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SillyTavern vs ChatFAI
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 3.8), but the right pick depends on what you need: ChatFAI may suit you better on price and features.
0| SillyTavern0 | ChatFAI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $8.25/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. | Free 500 messages/month. Basic $8.25/mo ($99/yr); Premium $24.17/mo ($290/yr) adds voice, faster models and higher limits. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Web, 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
ChatFAI — our take
A character-chat site built around recognizable names — fictional, historical and celebrity-style personas you can message for free with caps.
- Recognizable fictional and historical characters
- Free tier with a real monthly allowance
- Voice on paid tiers
SillyTavern vs ChatFAI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or ChatFAI?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $8.25/mo for ChatFAI.
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. ChatFAI: 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.