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Cherry Studio vs SillyTavern

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Cherry StudioSillyTavern
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
LicenceAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
Stars52k34k
Latestv2.1.41.19.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-02
Release cadenceabout 5 days between releasesabout 45 days between releases
Active contributors54+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days35 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →

    PartialCherry StudioDesktop app for many hosted providers and local models, with assistants, knowledge bases and MCP. The model comes from elsewhere.

    PartialSillyTavernA self-hosted chat front end aimed at character roleplay, in front of hosted APIs or local models.