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DreamGen vs TextGen
DreamGen scores higher in our catalogue (4.1 vs 4.0), but the right pick depends on what you need: TextGen may suit you better on budget.
0| DreamGen0 | TextGen0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.1 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | $6.26/mo | Free |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Price detail | Starter $7.83/mo or $6.26/mo billed annually ($75.12/yr); Advanced $19.35/mo ($15.48/mo yearly); Pro $48.30/mo ($33.81/mo yearly). | Free and open source. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | No | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web | Desktop, Web |
| Runs locally | No | Yes |
DreamGen — our take
A roleplay and creative-writing tool built on capable open models, with a scenario builder and image generation for the worlds you create.
- Strong, coherent long-form roleplay
- Scenario and world builder
- Capable open-weight models
TextGen — our take
Formerly text-generation-webui: not a companion app, but the plumbing most local companion setups are built on.
- Supports nearly every local model
- Active extension ecosystem
- Free and open source
DreamGen vs TextGen — common questions
Which is cheaper, DreamGen or TextGen?
TextGen is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $6.26/mo for DreamGen.
Which one has a free tier?
Only TextGen has a free tier; DreamGen is paid-only.
Which remembers conversations better?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: price and platform coverage differ between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
DreamGen: Optional mature mode. TextGen: 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.