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SillyTavern vs Anima AI
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 3.7), but the right pick depends on what you need: Anima AI may suit you better on price and features.
| SillyTavern0 | Anima AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $3.33/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. | $9.99/mo or about $3.33/mo billed annually. Free tier: limited messages, no roleplay. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion, Male companion |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | 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
Anima AI — our take
Cheap on the annual plan and flexible in tone, with a browser app alongside the mobile ones.
- Very cheap annual plan
- Flexible persona tone
- Runs in the browser as well as on mobile
SillyTavern vs Anima AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Anima AI?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $3.33/mo for Anima 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. Anima AI: 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.