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SillyTavern vs Novelcrafter
SillyTavern edges Novelcrafter on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.2), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls and image sharing; Novelcrafter has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern | Novelcrafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $4/mo |
| Price band | Free | Under $10/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect. | 21-day free trial, no card; paid plans from S$5.57/mo (~US$4, checked in SG region 2026-09-30). AI features require your own API key. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| 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
Novelcrafter — our take
A serious writer's workspace: unlimited books, a codex that tracks your lore, and AI via your own API keys.
- Unlimited books on every plan
- Codex tracks characters and lore automatically
- Bring your own API key
SillyTavern vs Novelcrafter — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Novelcrafter?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $4/mo for Novelcrafter.
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. Novelcrafter: 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.