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SillyTavern vs VenusX
VenusX is the better fit if you want video; SillyTavern has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern | VenusX | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | — |
| Price | Free | $9.99/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. | Subscription $12.99/mo or $119.88/yr (~$9.99/mo). Pay-as-you-go Stardust packs; 50 free on signup. Prices in USD. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Live calls |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Male companion, Female 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
VenusX — our take
Romantasy hub: chat with or build companions, then generate images and AI video. Default Flirty mode is SFW/suggestive; a Spicy 18+ explicit mode sits behind an in-app consent gate. Free Stardust allowance; paid plans lift generation and memory limits.
- Chat plus image and AI-video generation
- Build your own companion ("Venusian")
- Free Stardust allowance to start
SillyTavern vs VenusX — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or VenusX?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $9.99/mo for VenusX.
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. VenusX: 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.