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SillyTavern vs Pephop AI
SillyTavern edges Pephop AI on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.8), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls and image sharing; Pephop AI has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern0 | Pephop AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $4.99/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. | Free ~20 messages. Lite $4.99/mo (2,000 messages), Classic $9.99/mo (5,000), Elite $29.99/mo (16,000). Message-based, no voice or image. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature 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
Pephop AI — our take
A straightforward text character-chat app with a 6,000+ character library and separate SFW/NSFW modes — no voice or image generation.
- 6,000+ community characters
- Cheap entry tier at $4.99/mo
- Separate SFW and NSFW modes
SillyTavern vs Pephop AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Pephop AI?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $4.99/mo for Pephop AI.
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. Pephop AI: 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.