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SillyTavern vs Gening AI
SillyTavern edges Gening AI on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.6), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls and long-term memory; Gening AI has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern | Gening AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Price band | Free | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect. | Free to chat without an account; premium features exist behind the client-side app but no public pricing page. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| 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
Gening AI — our take
Friction-free character chat: pick a character and start talking immediately, no account wall.
- No sign-up required to start
- Large community character library
- Free chat
SillyTavern vs Gening AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Gening AI?
They cost the same on our recorded numbers (Free).
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
SillyTavern retains context across sessions; Gening AI keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. Gening AI: 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.