Comparison
starcoder vs TTS
Verdict
Pick starcoder when license: starcoder is Apache-2.0, TTS is MPL-2.0; pick TTS when license: TTS is MPL-2.0, starcoder is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | starcoder | TTS |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (865d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (693d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | 48 low (48 low) As of today · osv@v1 | 137 low (137 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- starcoder
- Home of StarCoder: fine-tuning & inference!
- TTS
- 🐸💬 - a deep learning toolkit for Text-to-Speech, battle-tested in research and production
Stars
- starcoder
- 7.5k
- TTS
- 46k
Forks
- starcoder
- 528
- TTS
- 6.2k
Open issues
- starcoder
- 103
- TTS
- 4
Language
- starcoder
- Python
- TTS
- Python
Adopt for
- starcoder
- -
- TTS
- -
Persona
- starcoder
- -
- TTS
- -
Runtime
- starcoder
- -
- TTS
- -
License
- starcoder
- Apache-2.0
- TTS
- MPL-2.0
Last pushed
- starcoder
- Feb 27, 2024
- TTS
- Aug 16, 2024
Categories
- starcoder
- Model Training, Inference & Serving, Speech & Audio
- TTS
- Model Training, Inference & Serving, Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Days since push
- starcoder
- 865d
- TTS
- 693d
Open issues (now)
- starcoder
- 103
- TTS
- 4
Security scan
- starcoder
- 48 low (48 low)
- TTS
- 137 low (137 low)
Full report
- starcoder
- Trust report
- TTS
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · starcoder: Python runtime · TTS: Python runtime
Choose starcoder if…
- License: starcoder is Apache-2.0, TTS is MPL-2.0.
When NOT to use starcoder
- Last GitHub push was 866 days ago (dormant maintenance, Feb 27, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on starcoder.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Choose TTS if…
- License: TTS is MPL-2.0, starcoder is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to TTS: deep-learning, glow-tts, hifigan, pytorch.
- TTS ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use TTS
- Last GitHub push was 694 days ago (dormant maintenance, Aug 16, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on TTS.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (bigcode-project/starcoder) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (bigcode-project/starcoder) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (bigcode-project/starcoder) · observed Feb 27, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (coqui-ai/TTS) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (coqui-ai/TTS) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (coqui-ai/TTS) · observed Aug 16, 2024
- License file (MPL-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: starcoder 7.5k · TTS 46k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between starcoder and TTS?
- starcoder: Home of StarCoder: fine-tuning & inference!. TTS: 🐸💬 - a deep learning toolkit for Text-to-Speech, battle-tested in research and production. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose starcoder over TTS?
- Choose starcoder over TTS when License: starcoder is Apache-2.0, TTS is MPL-2.0.
- When should I choose TTS over starcoder?
- Choose TTS over starcoder when License: TTS is MPL-2.0, starcoder is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to TTS: deep-learning, glow-tts, hifigan, pytorch; TTS ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When should I avoid starcoder?
- Last GitHub push was 866 days ago (dormant maintenance, Feb 27, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on starcoder. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- When should I avoid TTS?
- Last GitHub push was 694 days ago (dormant maintenance, Aug 16, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on TTS. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- Is starcoder or TTS more popular on GitHub?
- TTS has more GitHub stars (45,737 vs 7,508). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are starcoder and TTS open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (starcoder: Apache-2.0, TTS: MPL-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to starcoder or TTS?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at starcoder alternatives and TTS alternatives (starcoder markdown twin, TTS 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, starcoder or TTS?
- starcoder: Dormant. TTS: 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 starcoder and TTS?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: starcoder trust report; TTS trust report.