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“I just need to
let it out.”
Room to talk without rushing toward advice. Some days, being heard is where you want to begin.
A little space to be yourself
You don’t have to
hold it all
alone.
A heavy day. A tangled thought. Something you can’t quite put into words. We’re planning Beside as a mobile app for everyday emotional support, with an AI companion you can talk to by text or voice.
Planned mobile app · Desktop companion concept
In development. No app available yet.
A little company. A little room to breathe.
A glimpse of Beside
“We don’t have to figure it all out right now.
I can just listen.”
↳Pick up where you left off◌Say it out loud or write it down✳Support that takes its cue from you
For the ordinary, complicated days
You can start
wherever you are.
You don’t need a big reason, the right words, or a plan to become a better version of yourself. Just something on your mind.
“I just need to
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“Can we untangle
this together?”
Talk through a difficult conversation, a feeling that keeps returning, or a thought going round in circles.
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“About what
we talked about…”
Come back to your own story. We’re designing Beside to remember context and the kind of support you prefer.
The conversation, your way
Sometimes, listening
is enough.
Ask for a little space, a fresh perspective, or a different way of talking. Here’s how we imagine that could feel.
besideYour words. Your pace.
Scripted examples of the planned experience. This is not a live AI chat.
Beyond the phone
One familiar companion.
Different moments in your day.
We’re imagining Beside beyond the phone: a small desktop companion that could stay nearby while you work, create or unwind. A place to talk, pause, and return to a familiar conversation—with you choosing what carries forward.
Desktop companion: early concept. Software or physical form, supported platforms and release timing are still undecided.
A conversation that follows your day
The idea: start a conversation on your phone, then return to the same story at your desk, with less to explain again.
A little company at your desk
We’re exploring a small, optional presence nearby: somewhere to speak about what’s on your mind, or simply pause.
Close by, on your terms
The goal: choose when your companion is visible, when it stays quiet, and what context you want it to remember.
What we’re building toward
A familiar place.
On your terms.
A conversation that continues
The goal is to remember the people, moments, and preferences that matter, so every return doesn’t feel like starting over.
A voice that feels right for you
Text when you want to write. Voice when talking comes more easily. Tell Beside how you like to be supported, in your own words.
Room to change your mind
We’re designing for control over remembered context and communication preferences. “Today, no advice” should be enough to change the tone.
No pressure to keep coming back
No guilt about a missed day. Our aim is a useful conversation you can leave whenever you’re ready.
A few things to know.
Can I use Beside yet?
Not yet. Beside is in development. We’re planning a mobile app and exploring a desktop companion. This page contains scripted conversation examples, not a working app. Supported platforms, release date and pricing have not been announced.
Is this therapy or a human listener?
Beside is a planned AI companion for everyday emotional support. It isn’t a person, a therapist, or a crisis service. We aren’t making claims about treating mental health conditions.
What happens to anything I share here?
This preview has no chat input, microphone access, account registration, or analytics. Switching examples only changes text on this page. The app’s data handling and memory controls will need to be explained before anyone shares a personal story.
Will there be images, practices, or a community?
We’re exploring those ideas. For now, the core direction is a continuing conversation with text, voice, memory, and a style of support that adapts to you. The final feature set is still taking shape.
What is the desktop companion?
It’s an early idea for bringing Beside beyond the phone: a small companion nearby while you work, create or unwind. We’re exploring how conversations could continue between phone and desktop. Whether that takes the form of software or a physical companion, the supported platforms, and the final features are still undecided.
Until we meet
You don’t have to find
the perfect words.
That’s the space we want Beside to be. While we’re making it, you’re welcome to pause here for a moment.
A simple visual pause. Nothing to finish or achieve.