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SillyTavern vs Kindroid
SillyTavern edges Kindroid on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.2), but the two are close on features — SillyTavern is cheaper at Free (~$12/mo less), so default to it unless you prefer Kindroid's branding.
0| SillyTavern0 | Kindroid0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $11.67/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. | Web $13.99/mo, $37.99/3mo or $139.99/yr (~$11.67/mo); app stores charge ~$2 more. Ultra and MAX are add-ons. Free tier: unlimited messages on the Lite model, 2 Kindroids, no video calls. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Live calls |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion, Male companion, Non-binary |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Runs locally | Yes | Yes |
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
Kindroid — our take
The best pick for people who will actually fill in the backstory — lazy setup buys you a chatbot.
- Voice calls hold up on poor mobile connections
- Very deep personality and backstory controls
- No coin system
SillyTavern vs Kindroid — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Kindroid?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $11.67/mo for Kindroid.
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. Kindroid: 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.