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SillyTavern vs SimSimi
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 3.5), but the right pick depends on what you need: SimSimi may suit you better on price and features.
0| SillyTavern0 | SimSimi0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.5 / 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 with in-app points; optional purchases $0.29–$2.99 (ad-free, membership, boosts). Rated 16+ with occasional mature UGC. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| 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
SimSimi — our take
A chat bot since 2002 with replies crowdsourced by users across 81 languages — playful company, not a deep companion.
- Hundreds of millions of users
- 81 languages
- Create your own characters
SillyTavern vs SimSimi — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or SimSimi?
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?
SillyTavern retains context across sessions; SimSimi keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. SimSimi: 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.
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