Home / Compare
SillyTavern vs Youper
SillyTavern scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 3.9), but the right pick depends on what you need: Youper may suit you better on price and features.
0| SillyTavern0 | Youper0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.9 / 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. | Free basic check-ins; Premium cited $9.99–$12/mo or $69.99–$89.99/yr across sources — verify on youper.ai. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Desktop, 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
Youper — our take
A CBT-based mental-health companion with mood tracking and validated symptom scores — a supportive listener, not a relationship.
- Evidence-based CBT techniques
- Clinical-grade mood tracking
- Clear safety escalation
SillyTavern vs Youper — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or Youper?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $9.99/mo for Youper.
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. Youper: 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.