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SillyTavern vs AI Bestie
SillyTavern edges AI Bestie on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.7), but the two are close on features — SillyTavern is cheaper at Free (~$8/mo less), so default to it unless you prefer AI Bestie's branding.
0| SillyTavern | AI Bestie | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $8.25/mo |
| Price band | Free | Under $10/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect. | Free (10 messages + two 2-minute calls); Bestie+ $3.99/week, $9.99/month or $99/year (verified 2026-09-30). Romance stays warm and wholesome, never explicit. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Live calls |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion, Male companion, Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Web, Android |
| Runs locally | Yes | No |
SillyTavern — our take
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
AI Bestie — our take
Wholesome multi-persona companion with real voice calls and shared memory across the whole bestie family.
- Real two-way voice calls
- Memory shared across the whole persona family
- 70+ languages
SillyTavern vs AI Bestie — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or AI Bestie?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $8.25/mo for AI Bestie.
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?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. AI Bestie: No adult mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.