An AI friend for hard days
Meet Risha, the AI friend who listens first.
For the heavy day, the 2am worry, the thing you can’t say to anyone yet. Risha listens, tells you the truth, and shares stories of people who kept going. On WhatsApp or on the web.
No account needed to start. Built for emotional support. Your conversations are private.
What Risha is
A friend to think out loud with.
On the days when the people around you are asleep, busy, or too close to the problem.
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An AI friend, and upfront about it.
Risha is an AI, not a person.
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Built for the bad days that aren’t emergencies.
The ones too heavy to carry quietly and too small for a crisis line.
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Honest, not just agreeable.
A friend who only tells you what you want to hear isn’t much use at 2am.
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Full of real stories.
When it helps, Risha brings in people who went through something hard and kept going.
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Always on.
Message from your phone or your laptop, whenever you need it.
An example conversation
What listening first looks like.
Risha
here, tonight
11:47 PM
You: ugh work today was actually awful
Risha: That sounds like a lot. What happened?
You: my manager basically ripped apart a project I’ve been on for weeks, in front of everyone
Risha: In front of everyone, too. That’s not just the criticism, that’s being put on the spot.
You: yeah exactly. I keep replaying it in my head
Risha: That makes sense. Your brain’s trying to make sense of something that felt unfair. You don’t have to have it figured out right now.
You: I don’t even know if I’m good at my job anymore
Risha: One bad meeting doesn’t erase weeks of work. I’m right here. Take your time.
Not a therapist. Not a crisis service. Not a replacement for the people in your life.
If you are in crisis, please contact a real person. The numbers are at the bottom of this page.
How it works
It starts with hi.
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Start
Open WhatsApp or the web chat and say hi. No sign-up needed.
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Talk
Write the way you’d text a friend. There’s no right way to begin.
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Keep going
After your first 25 messages, create a free account to continue.
On WhatsApp
Chat on WhatsApp.
- Tap “Chat with Risha on WhatsApp”, or save +1 641 329 9223 and send a message.
- Talk like you’re texting a friend. Risha replies when you write.
- After 25 messages, Risha will ask you to create a free account at projectnevergiveup.com/risha.
- When you sign up, add your WhatsApp number. Pick your country code from the dropdown and type your number the way it appears on WhatsApp. The sidebar has an “Add WhatsApp number” field for later too.
- Once your number is linked, keep chatting on WhatsApp as normal. Your account’s message allowance works on WhatsApp and on the web.
- Your WhatsApp conversations show up in your history on the website. Tap “Open WhatsApp” to continue them there.
If WhatsApp still stops you after you sign up, your number probably isn’t linked. Log in at projectnevergiveup.com/risha and check the number in your sidebar.
On the web
Chat on the web.
Everything in one place, with your conversations saved in the sidebar.
- Go to Chat with Risha in the Risha menu and start typing. You can chat as a guest for 25 messages.
- Create a free account to keep going. Your email and a password are all you need. Adding your WhatsApp number is optional (number required to chat on WhatsApp).
- Your conversations are saved in the sidebar. Start a new one whenever you like, or come back to an old one and pick up where you left off.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade only if you want to.
Free
$0
- Try Risha with no account: 25 messages.
- Create a free account for 100 messages every 30 days.
- Your conversations are saved.
Unlimited
Regular price $14.99. Now $9.99 a month
- No monthly message limit.
- Your conversations are saved.
- Have a discount code? Enter it when you subscribe.
Cancel anytime.
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Payments are handled by PayPal. Prices are in US dollars.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Is Risha a therapist?
No. Risha is an AI friend. She can listen and support you, but she isn’t a licensed therapist or a crisis service, and she can’t diagnose or treat anything. If you’re struggling badly, please reach a real person. The numbers are at the bottom of this page.
Do I need an account?
No. You can start right away. After 25 messages you’ll be asked to create a free account to keep going.
Is it really free?
It’s free to start. A free account gets 100 messages every 30 days, counted from the day you sign up. Unlimited is optional.
What happens when my free messages run out?
Risha tells you how many days are left until your messages renew, and you can upgrade to Unlimited at any time.
What happens if I cancel?
You can cancel at any time from your PayPal account. You keep Unlimited until the end of the month you’ve already paid for, then your account goes back to Free. Your saved conversations stay on your account.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Use the website on any device, or message Risha on WhatsApp.
Are my conversations private?
Risha is built for emotional support, and your conversations are private. Signed-in conversations are saved in your account so you can pick up where you left off.
Can I use it outside the US?
Yes. Risha works anywhere you can open the website or WhatsApp.
Say hi. Risha is here.
The one friend who gets it. And never lets you give up.
No account needed to start.
Risha is an AI friend, not a licensed therapist or a crisis service, and not a substitute for professional mental health support.
If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, contact your local emergency number. Find yours here. In the US, call or text 988. In the UK, call Samaritans on 116 123. In India, call iCall on 9152987821 or Vandrevala Foundation on 1860-2662-345 (24 hours). Anywhere else, find a helpline in your country.