Comparison
IMS-Toucan vs dc_tts
Verdict
Pick IMS-Toucan if iMS-Toucan is a text-to-speech toolkit with robust support for over 7000 languages using deep learning techniques; pick dc_tts if dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies.
Markdown twin · IMS-Toucan alternatives · dc_tts alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | IMS-Toucan | dc_tts |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (185d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1203d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- IMS-Toucan
- Controllable and fast Text-to-Speech for over 7000 languages
- dc_tts
- A TensorFlow Implementation of DC-TTS
Stars
- IMS-Toucan
- 2.2k
- dc_tts
- 1.2k
Forks
- IMS-Toucan
- 317
- dc_tts
- 360
Open issues
- IMS-Toucan
- 3
- dc_tts
- 68
Language
- IMS-Toucan
- Python
- dc_tts
- Python
Adopt for
- IMS-Toucan
- IMS-Toucan is a text-to-speech toolkit with robust support for over 7000 languages using deep learning techniques.
- dc_tts
- dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies.
Persona
- IMS-Toucan
- -
- dc_tts
- -
Runtime
- IMS-Toucan
- -
- dc_tts
- -
License
- IMS-Toucan
- Apache-2.0
- dc_tts
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- IMS-Toucan
- Jan 25, 2026
- dc_tts
- Apr 14, 2023
Categories
- IMS-Toucan
- Speech & Audio
- dc_tts
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- IMS-Toucan
- Slowing (36%)
- dc_tts
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- IMS-Toucan
- 185d
- dc_tts
- 1203d
Open issues (now)
- IMS-Toucan
- 3
- dc_tts
- 68
Owner type
- IMS-Toucan
- Organization
- dc_tts
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- IMS-Toucan
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- dc_tts
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- IMS-Toucan
- Trust report
- dc_tts
- Trust report
Choose IMS-Toucan if…
- Requirements: Python version 3.10 is recommended..
- Tags unique to IMS-Toucan: deep-learning, pytorch, speech-processing, text-to-speech.
- Use IMS-Toucan if your project requires high language coverage, especially in lesser-known or endangered languages.
When NOT to use IMS-Toucan
- Avoid IMS-Toucan if your project only requires support for a few major languages since it may introduce unnecessary complexity.
- Do not use IMS-Toucan if you cannot meet the setup requirements, including specific Python and library versions as well as potential difficulties in setting up on MACs.
Choose dc_tts if…
- Requirements: Depends on TensorFlow >=1.3 and has compatibility issues with updated APIs for `tf.contrib.layers.layer_norm`.; Requires Python packages like NumPy, librosa, tqdm, matplotlib, and scipy..
- Tags unique to dc_tts: speech, speech-to-text, tensorflow, tts.
- dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies.
When NOT to use dc_tts
- Last GitHub push was 1229 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 14, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on dc_tts.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (DigitalPhonetics/IMS-Toucan) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- GitHub forks (DigitalPhonetics/IMS-Toucan) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Last push (DigitalPhonetics/IMS-Toucan) · observed Jan 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Kyubyong/dc_tts) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (Kyubyong/dc_tts) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (Kyubyong/dc_tts) · observed Apr 14, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: IMS-Toucan 2.2k · dc_tts 1.2k (synced Jul 29, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between IMS-Toucan and dc_tts?
- IMS-Toucan: Controllable and fast Text-to-Speech for over 7000 languages. dc_tts: A TensorFlow Implementation of DC-TTS. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose IMS-Toucan over dc_tts?
- Choose IMS-Toucan over dc_tts when Requirements: Python version 3.10 is recommended.; Tags unique to IMS-Toucan: deep-learning, pytorch, speech-processing, text-to-speech; Use IMS-Toucan if your project requires high language coverage, especially in lesser-known or endangered languages.
- When should I choose dc_tts over IMS-Toucan?
- Choose dc_tts over IMS-Toucan when Requirements: Depends on TensorFlow >=1.3 and has compatibility issues with updated APIs for
tf.contrib.layers.layer_norm.; Requires Python packages like NumPy, librosa, tqdm, matplotlib, and scipy.; Tags unique to dc_tts: speech, speech-to-text, tensorflow, tts; dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies. - When should I avoid IMS-Toucan?
- Avoid IMS-Toucan if your project only requires support for a few major languages since it may introduce unnecessary complexity. Do not use IMS-Toucan if you cannot meet the setup requirements, including specific Python and library versions as well as potential difficulties in setting up on MACs.
- When should I avoid dc_tts?
- Last GitHub push was 1229 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 14, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on dc_tts.
- Is IMS-Toucan or dc_tts more popular on GitHub?
- IMS-Toucan has more GitHub stars (2,209 vs 1,156). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are IMS-Toucan and dc_tts open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (IMS-Toucan: Apache-2.0, dc_tts: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to IMS-Toucan or dc_tts?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at IMS-Toucan alternatives and dc_tts alternatives (IMS-Toucan markdown twin, dc_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, IMS-Toucan or dc_tts?
- IMS-Toucan: Slowing. dc_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 IMS-Toucan and dc_tts?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: IMS-Toucan trust report; dc_tts trust report.