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SillyTavern vs Poe
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 3.8), but the right pick depends on what you need: Poe may suit you better on price and features.
| SillyTavern0 | Poe0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $16.67/mo |
| Price band | Free | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect. | Premium $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr (~$16.67/mo); four other point-metered tiers run $4.99-$249.99. Free tier: a small daily compute-point allowance. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| 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
Poe — our take
The flexible pick: switch models per conversation, including companion-style bots.
- Many models in one subscription
- Huge community bot library
- Build and share your own bots
SillyTavern vs Poe — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Poe?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $16.67/mo for Poe.
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. Poe: 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.