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SillyTavern vs EDNA
SillyTavern edges EDNA on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.0), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want image sharing and custom characters; EDNA has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern0 | EDNA0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $15/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. | Directory quoting edna.care (2026-09): free core tier (daily activities, 3 scam checks/day); Premium $19.99/mo or $179.99/yr (~$15/mo) with all 9 companions and family features. |
| 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 | 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
EDNA — our take
Voice-driven companionship with scam detection and family alerts — the standout eldercare option in the category.
- Voice input, no typing needed
- Real-time scam detection and family alerts
- Nine companion personalities
SillyTavern vs EDNA — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or EDNA?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $15/mo for EDNA.
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. EDNA: 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.