Show HN: Ella AI Companion – Now with a Paid Version for Sustained Support (ella.quicklabs.app)

Hello HN,

About a month ago, we introduced Ella, an AI companion for personal/emotional support. Today, we're launching a paid version to ensure Ella's sustainability and continued improvement.

What's new: - Credit-based system: 100 messages for $20 - Each interaction uses one credit - First 3 messages remain free, 5 more if you take a survey

Why we made this change: - To maintain high-quality support - Invest in improving Ella's capabilities - Ensure long-term sustainability of the service

We've learned a lot since our initial launch, including: 1. Demand for AI Companions is increasing 2. Personalization and Memory are crucial for personal companions

To address these learnings, we're enhancing Ella's memory capabilities and working on more personalized interaction models.

We're committed to responsible AI development and ethical pricing. Our goal is to make emotional support accessible while sustaining our service.

Try it out: https://ella.quicklabs.app Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/mve2uKwSF9 if you want to connect with our Founding team/early adopters. Email us at: ella.quicklabs@gmail.com with any questions.

We're here to answer any questions and would appreciate your feedback!