Comparison
ChuanhuChatGPT vs SillyTavern
Verdict
Pick ChuanhuChatGPT if chuanhuChatGPT provides a user-friendly graphical interface for interacting with various language models like ChatGPT, featuring support for agents, fine-tuning, web search integration, and file-based queries; pick SillyTavern if sillyTavern is a frontend tool for power users to interact with large language models, offering detailed installation guides for multiple platforms including Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android (Termux), and Docker.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ChuanhuChatGPT | SillyTavern |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (3d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (3d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- GUI for ChatGPT and LLMs with features like agents and file-based QA.
- SillyTavern
- LLM Frontend for Power Users
Stars
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- 15k
- SillyTavern
- 34k
Forks
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- 2.2k
- SillyTavern
- 6.3k
Open issues
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- 129
- SillyTavern
- 622
Language
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- Python
- SillyTavern
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- ChuanhuChatGPT provides a user-friendly graphical interface for interacting with various language models like ChatGPT, featuring support for agents, fine-tuning, web search integration, and file-based queries.
- SillyTavern
- SillyTavern is a frontend tool for power users to interact with large language models, offering detailed installation guides for multiple platforms including Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android (Termux), and Docker.
Persona
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- -
- SillyTavern
- -
Runtime
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- -
- SillyTavern
- -
License
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- GPL-3.0
- SillyTavern
- SillyTavern is distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license, which requires that any changes to the software be made available to users under the same license terms.
Last pushed
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- Sep 16, 2026
- SillyTavern
- Sep 14, 2026
Categories
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- Inference & Serving
- SillyTavern
- Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- 129
- SillyTavern
- 622
Stars delta
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- -16 (30d)
- SillyTavern
- +1.3k (30d)
Open issues delta
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- 0 (30d)
- SillyTavern
- +39 (30d)
Owner type
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- User
- SillyTavern
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- Published findings
- SillyTavern
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- ChuanhuChatGPT
- Trust report
- SillyTavern
- Trust report
Choose ChuanhuChatGPT if…
- ChuanhuChatGPT is primarily Python; SillyTavern is JavaScript.
- License: ChuanhuChatGPT is GPL-3.0, SillyTavern is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to ChuanhuChatGPT: chatbot, chatglm, chatgpt-api, claude.
- Choose when you need an intuitive GUI to manage interactions with multiple LLMs including fine-tuning abilities
When NOT to use ChuanhuChatGPT
- Avoid if you exclusively need a CLI interface or a platform that focuses on cloud services without the option for fine-tuning
- Exclude when your application needs advanced customization options lacking in Gradio-based GUI frameworks
Choose SillyTavern if…
- SillyTavern is primarily JavaScript; ChuanhuChatGPT is Python.
- License: SillyTavern is AGPL-3.0, ChuanhuChatGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Requires Docker; Installation guides are available for Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android (Termux), and Docker.; The tool is built using JavaScript and requires a compatible runtime environment..
- Tags unique to SillyTavern: ai, chat, cross-platform, docker.
- When you need a frontend tool that supports a wide range of platforms, including less common ones like Android (Termux).
When NOT to use SillyTavern
- If you prefer a frontend tool with a more permissive license than AGPL-3.0.
- When you are looking for a frontend that does not require detailed setup instructions and prefers a more streamlined installation process.
- If you do not require the specific features inspired by TavernAITurbo mod or Visual Novel Mode.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (GaiZhenbiao/ChuanhuChatGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (GaiZhenbiao/ChuanhuChatGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (GaiZhenbiao/ChuanhuChatGPT) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (SillyTavern/SillyTavern) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (SillyTavern/SillyTavern) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (SillyTavern/SillyTavern) · observed Sep 14, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ChuanhuChatGPT 15k · SillyTavern 34k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ChuanhuChatGPT and SillyTavern?
- ChuanhuChatGPT: GUI for ChatGPT and LLMs with features like agents and file-based QA.. SillyTavern: LLM Frontend for Power Users. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ChuanhuChatGPT over SillyTavern?
- Choose ChuanhuChatGPT over SillyTavern when ChuanhuChatGPT is primarily Python; SillyTavern is JavaScript; License: ChuanhuChatGPT is GPL-3.0, SillyTavern is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to ChuanhuChatGPT: chatbot, chatglm, chatgpt-api, claude; Choose when you need an intuitive GUI to manage interactions with multiple LLMs including fine-tuning abilities.
- When should I choose SillyTavern over ChuanhuChatGPT?
- Choose SillyTavern over ChuanhuChatGPT when SillyTavern is primarily JavaScript; ChuanhuChatGPT is Python; License: SillyTavern is AGPL-3.0, ChuanhuChatGPT is GPL-3.0; Requirements: Requires Docker; Installation guides are available for Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android (Termux), and Docker.; The tool is built using JavaScript and requires a compatible runtime environment.; Tags unique to SillyTavern: ai, chat, cross-platform, docker; When you need a frontend tool that supports a wide range of platforms, including less common ones like Android (Termux).
- When should I avoid ChuanhuChatGPT?
- Avoid if you exclusively need a CLI interface or a platform that focuses on cloud services without the option for fine-tuning Exclude when your application needs advanced customization options lacking in Gradio-based GUI frameworks
- When should I avoid SillyTavern?
- If you prefer a frontend tool with a more permissive license than AGPL-3.0. When you are looking for a frontend that does not require detailed setup instructions and prefers a more streamlined installation process. If you do not require the specific features inspired by TavernAITurbo mod or Visual Novel Mode.
- Is ChuanhuChatGPT or SillyTavern more popular on GitHub?
- SillyTavern has more GitHub stars (33,508 vs 15,272). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ChuanhuChatGPT and SillyTavern open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ChuanhuChatGPT: GPL-3.0, SillyTavern: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to ChuanhuChatGPT or SillyTavern?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ChuanhuChatGPT alternatives and SillyTavern alternatives (ChuanhuChatGPT markdown twin, SillyTavern markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, ChuanhuChatGPT or SillyTavern?
- ChuanhuChatGPT: Very active. SillyTavern: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for ChuanhuChatGPT and SillyTavern?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ChuanhuChatGPT trust report; SillyTavern trust report.