation working out for you? Curious if Ultimate actually solves the drain problem or if it's the same issue at a higher ceiling.