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SillyTavern vs TextGen

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SillyTavernTextGen
LanguageJavaScriptPython
LicenceAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
Stars34k48k
Latest1.19.0v4.9
Last push2026-10-022026-08-17
Release cadenceabout 45 days between releasesabout 2 days between releases
Active contributors35 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →

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

    PartialTextGenDesktop and web app that runs open models locally through llama.cpp and other backends, or calls a hosted API.