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SillyTavern vs Charstar
SillyTavern edges Charstar on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.8), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls and image sharing; Charstar has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern0 | Charstar0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $4.99/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): $14.99/mo or ~$4.99/mo billed annually (~$59.88/yr); free tier with message caps. Not confirmed on the official site (SPA blocks fetching). |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature 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 | 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
Charstar — our take
A Character.AI-style alternative that allows mature content and undercuts most rivals on annual billing.
- Mature content allowed
- Cheap annual tier
- Community character library
SillyTavern vs Charstar — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Charstar?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $4.99/mo for Charstar.
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. Charstar: Optional mature mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.