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SillyTavern vs Anima AI
SillyTavern edges Anima AI on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.7), but SillyTavern is the stronger pick if you want live voice calls, while Anima AI fits better if voice notes matter more.
0| SillyTavern0 | Anima AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $3.33/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. | $9.99/mo or about $3.33/mo billed annually. Free tier: limited messages, no roleplay. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion, Male companion |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Web, iOS, 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
Anima AI — our take
Cheap on the annual plan and flexible in tone, with a browser app alongside the mobile ones.
- Very cheap annual plan
- Flexible persona tone
- Runs in the browser as well as on mobile
SillyTavern vs Anima AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Anima AI?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $3.33/mo for Anima 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?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. Anima AI: 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.