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SillyTavern vs Le Chat
SillyTavern edges Le Chat on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.3), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls and custom characters; Le Chat has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern0 | Le Chat0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $14.99/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. | Free tier (web search, image gen, code, ~200 msgs/day); Pro €14.99/mo for priority access. EU data residency. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| 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
Le Chat — our take
Mistral’s free assistant with web search, image generation and memory — a credible daily chat companion with EU data residency.
- Generous free tier
- Fast inference
- Built-in image generation
SillyTavern vs Le Chat — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Le Chat?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $14.99/mo for Le Chat.
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. Le Chat: 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.