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The comparison Documented features, not ratings	Character.AI Original roleplay characters Platform guide	SillyTavern Local interfaces and portable character projects Platform guide
Majestic global rank Entire domain · lower is stronger	#8,412	#274,022
Linking networks Referring subnets · 3 Oct 2026	3,903	525
Rank movement Vs previous Majestic index	Down 52 places	Down 3,114 places
Research status	Official sources	Official sources
Personality controls	Definitions accept character details and example dialogue; greetings establish the opening scene.	Character cards include personality, scenario, greetings and example messages.
Saved context & memory controls	Not established	World Info and document retrieval provide reference context. Recall depends on the selected backend and configuration.
Image generation	The creator can generate an avatar. The guide mentions image and video generation; current allowances are unverified.	Image-generation engines can be connected. This is an integration requiring a configured backend.
Character voice	Choose or create a character voice. The older Voice FAQ describes free access; current numerical limits and voice quality are untested.	TTS models can be connected to speak responses; access and quality depend on the provider.
Multiple-character chats	Not established	Several character cards can participate in a group chat.
Private character visibility	Public, unlisted and private visibility are documented. This controls character access, not data retention.	Not established
Character export	Not established	The character panel includes import and export actions. We have not tested cross-platform round trips.
Programmatic character API	Not established	Not established
Local installation	Not established	A locally installed interface. Local installation alone does not make a cloud model or extension private.
Account & model setup	Creation flows are described for the web and mobile app.	Requires an LLM backend. Local and cloud connections are supported; provider keys or local model setup may be needed.
Conversation languages	Not established	Not established
Free starting point	Unlimited basic-chat messaging is documented; premium styles are separate. Open-ended chat is unavailable to under-18 users. An older FAQ describes free Character Voice; current limits are unverified.	The interface is free and open source. Model inference, media providers and hardware may carry separate costs.
Create your own character	Documented	Documented
Character sharing	Documented	Documented
Published pricing Sources read 3 Oct 2026	Not verified	Not verified
Free allowances	Not verified	Not verified
Credits & extras Units are not interchangeable	Not verified	Not verified
Hands-on test	Not performed	Not performed
Read before deciding	Sources & limitations	Sources & limitations

“Not checked” is different from “not supported.” Documentation establishes a described feature, not its quality, availability on every plan or performance. How we assess evidence.

Domain ranks and linking networks describe web link presence, not traffic, active users or feature quality. Source: Majestic Million, 3 Oct 2026, CC BY 3.0. Selected and reformatted by Characters.best. Measurement notes.

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