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SillyTavern vs Youper
SillyTavern edges Youper on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.8), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls and image sharing and custom characters; Youper has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern | Youper | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Price band | Free | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect. | Subscription is shown in-app; the website lists no price (checked 2026-09-30). 18+ only per the site notice. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | iOS, Android |
| 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
Youper — our take
Therapy-flavoured chat that helps you reframe thoughts and track moods; strictly 18+.
- CBT-based conversations
- Mood tracking over time
- Free tier to start
SillyTavern vs Youper — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Youper?
One or both do not publish a comparable monthly price, so we show what each states on its own pricing page: SillyTavern Free, Youper Free. Confirm at checkout, since regional pricing varies.
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. Youper: 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.