Comparison
elevenlabs-python vs dia
Verdict
Pick elevenlabs-python if the official Python SDK for ElevenLabs API which provides text-to-speech capabilities through asynchronous interaction supporting live session management and transcription handling; pick dia if dia is an open-weight text-to-dialogue model providing full control over scripts and voices, ideal for generating ultra-realistic dialogue.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | elevenlabs-python | dia |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (3d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (304d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- elevenlabs-python
- Official Python SDK for ElevenLabs API.
- dia
- A TTS model for generating ultra-realistic dialogue
Stars
- elevenlabs-python
- 3.1k
- dia
- 19k
Forks
- elevenlabs-python
- 448
- dia
- 1.7k
Open issues
- elevenlabs-python
- 38
- dia
- 91
Language
- elevenlabs-python
- Python
- dia
- Python
Adopt for
- elevenlabs-python
- The official Python SDK for ElevenLabs API which provides text-to-speech capabilities through asynchronous interaction supporting live session management and transcription handling.
- dia
- Dia is an open-weight text-to-dialogue model providing full control over scripts and voices, ideal for generating ultra-realistic dialogue.
Persona
- elevenlabs-python
- -
- dia
- -
Runtime
- elevenlabs-python
- -
- dia
- -
License
- elevenlabs-python
- MIT
- dia
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- elevenlabs-python
- Sep 16, 2026
- dia
- Nov 19, 2025
Categories
- elevenlabs-python
- Developer Tools, Speech & Audio
- dia
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- elevenlabs-python
- Very active (96%)
- dia
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- elevenlabs-python
- 3d
- dia
- 304d
Open issues (now)
- elevenlabs-python
- 38
- dia
- 91
Stars delta
- elevenlabs-python
- +56 (30d)
- dia
- +39 (30d)
Open issues delta
- elevenlabs-python
- +18 (30d)
- dia
- 0 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- elevenlabs-python
- Published findings
- dia
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- elevenlabs-python
- Trust report
- dia
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · elevenlabs-python: Python runtime · dia: Python runtime
Choose elevenlabs-python if…
- License: elevenlabs-python is MIT, dia is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: The API usage costs are determined by ElevenLabs billing policies and not the SDK itself, which is available under the MIT license for free use..
- Requirements: Install via pip.; Requires Python asyncio knowledge for effective asynchronous process management within the application..
- Tags unique to elevenlabs-python: api integration, python sdk.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- You need to integrate advanced text-to-speech in your application that supports real-time conversation sessions with robust error and lifecycle event handling.
When NOT to use elevenlabs-python
- You are looking for a simpler integration that does not require managing real-time sessions with custom events such as on_transcript or on_error.
- Your project needs synchronous calls exclusively, as the elevenlabs-python SDK focuses heavily on asynchronous processes which may complicate implementation if synchronous behavior is desired.
Choose dia if…
- License: dia is Apache-2.0, elevenlabs-python is MIT.
- Tags unique to dia: dialogue-generation, tts.
- When you require precise control over voice and script in the creation of highly realistic dialogues
When NOT to use dia
- If your setup lacks a GPU, as Dia has not yet added CPU support
- In scenarios where immediate real-time performance is critical since the first run could be longer due to additional codec downloads
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (elevenlabs/elevenlabs-python) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (elevenlabs/elevenlabs-python) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (elevenlabs/elevenlabs-python) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (nari-labs/dia) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (nari-labs/dia) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (nari-labs/dia) · observed Nov 19, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: elevenlabs-python 3.1k · dia 19k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between elevenlabs-python and dia?
- elevenlabs-python: Official Python SDK for ElevenLabs API.. dia: A TTS model for generating ultra-realistic dialogue. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose elevenlabs-python over dia?
- Choose elevenlabs-python over dia when License: elevenlabs-python is MIT, dia is Apache-2.0; Pricing: The API usage costs are determined by ElevenLabs billing policies and not the SDK itself, which is available under the MIT license for free use.; Requirements: Install via pip.; Requires Python asyncio knowledge for effective asynchronous process management within the application.; Tags unique to elevenlabs-python: api integration, python sdk; Also covers Developer Tools; You need to integrate advanced text-to-speech in your application that supports real-time conversation sessions with robust error and lifecycle event handling.
- When should I choose dia over elevenlabs-python?
- Choose dia over elevenlabs-python when License: dia is Apache-2.0, elevenlabs-python is MIT; Tags unique to dia: dialogue-generation, tts; When you require precise control over voice and script in the creation of highly realistic dialogues.
- When should I avoid elevenlabs-python?
- You are looking for a simpler integration that does not require managing real-time sessions with custom events such as on_transcript or on_error. Your project needs synchronous calls exclusively, as the elevenlabs-python SDK focuses heavily on asynchronous processes which may complicate implementation if synchronous behavior is desired.
- When should I avoid dia?
- If your setup lacks a GPU, as Dia has not yet added CPU support In scenarios where immediate real-time performance is critical since the first run could be longer due to additional codec downloads
- Is elevenlabs-python or dia more popular on GitHub?
- dia has more GitHub stars (19,400 vs 3,104). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are elevenlabs-python and dia open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (elevenlabs-python: MIT, dia: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to elevenlabs-python or dia?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at elevenlabs-python alternatives and dia alternatives (elevenlabs-python markdown twin, dia 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, elevenlabs-python or dia?
- elevenlabs-python: Very active. dia: 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 elevenlabs-python and dia?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: elevenlabs-python trust report; dia trust report.