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SillyTavern vs Gemini
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 4.2), but the right pick depends on what you need: Gemini may suit you better on price and features.
0| SillyTavern0 | Gemini0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $4.99/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 tier (Gemini 3.6 Flash, limited Pro, Imagen 3, Veo 3, Live voice, 5 Deep Research/mo, 15GB). Google AI Plus $4.99/mo, Pro $19.99/mo, Ultra $99.99/mo. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| 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
Gemini — our take
A general assistant that doubles as a companion: strong memory, Imagen image generation, Veo video and a Live voice mode.
- Image and video generation built in
- Live voice mode
- Strong free tier
SillyTavern vs Gemini — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Gemini?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $4.99/mo for Gemini.
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. Gemini: 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.