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NextChat vs SillyTavern
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| Fact | NextChat | SillyTavern |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 89k | 34k |
| Latest | v2.16.1 | 1.19.0 |
| Last push | 2026-08-11 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 55 days between releases | about 45 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 35 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialNextChatA chat app you deploy yourself in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model. The model comes from elsewhere.
PartialSillyTavernA self-hosted chat front end aimed at character roleplay, in front of hosted APIs or local models.
NextChat
SillyTavern
- 1.19.02026-09-14Anthropic: Added support for Claude Fable 5 and 5.1, Claude Opus 4.8 and 5, Claude Sonnet 5.
- 1.18.02026-05-03Read the maintainers statement regarding a recent security incident involving the "Bot Browser" third-party extension a…
- 1.17.02026-03-28Note: Requires Node.js 20 or higher.
- 1.16.02026-02-14Note: The first-time startup on low-end devices may take longer due to the image metadata caching process.
- 1.15.02025-12-28Introducing the first preview of Macros 2.0, a comprehensive overhaul of the macro system that enables nesting, stable…
NextChat
unsigned The latest release, v2.16.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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SillyTavern
✓ signed The latest release, 1.19.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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