Comparison
ChatTTS vs MeloTTS
Verdict
Pick ChatTTS if chatTTS is a Python-based repository for generating speech tailored to everyday conversations in both Chinese and English; pick MeloTTS if meloTTS is an MIT-licensed Python library for high-quality multi-lingual text-to-speech, supporting English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ChatTTS | MeloTTS |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (127d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (581d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings As of 1mo · 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
- ChatTTS
- A generative speech model for daily dialogue
- MeloTTS
- High-quality multi-lingual text-to-speech library by MyShell.ai
Stars
- ChatTTS
- 40k
- MeloTTS
- 7.6k
Forks
- ChatTTS
- 4.3k
- MeloTTS
- 1.1k
Open issues
- ChatTTS
- 60
- MeloTTS
- 232
Language
- ChatTTS
- Python
- MeloTTS
- Python
Adopt for
- ChatTTS
- ChatTTS is a Python-based repository for generating speech tailored to everyday conversations in both Chinese and English.
- MeloTTS
- MeloTTS is an MIT-licensed Python library for high-quality multi-lingual text-to-speech, supporting English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Persona
- ChatTTS
- -
- MeloTTS
- -
Runtime
- ChatTTS
- -
- MeloTTS
- -
License
- ChatTTS
- Licensed under AGPL-3.0, which allows for free use, distribution, and modification as long as these rights are maintained in derivative works.
- MeloTTS
- MIT
Last pushed
- ChatTTS
- Apr 10, 2026
- MeloTTS
- Dec 24, 2024
Categories
- ChatTTS
- AI Agents, Speech & Audio
- MeloTTS
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ChatTTS
- Slowing (36%)
- MeloTTS
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- ChatTTS
- 127d
- MeloTTS
- 581d
Open issues (now)
- ChatTTS
- 60
- MeloTTS
- 232
Stars delta
- ChatTTS
- +140 (30d)
- MeloTTS
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- ChatTTS
- -1 (30d)
- MeloTTS
- Unknown
OSV dependency advisories
- ChatTTS
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- MeloTTS
- Published findings
Full report
- ChatTTS
- Trust report
- MeloTTS
- Trust report
Choose ChatTTS if…
- License: ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0, MeloTTS is MIT.
- Requirements: Python-based implementation means that familiarity with Python is necessary for effective use..
- Tags unique to ChatTTS: agent, chatgpt, chattts, chinese language.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- Use ChatTTS when you require text-to-speech functionality for daily dialogue applications, especially those involving Chinese or English languages.
When NOT to use ChatTTS
- Avoid using ChatTTS in environments where the speech generation model is expected to handle complex technical jargon or specialized vocabulary, as it's optimized for daily conversation.
- Do not use ChatTTS if your project requires the integration of more than two languages simultaneously due to its current support for only Chinese and English.
Choose MeloTTS if…
- License: MeloTTS is MIT, ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to MeloTTS: chinese, english, french, japanese.
- MeloTTS ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- If your project requires support for a broad language range including less common languages like Japanese or Korean in a TTS solution.
When NOT to use MeloTTS
- If your application's required languages are not covered by MeloTTS, such as Arabic or Russian.
- In situations where you need more customization options for TTS than what the library provides out-of-the-box.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (2noise/ChatTTS) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (2noise/ChatTTS) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (2noise/ChatTTS) · observed Apr 10, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (myshell-ai/MeloTTS) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- GitHub forks (myshell-ai/MeloTTS) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Last push (myshell-ai/MeloTTS) · observed Dec 24, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ChatTTS 40k · MeloTTS 7.6k (synced Aug 16, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ChatTTS and MeloTTS?
- ChatTTS: A generative speech model for daily dialogue. MeloTTS: High-quality multi-lingual text-to-speech library by MyShell.ai. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ChatTTS over MeloTTS?
- Choose ChatTTS over MeloTTS when License: ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0, MeloTTS is MIT; Requirements: Python-based implementation means that familiarity with Python is necessary for effective use.; Tags unique to ChatTTS: agent, chatgpt, chattts, chinese language; Also covers AI Agents; Use ChatTTS when you require text-to-speech functionality for daily dialogue applications, especially those involving Chinese or English languages.
- When should I choose MeloTTS over ChatTTS?
- Choose MeloTTS over ChatTTS when License: MeloTTS is MIT, ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to MeloTTS: chinese, english, french, japanese; MeloTTS ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; If your project requires support for a broad language range including less common languages like Japanese or Korean in a TTS solution.
- When should I avoid ChatTTS?
- Avoid using ChatTTS in environments where the speech generation model is expected to handle complex technical jargon or specialized vocabulary, as it's optimized for daily conversation. Do not use ChatTTS if your project requires the integration of more than two languages simultaneously due to its current support for only Chinese and English.
- When should I avoid MeloTTS?
- If your application's required languages are not covered by MeloTTS, such as Arabic or Russian. In situations where you need more customization options for TTS than what the library provides out-of-the-box.
- Is ChatTTS or MeloTTS more popular on GitHub?
- ChatTTS has more GitHub stars (39,768 vs 7,551). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ChatTTS and MeloTTS open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ChatTTS: AGPL-3.0, MeloTTS: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to ChatTTS or MeloTTS?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ChatTTS alternatives and MeloTTS alternatives (ChatTTS markdown twin, MeloTTS 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, ChatTTS or MeloTTS?
- ChatTTS: Slowing. MeloTTS: Dormant. 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 ChatTTS and MeloTTS?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ChatTTS trust report; MeloTTS trust report.