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SillyTavern vs Romantic AI
SillyTavern edges Romantic AI on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.0), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls; Romantic AI has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern0 | Romantic AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $3.75/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. | Basic free. Premium ~$12.99–14.99/mo, or $44.99/yr (~$3.75/mo). Weekly $6.99. Hearts currency billed per image (~15 Hearts/image). |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| 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
Romantic AI — our take
A romance-first companion with image generation and an optional mature mode — SFW by default.
- 40+ ready-made romance characters
- Optional mature mode, SFW by default
- Image generation and custom characters
SillyTavern vs Romantic AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Romantic AI?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $3.75/mo for Romantic 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. Romantic 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.