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SillyTavern vs Promptchan AI
SillyTavern is the stronger pick if you want live voice calls and long-term memory, while Promptchan AI fits better if voice notes matter more.
0| SillyTavern0 | Promptchan AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | — |
| Price | Free | $21.99/mo |
| Price band | Free | Over $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. | Tiers: Free (daily Gems), Plus $14.99, Premium $23.99, Pro $33.99/mo (annual about $21.99/mo). Gems meter media: voice call 2, images 2-18, video more. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Adult-first |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion |
| 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
Promptchan AI — our take
A powerful NSFW image studio built around a clone-tweak-animate workflow; companion chat is secondary and Gem metering makes heavy video use costly.
- Strong image generation with deep prompt control
- Clone-and-tweak gallery workflow
- Gems roll over indefinitely
SillyTavern vs Promptchan AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Promptchan AI?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $21.99/mo for Promptchan AI.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
SillyTavern retains context across sessions; Promptchan AI keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. Promptchan AI: Adult-first. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.