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SillyTavern vs Joyland AI
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 4.0), but the right pick depends on what you need: Joyland AI may suit you better on price and features.
0| SillyTavern0 | Joyland AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $8.99/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 gives 10 credits/day. Standard $9.99/mo or $8.99/mo billed yearly; Premium $19.99/mo ($15.99/mo yearly) adds long-term memory. |
| 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, 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
Joyland AI — our take
A community-driven anime companion hub: build your own character or talk to thousands of user-made ones, with image generation baked into the chat.
- Large community character library
- Image generation inside the chat
- Free tier needs no card
SillyTavern vs Joyland AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Joyland AI?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $8.99/mo for Joyland AI.
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. Joyland AI: 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.