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SillyTavern vs Inworld
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 4.2), but the right pick depends on what you need: Inworld may suit you better on price and features.
0| SillyTavern0 | Inworld0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Price band | Free | Free |
| 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 (5,000 API interactions/mo, Studio, Unity/Unreal SDK). Pro pay-as-you-go from $0.002/interaction; Creator $25/mo. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult 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 |
| 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
Inworld — our take
A developer platform for personality, memory, emotion and voice — build your own interactive characters for games and apps.
- Deep personality + memory engine
- Unity/Unreal SDKs
- Generous free tier
SillyTavern vs Inworld — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Inworld?
They cost the same on our recorded numbers (Free).
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. Inworld: 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.