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SillyTavern vs TypingMind

SillyTavern edges TypingMind on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.2), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls; TypingMind has no clear edge there.

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SillyTavernTypingMind
Editor score4.3 / 54.2 / 5
PriceFree$0/mo
Price bandFreeUnder $10/mo
Free tierYesNo
Price detailFree and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect.One-time purchase license (own your copy) plus optional cloud add-ons; exact tiers shown at checkout (2026-09-30).
Adult contentOptional mature modeNo adult mode
VoiceLive callsNo
ImagesYesYes
VideoNoNo
MemoryYesYes
Custom charactersYesYes
Companion typesAny characterAny character
PlatformsDesktop, WebWeb
Runs locallyYesNo

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

TypingMind — our take

The power-user chat UI: pay once, bring any model, add agents, plugins and your whole prompt library.

  • One-time purchase, no subscription
  • Agents, plugins, prompt library
  • Works with every major model

SillyTavern vs TypingMind — common questions

Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or TypingMind?

They cost the same on our recorded numbers (Free).

Which one has a free tier?

Only SillyTavern has a free tier; TypingMind is paid-only.

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. TypingMind: 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.

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