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SillyTavern vs AnythingLLM
SillyTavern edges AnythingLLM on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.0), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls and image sharing; AnythingLLM has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern | AnythingLLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Price band | Free | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect. | Desktop app free and open-source; hosted cloud version has plans in-app (2026-09-30). |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Desktop, Web |
| 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
AnythingLLM — our take
Document-grounded private AI: chat with your files on desktop, connect local or hosted models.
- Strong document chat
- Works with local models
- Open-source desktop app
SillyTavern vs AnythingLLM — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or AnythingLLM?
They cost the same on our recorded numbers (Free).
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. AnythingLLM: 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.