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SillyTavern vs DreamGen
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 4.1), but the right pick depends on what you need: DreamGen may suit you better on price and features.
0| SillyTavern0 | DreamGen0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $6.26/mo |
| Price band | Free | Under $10/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Price detail | Free and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect. | 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). |
| 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 |
| 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
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
SillyTavern vs DreamGen — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or DreamGen?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $6.26/mo for DreamGen.
Which one has a free tier?
Only SillyTavern has a free tier; DreamGen is paid-only.
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. DreamGen: 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.