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SillyTavern vs Dream Companion
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs ), but the right pick depends on what you need: Dream Companion may suit you better on price and features.
0| SillyTavern0 | Dream Companion0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | — |
| Price | Free | $5.84/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. | From $5.84/mo billed annually ($69.99/yr), on Premium and Ultimate tiers. Monthly billing exists but its price is not published on the public site. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Adult-first |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Web |
| 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
Dream Companion — our take
Character creation is the hook: a quick mode plus a deeper workshop for personality and backstory, with image, video, and voice generation on top. Media runs on a Dream Coins system.
- Unusually deep character creator
- Cheap annual entry (~$5.84/mo)
SillyTavern vs Dream Companion — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Dream Companion?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $5.84/mo for Dream Companion.
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. Dream Companion: Adult-first. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.