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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.
0| SillyTavern | TypingMind | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $0/mo |
| Price band | Free | Under $10/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Price detail | Free 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 content | Optional mature mode | No adult 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 |
| 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
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.