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Ensoul
What it is
Ensoul is a local-first AI companion app that stores a companion’s identity, memories, mood and history as documents on the user’s device. It is available on Android, macOS, Windows and the web. Users can connect directly to a provider or use one key to access Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek and open models. Conversation memories can be reviewed, corrected or deleted. Ensoul imports companions from documents, folders, files, character cards, notes and chat exports, and can export a folder containing identity, history, media and tools. Listed features include voice, generated images and group conversations between companions. Its folder tool can read coding-agent session stores from Claude Code, Codex, opencode and DeepSeek Harness. Desktop and mobile conversations, memories, companions and settings are stored locally, while browser app data and API keys are kept in that browser’s local storage and are removed if browser data is cleared. The free plan requires users to bring their own model key. Hosted access is available for a $$12 one-time contribution, which grants three months of sustained access. Ensoul is described as early software built by one person and is for adults 18 and over.
For and against
For
- Conversation memories can be corrected or deleted
- Imports companions from multiple file and export types
- Supports group conversations, generated images and voice
- Desktop and mobile app data is stored locally
Against
- Free plan requires your own model key
- Browser data is removed when browser data is cleared
- Desktop builds are not notarized
- Devices do not sync automatically
The verdict
Ensoul offers companion management across desktop, mobile and web, with local storage on desktop and mobile and browser-specific storage on the web. Note the bring-your-own-key requirement, lack of automatic device syncing and current iOS availability limit.
Who it suits
Ensoul may suit adults who want a companion app with editable conversation memories and local desktop or mobile storage. Users who prefer hosted access can make a one-time contribution; the free plan requires their own model key.
Plans and prices
Ensoul
Free · bring your own model key · no account required
Read 3 Oct 2026 · ensoul.so
Hosted access contribution
Minimum $12 · contributions extend access proportionally · maximum 12 months at a time
Read 3 Oct 2026 · ensoul.so
On the record
- Age requirement
- The download page says Ensoul is free to use and for adults 18 and over.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Analytics
- The privacy policy says the website uses Google Analytics 4, while the desktop and mobile apps do not contain GA4 or an equivalent analytics SDK.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Availability limits
- The maker says desktop builds are not notarized, devices do not sync automatically, and iOS has no installable build yet.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Browser storage
- In the browser app, API keys and app data are stored in that browser’s local storage for the site, and clearing browser data removes them.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Group chats and media
- The site lists group conversations between companions, generated images, and voice among features that work now.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- Ensoul can import companions from documents, folders, files, character cards, notes, and chat exports, and export a folder containing the companion’s identity, history, media, and tools.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker names Claude Code, Codex, opencode, and DeepSeek Harness as coding agent session stores its folder tool can read.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Local data
- The privacy policy says desktop and mobile app conversations, mood, memories, companions, and settings are stored locally; API keys are stored in OS secure storage.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site describes Ensoul as early software built by one person and links to the maker account Dominus Venerus; it does not state an HQ or founding year on the opened pages.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Memory
- Memories from conversations can be read, corrected, or deleted by the user.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Model choice
- The site says one key can reach Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, and dozens of open models, or users can connect directly to a provider.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- Ensoul is a local-first AI companion app that keeps a companion’s identity, memory, mood, and history as documents on the user’s device.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Server-side data
- The privacy policy says hosted-key fair-use records include an anonymous device identifier, platform, approximate token counts, and timestamp, but no conversation content.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] and says support emails are read by the project operator.ensoul.so · read 3 Oct 2026
