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SillyTavern vs Kimi
SillyTavern edges Kimi on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.0), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls and long-term memory and image sharing and custom characters; Kimi has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern | Kimi | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.0 / 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 web chat; no consumer subscription published (checked 2026-09-30). |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| 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
Kimi — our take
A generous free general assistant from Moonshot; strong on long documents and agentic work.
- Free with generous limits
- Strong long-context and document handling
- iOS and Android apps
SillyTavern vs Kimi — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Kimi?
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; Kimi keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. Kimi: 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.