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SillyTavern vs Ash

SillyTavern edges Ash on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.1), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want image sharing and custom characters; Ash has no clear edge there.

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SillyTavern0Ash0
Editor score4.3 / 54.1 / 5
PriceFree$14.16/mo
Price bandFree$10–20/mo
Free tierYesYes
Price detailFree and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect.Free tier; Premium launched Sept 2026 per App Store data: $9.99-$39.99/mo or $169.99/yr (~$14.16/mo) with a 7-day trial. Explicitly not for crisis use.
Adult contentOptional mature modeNo adult mode
VoiceLive callsLive calls
ImagesYesNo
VideoNoNo
MemoryYesYes
Custom charactersYesNo
Companion typesAny characterAny character
PlatformsDesktop, WebiOS, Android
Runs locallyYesNo

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

Ash — our take

The best-funded wellbeing companion ($93M raised): therapeutic memory, weekly insights and a purpose-built psychology model.

  • Purpose-built psychology model
  • Therapeutic memory across months
  • Weekly insights on patterns

SillyTavern vs Ash — common questions

Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Ash?

SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $14.16/mo for Ash.

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. Ash: 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.

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