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SillyTavern vs Macaron AI
SillyTavern edges Macaron AI on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.9), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls and image sharing and custom characters; Macaron AI has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern0 | Macaron AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.9 / 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 during the current rollout per the official blog (2026-09); no paid tier published yet. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| 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
Macaron AI — our take
A personal companion-agent rather than a character roster; free during its current rollout.
- Deep Memory personalization
- Builds small tools and mini-apps on request
- Free during rollout
SillyTavern vs Macaron AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Macaron 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?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: voice support differs between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. Macaron AI: 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.