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SillyTavern vs Chub AI
SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls and long-term memory and image sharing; Chub AI has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern0 | Chub AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | — |
| Price | Free | $5/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. | Mercury $5/mo (MythoMax 13B, 8K memory) or Mars $20/mo (Soji 671B, voice). Billing runs in 4-month blocks, so you pay ~$20 or ~$80 upfront. Free tier: rotating test models plus trial credits. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Adult-first |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | 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
Chub AI — our take
A vast searchable character archive for people who bring their own frontend, not a chat service itself.
- Massive character library
SillyTavern vs Chub AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Chub AI?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $5/mo for Chub AI.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
SillyTavern retains context across sessions; Chub AI keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. Chub 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.
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