Comparison
ChatTTS vs dia2
Verdict
Pick ChatTTS when license: ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0, dia2 is Apache-2.0; pick dia2 when license: dia2 is Apache-2.0, ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ChatTTS | dia2 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (91d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Slowing (224d 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 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- ChatTTS
- A generative speech model for daily dialogue
- dia2
- TTS model capable of streaming conversational audio in realtime.
Stars
- ChatTTS
- 40k
- dia2
- 1.2k
Forks
- ChatTTS
- 4.2k
- dia2
- 99
Open issues
- ChatTTS
- 63
- dia2
- 5
Language
- ChatTTS
- Python
- dia2
- Python
Adopt for
- ChatTTS
- ChatTTS is a Python-based repository for generating speech tailored to everyday conversations in both Chinese and English.
- dia2
- -
Persona
- ChatTTS
- -
- dia2
- -
Runtime
- ChatTTS
- -
- dia2
- -
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.
- dia2
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- ChatTTS
- Apr 10, 2026
- dia2
- Nov 29, 2025
Categories
- ChatTTS
- AI Agents, Speech & Audio
- dia2
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Days since push
- ChatTTS
- 91d
- dia2
- 224d
Open issues (now)
- ChatTTS
- 63
- dia2
- 5
Full report
- ChatTTS
- Trust report
- dia2
- Trust report
Choose ChatTTS if…
- License: ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0, dia2 is Apache-2.0.
- 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 dia2 if…
- License: dia2 is Apache-2.0, ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to dia2: open-weight, python, text-to-speech.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (5).
When NOT to use dia2
- Last GitHub push was 225 days ago (slowing maintenance, Nov 29, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on dia2.
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 (nari-labs/dia2) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (nari-labs/dia2) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (nari-labs/dia2) · observed Nov 29, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ChatTTS 40k · dia2 1.2k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ChatTTS and dia2?
- ChatTTS: A generative speech model for daily dialogue. dia2: TTS model capable of streaming conversational audio in realtime.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ChatTTS over dia2?
- Choose ChatTTS over dia2 when License: ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0, dia2 is Apache-2.0; 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 dia2 over ChatTTS?
- Choose dia2 over ChatTTS when License: dia2 is Apache-2.0, ChatTTS is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to dia2: open-weight, python, text-to-speech; Leaner open-issue backlog (5).
- 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 dia2?
- Last GitHub push was 225 days ago (slowing maintenance, Nov 29, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on dia2.
- Is ChatTTS or dia2 more popular on GitHub?
- ChatTTS has more GitHub stars (39,593 vs 1,154). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ChatTTS and dia2 open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ChatTTS: AGPL-3.0, dia2: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to ChatTTS or dia2?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ChatTTS alternatives and dia2 alternatives (ChatTTS markdown twin, dia2 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 dia2?
- ChatTTS: Slowing. dia2: 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 ChatTTS and dia2?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ChatTTS trust report; dia2 trust report.