Beni AI
Hi HN, I built Beni (https://thebeni.ai ), a web app for real-time video calls with an AI companion. The idea started as a pretty simple question: text chatbots are everywhere, but they rarely feel present. I wanted something closer to a call, where the character actually reacts in real time (voice, timing, expressions), not just “type, wait, reply”. Beni is basically: A Live2D avatar that animates during the call (expressions + motion driven by the conversation) Real-time voice conversation (streaming response, not “wait 10 seconds then speak”) Long-term memory so the character…
Beni AI launched on February 4, 2026 with 78 votes, #493 of 16,628 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
What it does
Beni AI is a real time, video call first AI companion. Instead of only texting, you can create and video call your AI Companion that responds with voice, motion, and expressions. Beni also builds long term memory adapts over time with you, so your companion stays consistent over time. We’d love feedback on: - Does the call feel natural or uncanny? - What persona do you desire from companion? - What would make you come back daily?
Beni AI is an AI companion you video call in real time. She responds with voice, motion and expression, remembers your conversations, and you design her look, voice and personality yourself. Free to start.
Tell Beni something on web. Get a relevant follow-up two days later. Nothing is lost in conversation with you. Tell Beni something on web. Get a relevant follow-up two days later. Nothing is lost in conversation with you. Beni doesn't wait to be asked. It reaches out when context calls for it. A reminder, a follow-up, a moment of care. Beni doesn't wait to be asked. It reaches out when context calls for it. A reminder, a follow-up, a moment of care. No extra app to open. Beni lives in the messaging apps you already use. Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp. No extra app to open. Beni lives in the messaging apps you already use. Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp. Tell Beni something on web. Get a relevant…from thebeni.ai
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Hi HN, I built Beni (https://thebeni.ai ), a web app for real-time video calls with an AI companion. The idea started as a pretty simple question: text chatbots are everywhere, but they rarely feel present. I wanted something closer to a call, where the character actually reacts in real time (voice, timing…
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