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SillyTavern vs HiWaifu
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 3.4), but the right pick depends on what you need: HiWaifu may suit you better on price and features.
| SillyTavern0 | HiWaifu0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $8.33/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. | Luxury Premium $12.99/mo, $29.99 per season, $54.99 biannually or $99.99/yr (~$8.33/mo). Free tier: a daily allowance of messages. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, 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
HiWaifu — our take
A fine free-tier stopgap; the paid tiers do not clearly beat the leaders.
- Generous daily free allowance
- Large character selection
- Includes image generation
SillyTavern vs HiWaifu — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or HiWaifu?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $8.33/mo for HiWaifu.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
SillyTavern retains context across sessions; HiWaifu keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. HiWaifu: 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.
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