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SillyTavern vs AI Dungeon
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 3.6), but the right pick depends on what you need: AI Dungeon may suit you better on price and features.
| SillyTavern0 | AI Dungeon0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $12.49/mo |
| Price band | Free | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect. | Journey $14.99/mo, Legend $29.99/mo, Mythic $49.99/mo; 6- and 12-month billing carry a discount (~$149.90/yr for Journey). Free tier: Wanderer. The old $9.99 Adventurer tier is discontinued. |
| 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, iOS, Android, Discord |
| 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
AI Dungeon — our take
Not a companion app, but the best pure narrative engine if you want a story rather than a partner.
- Best-in-class narrative engine
- Character and world creation
- Web, mobile and Discord
SillyTavern vs AI Dungeon — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or AI Dungeon?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $12.49/mo for AI Dungeon.
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. AI Dungeon: 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.