Comparison
CosyVoice vs openwhispr
Verdict
Pick CosyVoice when cosyVoice is primarily Python; openwhispr is TypeScript; pick openwhispr when openwhispr is primarily TypeScript; CosyVoice is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | CosyVoice | openwhispr |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (46d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- CosyVoice
- Multi-lingual large voice generation model with full-stack abilities for inference, training and deployment.
- openwhispr
- Voice-to-text dictation app with local (Nvidia Parakeet/Whisper) and cloud models (BYOK). Privacy-first and available cross-platform.
Stars
- CosyVoice
- 22k
- openwhispr
- 4.4k
Forks
- CosyVoice
- 2.5k
- openwhispr
- 619
Open issues
- CosyVoice
- 767
- openwhispr
- 260
Language
- CosyVoice
- Python
- openwhispr
- TypeScript
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.
- openwhispr
- -
Persona
- CosyVoice
- -
- openwhispr
- -
Runtime
- CosyVoice
- -
- openwhispr
- -
License
- CosyVoice
- Apache-2.0
- openwhispr
- MIT
Last pushed
- CosyVoice
- May 25, 2026
- openwhispr
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- CosyVoice
- Inference & Serving, Model Training, Speech & Audio
- openwhispr
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- CosyVoice
- Steady (60%)
- openwhispr
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- CosyVoice
- 46d
- openwhispr
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- CosyVoice
- 767
- openwhispr
- 260
Full report
- CosyVoice
- Trust report
- openwhispr
- Trust report
Choose CosyVoice if…
- CosyVoice is primarily Python; openwhispr is TypeScript.
- License: CosyVoice is Apache-2.0, openwhispr 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.
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 (OpenWhispr/openwhispr) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (OpenWhispr/openwhispr) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (OpenWhispr/openwhispr) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: CosyVoice 22k · openwhispr 4.4k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between CosyVoice and openwhispr?
- CosyVoice: Multi-lingual large voice generation model with full-stack abilities for inference, training and deployment.. openwhispr: Voice-to-text dictation app with local (Nvidia Parakeet/Whisper) and cloud models (BYOK). Privacy-first and available cross-platform.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose CosyVoice over openwhispr?
- Choose CosyVoice over openwhispr when CosyVoice is primarily Python; openwhispr is TypeScript; License: CosyVoice is Apache-2.0, openwhispr 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 openwhispr over CosyVoice?
- Choose openwhispr over CosyVoice when openwhispr is primarily TypeScript; CosyVoice is Python; License: openwhispr is MIT, CosyVoice is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to openwhispr: ai, anthropic, cross-platform, gemini.
- 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.
- Is CosyVoice or openwhispr more popular on GitHub?
- CosyVoice has more GitHub stars (22,089 vs 4,442). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are CosyVoice and openwhispr open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (CosyVoice: Apache-2.0, openwhispr: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to CosyVoice or openwhispr?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at CosyVoice alternatives and openwhispr alternatives (CosyVoice markdown twin, openwhispr 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 openwhispr?
- CosyVoice: Steady. openwhispr: Very active. 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 openwhispr?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: CosyVoice trust report; openwhispr trust report.