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SillyTavern vs Raphael AI
SillyTavern edges Raphael AI on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.9), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls and long-term memory and custom characters; Raphael AI has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern | Raphael AI | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and unlimited (2026-09-30); no paid tier advertised. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| 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
Raphael AI — our take
Exactly as advertised: unlimited free image generation in the browser, no account needed.
- Truly unlimited free generation
- No sign-up required
- Clean web interface
SillyTavern vs Raphael AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Raphael AI?
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; Raphael AI keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. Raphael AI: 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.