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SillyTavern vs Bot3 AI
SillyTavern edges Bot3 AI on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.7), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls; Bot3 AI has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern0 | Bot3 AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $9.90/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. | Third-party consensus (2026-09): free tier; Prime $9.90/mo, Deluxe $19.90/mo, Prestige $49.90/mo. bot3.ai had a DNS error at check — verify before subscribing. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Adult-first |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Web, iOS |
| 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
Bot3 AI — our take
A large multilingual character library with a free tier and an iOS app; the official site was unreachable at check time.
- 200k+ community characters
- Multi-language support
- iOS app available
SillyTavern vs Bot3 AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Bot3 AI?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $9.90/mo for Bot3 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. Bot3 AI: Adult-first. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.