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SillyTavern

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Chub AI

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DreamGen

Plans & limits Read 3 Oct 2026

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The comparison Documented features, not ratings	SillyTavern Local interfaces and portable character projects Platform guide	Chub AI Character definitions with configurable model access Platform guide	DreamGen Multi-character stories and scenario building Platform guide
Majestic global rank Entire domain · lower is stronger	#274,022	#235,776	#297,746
Linking networks Referring subnets · 3 Oct 2026	525	571	501
Rank movement Vs previous Majestic index	Down 3,114 places	Down 4,229 places	Down 10,648 places
Research status	Official sources	Official sources	Official sources
Personality controls	Character cards include personality, scenario, greetings and example messages.	Character definitions include description, scenario, example dialogue and advanced prompt fields.	The Scenario Editor defines characters alongside plot, setting, history, locations and objects.
Saved context & memory controls	World Info and document retrieval provide reference context. Recall depends on the selected backend and configuration.	Character Books supply keyword-triggered context. This does not establish automatic long-term recall.	A History element provides reference context in a scenario. Automatic conversation recall has not been benchmarked.
Image generation	Image-generation engines can be connected. This is an integration requiring a configured backend.	Not established	Not established
Character voice	TTS models can be connected to speak responses; access and quality depend on the provider.	Not established	Not established
Multiple-character chats	Several character cards can participate in a group chat.	Not established	Scenarios can contain multiple characters, with instructions to direct the roleplay. Coordination and plan limits are untested.
Private character visibility	Not established	Public, private and unlisted character types are documented. Data-processing policies require a separate check.	New scenarios and working drafts are private by default. Listed and unlisted published versions have separate visibility.
Character export	The character panel includes import and export actions. We have not tested cross-platform round trips.	Not established	Export a scenario file for another user to import privately. This does not establish universal character-card export compatibility.
Programmatic character API	Not established	Not established	Not established
Local installation	A locally installed interface. Local installation alone does not make a cloud model or extension private.	Not established	Not established
Account & model setup	Requires an LLM backend. Local and cloud connections are supported; provider keys or local model setup may be needed.	The creator requires sign-in. Hosted subscriptions, third-party API keys or a local model connection can power chat; current prices remain unchecked.	Not established
Conversation languages	Not established	Not established	Not established
Free starting point	The interface is free and open source. Model inference, media providers and hardware may carry separate costs.	Not established	The official roleplay page advertises a free tier. Current numerical allowances have not been established.
Create your own character	Documented	Documented	Documented
Character sharing	Documented	Documented	Documented
Published pricing Sources read 3 Oct 2026	Not verified	Not verified	Public dollar quotes found; currency code not established
Free allowances	Not verified	Not verified	Free tier advertised; numerical allowance not established
Credits & extras Units are not interchangeable	Not verified	Not verified	Monthly credits, extra daily credits and model-dependent usage
Hands-on test	Not performed	Not performed	Not performed
Read before deciding	Sources & limitations	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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