Comparison
SillyTavern vs catai
Verdict
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; pick catai if catai, an AI assistant framework built for local deployment with Node.js, offers developers using TypeScript the ability to create and deploy AI agents through a.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | SillyTavern | catai |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (3d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (307d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- SillyTavern
- LLM Frontend for Power Users
- catai
- Run AI assistant locally with Node.js
Stars
- SillyTavern
- 34k
- catai
- 500
Forks
- SillyTavern
- 6.3k
- catai
- 39
Open issues
- SillyTavern
- 622
- catai
- 2
Language
- SillyTavern
- JavaScript
- catai
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- 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.
- catai
- catai, an AI assistant framework built for local deployment with Node.js, offers developers using TypeScript the ability to create and deploy AI agents through a simple API.
Persona
- SillyTavern
- -
- catai
- -
Runtime
- SillyTavern
- -
- catai
- -
License
- 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.
- catai
- MIT
Last pushed
- SillyTavern
- Sep 14, 2026
- catai
- Nov 16, 2025
Categories
- SillyTavern
- Inference & Serving
- catai
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- SillyTavern
- Very active (96%)
- catai
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- SillyTavern
- 3d
- catai
- 307d
Open issues (now)
- SillyTavern
- 622
- catai
- 2
Stars delta
- SillyTavern
- +1.3k (30d)
- catai
- +2 (30d)
Open issues delta
- SillyTavern
- +39 (30d)
- catai
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- SillyTavern
- Trust report
- catai
- Trust report
Choose SillyTavern if…
- SillyTavern is primarily JavaScript; catai is TypeScript.
- License: SillyTavern is AGPL-3.0, catai is MIT.
- 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.
- SillyTavern ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- 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.
Choose catai if…
- catai is primarily TypeScript; SillyTavern is JavaScript.
- License: catai is MIT, SillyTavern is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to catai: ai-assistant, chatbot, ggmlv3, llama-cpp.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - When aiming to deploy a local AI assistant without reliance on cloud-based services; catai is ideal due to its focus on node-llama-cpp integration, allowing for robust offline capabilities.
When NOT to use catai
- - For environments that strictly prohibit or limit Node.js operations on the server side, as catai is engineered to run locally via Node.js only.
- - If seeking a cloud-based AI deployment solution that does not require local setup, since catai focuses solely on providing local AI capabilities through an easy-to-use API.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (withcatai/catai) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (withcatai/catai) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (withcatai/catai) · observed Nov 16, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: SillyTavern 34k · catai 500 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between SillyTavern and catai?
- SillyTavern: LLM Frontend for Power Users. catai: Run AI assistant locally with Node.js. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose SillyTavern over catai?
- Choose SillyTavern over catai when SillyTavern is primarily JavaScript; catai is TypeScript; License: SillyTavern is AGPL-3.0, catai is MIT; 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; SillyTavern ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a frontend tool that supports a wide range of platforms, including less common ones like Android (Termux).
- When should I choose catai over SillyTavern?
- Choose catai over SillyTavern when catai is primarily TypeScript; SillyTavern is JavaScript; License: catai is MIT, SillyTavern is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to catai: ai-assistant, chatbot, ggmlv3, llama-cpp; Also covers AI Agents; - When aiming to deploy a local AI assistant without reliance on cloud-based services; catai is ideal due to its focus on node-llama-cpp integration, allowing for robust offline capabilities.
- 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.
- When should I avoid catai?
- - For environments that strictly prohibit or limit Node.js operations on the server side, as catai is engineered to run locally via Node.js only. - If seeking a cloud-based AI deployment solution that does not require local setup, since catai focuses solely on providing local AI capabilities through an easy-to-use API.
- Is SillyTavern or catai more popular on GitHub?
- SillyTavern has more GitHub stars (33,508 vs 500). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are SillyTavern and catai open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (SillyTavern: AGPL-3.0, catai: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to SillyTavern or catai?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at SillyTavern alternatives and catai alternatives (SillyTavern markdown twin, catai 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, SillyTavern or catai?
- SillyTavern: Very active. catai: Slowing. 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 SillyTavern and catai?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: SillyTavern trust report; catai trust report.