No signal event on file yet — status is unknown, not "quiet".
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | — | unknown | — |
| Self-hostable | — | unknown | — |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | — | unknown | — |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
Balances realistic interaction with strong privacy by running entirely on-device, setting a benchmark for trustworthy AI companionship.
FAQ
What is Kotoba?
A locally-run, open-source AI companion with live voice, animated expressions, and manual approval controls for private, human-like interactions.
What does Kotoba do?
Interact with an AI partner that speaks, shows expressions, and only acts after user confirmation—without sending data to the cloud.
Why does Kotoba matter?
Balances realistic interaction with strong privacy by running entirely on-device, setting a benchmark for trustworthy AI companionship.
How much does Kotoba cost?
Free
Is Kotoba free?
Yes — Kotoba has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
How popular is Kotoba?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 2 upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-12).
What are the best Kotoba alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: Stealth Company, Anonymous Startup, hermes-agent, AutoGPT, Anonymous Startup, Confidential Startup.