Comparison
CosyVoice vs OpenVoice
Verdict
Pick CosyVoice when license: CosyVoice is Apache-2.0, OpenVoice is MIT; pick OpenVoice when license: OpenVoice is MIT, CosyVoice is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | CosyVoice | OpenVoice |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (46d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (447d 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) | No lockfile As of today · none | 72 low (72 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- CosyVoice
- Multi-lingual large voice generation model with full-stack abilities for inference, training and deployment.
- OpenVoice
- Instant voice cloning by MIT and MyShell. Audio foundation model.
Stars
- CosyVoice
- 22k
- OpenVoice
- 37k
Forks
- CosyVoice
- 2.5k
- OpenVoice
- 4.1k
Open issues
- CosyVoice
- 767
- OpenVoice
- 307
Language
- CosyVoice
- Python
- OpenVoice
- Python
Adopt for
- CosyVoice
- CosyVoice is a Python-based multi-lingual large voice generation model. It supports extensive capabilities including fine-tuning, TTS (Text-To-Speech), and natural language generation.
- OpenVoice
- -
Persona
- CosyVoice
- -
- OpenVoice
- -
Runtime
- CosyVoice
- -
- OpenVoice
- -
License
- CosyVoice
- Apache-2.0
- OpenVoice
- MIT
Last pushed
- CosyVoice
- May 25, 2026
- OpenVoice
- Apr 19, 2025
Categories
- CosyVoice
- Inference & Serving, Model Training, Speech & Audio
- OpenVoice
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- CosyVoice
- Steady (60%)
- OpenVoice
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- CosyVoice
- 46d
- OpenVoice
- 447d
Open issues (now)
- CosyVoice
- 767
- OpenVoice
- 307
Security scan
- CosyVoice
- No lockfile
- OpenVoice
- 72 low (72 low)
Full report
- CosyVoice
- Trust report
- OpenVoice
- Trust report
Choose CosyVoice if…
- License: CosyVoice is Apache-2.0, OpenVoice is MIT.
- Tags unique to CosyVoice: audio-generation, cantonese, chatbot, chatgpt.
- Also covers Inference & Serving, Model Training.
- When you need support for multiple languages like Cantonese, Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean.
When NOT to use CosyVoice
- If your project specifically requires fine-tuned performance in languages not supported by CosyVoice such as Arabic or Spanish.
- When strict real-time speech synthesis requirements are essential, as CosyVoice may face delays depending on the environment's computational power and model complexity.
Choose OpenVoice if…
- License: OpenVoice is MIT, CosyVoice is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to OpenVoice: python, text-to-speech, tts, voice-clone.
- More GitHub stars (37k vs 22k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use OpenVoice
- Last GitHub push was 448 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 19, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on OpenVoice.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (FunAudioLLM/CosyVoice) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (FunAudioLLM/CosyVoice) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (FunAudioLLM/CosyVoice) · observed May 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (myshell-ai/OpenVoice) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (myshell-ai/OpenVoice) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (myshell-ai/OpenVoice) · observed Apr 19, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: CosyVoice 22k · OpenVoice 37k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between CosyVoice and OpenVoice?
- CosyVoice: Multi-lingual large voice generation model with full-stack abilities for inference, training and deployment.. OpenVoice: Instant voice cloning by MIT and MyShell. Audio foundation model.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose CosyVoice over OpenVoice?
- Choose CosyVoice over OpenVoice when License: CosyVoice is Apache-2.0, OpenVoice is MIT; Tags unique to CosyVoice: audio-generation, cantonese, chatbot, chatgpt; Also covers Inference & Serving, Model Training; When you need support for multiple languages like Cantonese, Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean.
- When should I choose OpenVoice over CosyVoice?
- Choose OpenVoice over CosyVoice when License: OpenVoice is MIT, CosyVoice is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to OpenVoice: python, text-to-speech, tts, voice-clone; More GitHub stars (37k vs 22k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I avoid CosyVoice?
- If your project specifically requires fine-tuned performance in languages not supported by CosyVoice such as Arabic or Spanish. When strict real-time speech synthesis requirements are essential, as CosyVoice may face delays depending on the environment's computational power and model complexity.
- When should I avoid OpenVoice?
- Last GitHub push was 448 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 19, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on OpenVoice.
- Is CosyVoice or OpenVoice more popular on GitHub?
- OpenVoice has more GitHub stars (36,914 vs 22,089). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are CosyVoice and OpenVoice open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (CosyVoice: Apache-2.0, OpenVoice: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to CosyVoice or OpenVoice?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at CosyVoice alternatives and OpenVoice alternatives (CosyVoice markdown twin, OpenVoice 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, CosyVoice or OpenVoice?
- CosyVoice: Steady. OpenVoice: 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 CosyVoice and OpenVoice?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: CosyVoice trust report; OpenVoice trust report.