Top 7 Picks
Updated 2025
Best Open Source TTS
Discover the best open-source text-to-speech models and tools. Self-host, customize, and control your voice synthesis.
Top Picks for Open Source
#1
Coqui
4.2
Free Tier
Open-source TTS with XTTS voice cloning from seconds of audio.
XTTS voice cloning
13+ languages
Emotion control
Open-source models
#2
Bark (Suno)
4
Free Tier
Open-source text-to-audio model that generates speech, music, and sound effects.
Multilingual speech
Music generation
Sound effects
Emotional expressions
#3
Fish Audio
4.1
Free Tier
Fast, open-source voice synthesis with real-time cloning capabilities.
Fish Speech model
Voice cloning
Real-time synthesis
Multi-language support
#4
Dia (Nari Labs)
4
Free Tier
Multi-speaker dialogue model for natural conversations and podcasts.
Multi-speaker dialogue
Natural conversations
Emotion expression
Open-source
#5
Chatterbox (Resemble AI)
4.2
Free Tier
Open-source expressive TTS from Resemble AI with voice cloning.
High-quality synthesis
Voice cloning
Emotion control
Open-source
#6
OpenVoice
4.1
Free Tier
Open-source instant voice cloning with cross-lingual capabilities.
Instant voice cloning
Cross-lingual synthesis
Style control
Open-source
#7
ByteDance MegaTTS
4.3
Free Tier
ByteDance's zero-shot TTS with prosody transfer for natural speech.
Zero-shot synthesis
Prosody transfer
Natural speech
Open-source
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Hardware requirements
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Benefits of Open Source
Free to use
Full control
Privacy (local)
Customizable
No API costs
Learn and experiment
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