Comparison
ChatTTS vs OpenVoice
Verdict
Pick ChatTTS when license: ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0, OpenVoice is MIT; pick OpenVoice when license: OpenVoice is MIT, ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ChatTTS | OpenVoice |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (91d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (447d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | 72 low (72 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- ChatTTS
- A generative speech model for daily dialogue
- OpenVoice
- Instant voice cloning by MIT and MyShell. Audio foundation model.
Stars
- ChatTTS
- 40k
- OpenVoice
- 37k
Forks
- ChatTTS
- 4.2k
- OpenVoice
- 4.1k
Open issues
- ChatTTS
- 63
- OpenVoice
- 307
Language
- ChatTTS
- Python
- OpenVoice
- Python
Adopt for
- ChatTTS
- ChatTTS is a Python-based repository for generating speech tailored to everyday conversations in both Chinese and English.
- OpenVoice
- -
Persona
- ChatTTS
- -
- OpenVoice
- -
Runtime
- ChatTTS
- -
- OpenVoice
- -
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.
- OpenVoice
- MIT
Last pushed
- ChatTTS
- Apr 10, 2026
- OpenVoice
- Apr 19, 2025
Categories
- ChatTTS
- AI Agents, Speech & Audio
- OpenVoice
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ChatTTS
- Slowing (36%)
- OpenVoice
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- ChatTTS
- 91d
- OpenVoice
- 447d
Open issues (now)
- ChatTTS
- 63
- OpenVoice
- 307
Security scan
- ChatTTS
- No lockfile
- OpenVoice
- 72 low (72 low)
Full report
- ChatTTS
- Trust report
- OpenVoice
- Trust report
Choose ChatTTS if…
- License: ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0, OpenVoice 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 OpenVoice if…
- License: OpenVoice is MIT, ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to OpenVoice: python, text-to-speech, tts, voice-clone.
When NOT to use OpenVoice
- Last GitHub push was 448 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 19, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on OpenVoice.
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 Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (2noise/ChatTTS) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (2noise/ChatTTS) · observed Apr 10, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (myshell-ai/OpenVoice) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (myshell-ai/OpenVoice) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (myshell-ai/OpenVoice) · observed Apr 19, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ChatTTS 40k · OpenVoice 37k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ChatTTS and OpenVoice?
- ChatTTS: A generative speech model for daily dialogue. OpenVoice: Instant voice cloning by MIT and MyShell. Audio foundation model.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ChatTTS over OpenVoice?
- Choose ChatTTS over OpenVoice when License: ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0, OpenVoice 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 OpenVoice over ChatTTS?
- Choose OpenVoice over ChatTTS when License: OpenVoice is MIT, ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to OpenVoice: python, text-to-speech, tts, voice-clone.
- 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 OpenVoice?
- Last GitHub push was 448 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 19, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on OpenVoice.
- Is ChatTTS or OpenVoice more popular on GitHub?
- ChatTTS has more GitHub stars (39,593 vs 36,914). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ChatTTS and OpenVoice open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ChatTTS: AGPL-3.0, OpenVoice: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to ChatTTS or OpenVoice?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ChatTTS alternatives and OpenVoice alternatives (ChatTTS markdown twin, OpenVoice 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 OpenVoice?
- ChatTTS: Slowing. OpenVoice: 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 OpenVoice?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ChatTTS trust report; OpenVoice trust report.