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SillyTavern vs Oscar Stories
SillyTavern edges Oscar Stories on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.9), but SillyTavern is the stronger pick if you want live voice calls and long-term memory and custom characters, while Oscar Stories fits better if voice notes matter more.
0| SillyTavern | Oscar Stories | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 stories with limits; premium options in-app (2026-09-30). |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| 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
Oscar Stories — our take
Kid-safe story generator: the child becomes the hero, with narration and gentle morals.
- Kid-safe by design
- Personalized hero and narration
- Illustrated stories
SillyTavern vs Oscar Stories — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Oscar Stories?
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; Oscar Stories keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. Oscar Stories: 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.