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SillyTavern vs Xoul AI
SillyTavern edges Xoul AI on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.0), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls; Xoul AI has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern0 | Xoul AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $5.60/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. | Official FAQ: Plus $7/mo, Pro $14/mo, Ultra $28/mo; annual billing saves ~20% (~$5.60/mo for Plus). Free tier with daily limits. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature 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
Xoul AI — our take
A polished roleplay platform built around scenarios and lorebooks, priced below most rivals.
- Scenario and world roleplay focus
- Below-average pricing
- Active community
SillyTavern vs Xoul AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Xoul AI?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $5.60/mo for Xoul AI.
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. Xoul 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.