Comparison
espeak-ng vs annyang
Verdict
Pick espeak-ng when espeak-ng is primarily C; annyang is TypeScript; pick annyang when annyang is primarily TypeScript; espeak-ng is C.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | espeak-ng | annyang |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (12d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Steady (30d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | 2 low (2 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- espeak-ng
- eSpeak NG is an open source speech synthesizer that supports more than hundred languages and accents.
- annyang
- 💬 Speech recognition for your site
Stars
- espeak-ng
- 6.6k
- annyang
- 6.8k
Forks
- espeak-ng
- 1.3k
- annyang
- 1.0k
Open issues
- espeak-ng
- 617
- annyang
- 10
Language
- espeak-ng
- C
- annyang
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- espeak-ng
- -
- annyang
- -
Persona
- espeak-ng
- -
- annyang
- -
Runtime
- espeak-ng
- -
- annyang
- -
License
- espeak-ng
- GPL-3.0
- annyang
- MIT
Last pushed
- espeak-ng
- Jun 29, 2026
- annyang
- Jun 11, 2026
Categories
- espeak-ng
- Speech & Audio
- annyang
- Speech & Audio, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- espeak-ng
- Active (82%)
- annyang
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- espeak-ng
- 12d
- annyang
- 30d
Open issues (now)
- espeak-ng
- 617
- annyang
- 10
Owner type
- espeak-ng
- Organization
- annyang
- User
Security scan
- espeak-ng
- No lockfile
- annyang
- 2 low (2 low)
Full report
- espeak-ng
- Trust report
- annyang
- Trust report
Choose espeak-ng if…
- espeak-ng is primarily C; annyang is TypeScript.
- License: espeak-ng is GPL-3.0, annyang is MIT.
- Tags unique to espeak-ng: android, c++, espeak, espeak-ng.
Choose annyang if…
- annyang is primarily TypeScript; espeak-ng is C.
- License: annyang is MIT, espeak-ng is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to annyang: speech, speech-recognition, speech-to-text, typescript.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
When NOT to use annyang
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (espeak-ng/espeak-ng) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (espeak-ng/espeak-ng) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (espeak-ng/espeak-ng) · observed Jun 29, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jun 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: espeak-ng 6.6k · annyang 6.8k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between espeak-ng and annyang?
- espeak-ng: eSpeak NG is an open source speech synthesizer that supports more than hundred languages and accents.. annyang: 💬 Speech recognition for your site. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose espeak-ng over annyang?
- Choose espeak-ng over annyang when espeak-ng is primarily C; annyang is TypeScript; License: espeak-ng is GPL-3.0, annyang is MIT; Tags unique to espeak-ng: android, c++, espeak, espeak-ng.
- When should I choose annyang over espeak-ng?
- Choose annyang over espeak-ng when annyang is primarily TypeScript; espeak-ng is C; License: annyang is MIT, espeak-ng is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to annyang: speech, speech-recognition, speech-to-text, typescript; Also covers Vector Databases.
- When should I avoid annyang?
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- Is espeak-ng or annyang more popular on GitHub?
- annyang has more GitHub stars (6,819 vs 6,634). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are espeak-ng and annyang open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (espeak-ng: GPL-3.0, annyang: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to espeak-ng or annyang?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at espeak-ng alternatives and annyang alternatives (espeak-ng markdown twin, annyang 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, espeak-ng or annyang?
- espeak-ng: Active. annyang: Steady. 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 espeak-ng and annyang?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: espeak-ng trust report; annyang trust report.