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SillyTavern vs Inworld
SillyTavern edges Inworld on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.2), but SillyTavern is the stronger pick if you want live voice calls and image sharing, while Inworld fits better if voice notes matter more.
0| SillyTavern0 | Inworld0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.2 / 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 tier (5,000 API interactions/mo, Studio, Unity/Unreal SDK). Pro pay-as-you-go from $0.002/interaction; Creator $25/mo. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| 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
Inworld — our take
A developer platform for personality, memory, emotion and voice — build your own interactive characters for games and apps.
- Deep personality + memory engine
- Unity/Unreal SDKs
- Generous free tier
SillyTavern vs Inworld — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Inworld?
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?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: voice support differs between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. Inworld: 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.