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SillyTavern vs Tendera
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs ), but the right pick depends on what you need: Tendera may suit you better on price and features.
Tendera — a paid partner slot. A sponsored placement — not an editorial result; it carries no rating and is not part of the comparison score.
| SillyTavern0 | TenderaSponsored · Partner | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | — |
| Price | Free | $9.99/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. | Premium $9.99/mo — unlimited messages, voice replies, photo sharing, and up to 20 custom characters. Free to try, no account needed. |
| 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 | Female companion, Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Web, iOS |
| 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
Tendera — our take
A small cast of voiced, photogenic companions with persistent memory and up to 20 custom characters of your own, behind a single $9.99/mo Premium tier.
- Free to try with no account, then unlimited messages on Premium
- Voiced replies plus character photo sharing, with persistent memory
- Up to 20 custom companions you build yourself
SillyTavern vs Tendera — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Tendera?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $9.99/mo for Tendera.
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. Tendera: 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.