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Character.AI vs SillyTavern
Character.AI edges SillyTavern on our editorial score (4.4 vs 4.3), but the two are close on features — SillyTavern is cheaper at Free (~$8/mo less), so default to it unless you prefer Character.AI's branding.
| Character.AI | SillyTavern | |
|---|---|---|
| Redaktionswertung | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Preis | $7.92/mo | Free |
| Preisspanne | Under $10/mo | Free |
| Kostenloser Tarif | Ja | Ja |
| Preisdetails | c.ai+ $9.99/mo or $94.99/yr (~$7.92/mo). Free chat is unlimited but carries ads, a daily swipe cap and a Charms currency. A cheaper (c.ai) lite tier exists but its price varies by region. | Free and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect. |
| Inhalte für Erwachsene | No adult mode | Optional mature mode |
| Sprache | Live-Anrufe | Live-Anrufe |
| Bilder | Ja | Ja |
| Video | Nein | Nein |
| Gedächtnis | Ja | Ja |
| Eigene Charaktere | Ja | Ja |
| Begleiter-Typen | Any character | Any character |
| Plattformen | Web, iOS, Android | Desktop, Web |
| Läuft lokal | Nein | Ja |
Character.AI — unsere Einschätzung
The default starting point: unmatched variety and the most generous free tier in the category.
- 20M+ community characters
- Unlimited free text chat
- Best-in-class prose quality
SillyTavern — unsere Einschätzung
If you want total control and zero subscription, this is where the advanced users live.
- Complete control over prompt and memory
- Works with local or hosted models
- Free forever
Character.AI vs SillyTavern — häufige Fragen
Which is cheaper, Character.AI or SillyTavern?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $7.92/mo for Character.AI.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: voice support differs between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
Character.AI: No adult mode. SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.