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SillyTavern vs Venice AI
SillyTavern edges Venice AI on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.0), but SillyTavern is the stronger pick if you want live voice calls and long-term memory, while Venice AI fits better if voice notes or video matter more.
0| SillyTavern0 | Venice AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $12.42/mo |
| Price band | Free | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect. | Verified on venice.ai (2026-09): Free tier (10 text/15 image prompts/day); Pro $18/mo or $149/yr (~$12.42/mo) unlocks unlimited text, characters and 1,000 images/day; Pro+ $68/mo, Max $200/mo. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion, Male 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
Venice AI — our take
The privacy pick: zero data retention, uncensored characters, images and video from a single subscription.
- Strongest privacy architecture in the category
- Uncensored by default on paid tiers
- Images, video and music included
SillyTavern vs Venice AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Venice AI?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $12.42/mo for Venice AI.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
SillyTavern retains context across sessions; Venice AI keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. Venice 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.