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SillyTavern vs Wysa

SillyTavern edges Wysa on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.9), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls and image sharing and custom characters; Wysa has no clear edge there.

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Editor score4.3 / 53.9 / 5
PriceFree$8.33/mo billed yearly
Price bandFreeUnder $10/mo
Free tierYesYes
Price detailFree and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect.Free AI chat and self-help tools. Premium is $99.99/yr for the full toolkit; Premium Plus with a human coach is $99.99/mo (US App Store rates).
Adult contentOptional mature modeNo adult mode
VoiceLive callsNo
ImagesYesNo
VideoNoNo
MemoryYesYes
Custom charactersYesNo
Companion typesAny characterAny character
PlatformsDesktop, WebiOS, Android
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

Wysa — our take

A companion that is honest about being a tool rather than a relationship.

  • Evidence-based techniques
  • Clear safety escalation
  • Free tier is functional

SillyTavern vs Wysa — common questions

Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Wysa?

SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $8.33/mo billed yearly for Wysa.

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. Wysa: 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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