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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.
0| SillyTavern0 | Ash0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $14.16/mo |
| Price band | Free | $10–20/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 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 content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Live calls |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, 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
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.