Comparison
Fun-ASR vs chatterbox-tts-api
Verdict
Pick Fun-ASR if fun-ASR is a real-time speech recognition tool supporting 31 languages with capabilities for handling dialects, accents, and speaker diarization; pick chatterbox-tts-api if chatterbox-TTS-API is a locally hosted Python-based text-to-speech API with capabilities similar to ElevenLabs, offering an OpenAI-compatible interface for generating voice-cloned speech.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Fun-ASR | chatterbox-tts-api |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (6d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Slowing (232d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings 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
- Fun-ASR
- Fun-ASR-Nano LLM-ASR model supports 31 languages for real-time speech recognition tasks
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Local OpenAI-compatible text-to-speech API using Chatterbox
Stars
- Fun-ASR
- 1.4k
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 666
Forks
- Fun-ASR
- 141
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 152
Open issues
- Fun-ASR
- 0
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 16
Language
- Fun-ASR
- C
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Python
Adopt for
- Fun-ASR
- Fun-ASR is a real-time speech recognition tool supporting 31 languages with capabilities for handling dialects, accents, and speaker diarization.
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Chatterbox-TTS-API is a locally hosted Python-based text-to-speech API with capabilities similar to ElevenLabs, offering an OpenAI-compatible interface for generating voice-cloned speech.
Persona
- Fun-ASR
- -
- chatterbox-tts-api
- -
Runtime
- Fun-ASR
- -
- chatterbox-tts-api
- -
License
- Fun-ASR
- Apache-2.0
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Chatterbox-TTS-API is distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license, ensuring any modifications or derivative works must be shared openly.
Last pushed
- Fun-ASR
- Jul 24, 2026
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Dec 23, 2025
Categories
- Fun-ASR
- LLM Frameworks, Speech & Audio
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- Fun-ASR
- Very active (96%)
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- Fun-ASR
- 6d
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 232d
Open issues (now)
- Fun-ASR
- 0
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 16
Owner type
- Fun-ASR
- Organization
- chatterbox-tts-api
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- Fun-ASR
- Published findings
- chatterbox-tts-api
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- Fun-ASR
- Trust report
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · Fun-ASR: Python runtime · chatterbox-tts-api: Python runtime
Choose Fun-ASR if…
- Fun-ASR is primarily C; chatterbox-tts-api is Python.
- License: Fun-ASR is Apache-2.0, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0.
- Pricing: Open source under Apache License 2.0 allows free use with attribution and adherence to the license terms..
- Requirements: Installation requires Python packages `funasr` version >=1.3.3, and `vllm` version >=0.12.0..
- Tags unique to Fun-ASR: asr, audio-language-model, multilingual-asr, real-time-asr.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When you need support for 31 different languages including handling of various dialects and accents.
When NOT to use Fun-ASR
- Avoid if your project requires a specific programming language other than C as Fun-ASR is primarily developed in C.
- If you do not require on-device processing, as this tool is designed for on-device inference which may limit scalability for cloud-based applications.
Choose chatterbox-tts-api if…
- chatterbox-tts-api is primarily Python; Fun-ASR is C.
- License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, Fun-ASR is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Requires a local setup environment that supports CUDA for optimal performance; Docker can simplify deployment..
- Tags unique to chatterbox-tts-api: ai, chatgpt, chatterbox, cuda.
- When you need a self-hosted solution that mirrors the functionality of ElevenLabs or other proprietary TTS services and requires compatibility with existing ecosystems like Open WebUI or AnythingLLM.
When NOT to use chatterbox-tts-api
- If you require integrations specific to ElevenLabs' proprietary voice models as Chatterbox-TTS-API, despite its capabilities, does not directly support their unique voice libraries.
- For users needing a fully managed service without the complexities of local deployment and maintenance, like that offered by cloud-based TTS providers.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (FunAudioLLM/Fun-ASR) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (FunAudioLLM/Fun-ASR) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (FunAudioLLM/Fun-ASR) · observed Jul 24, 2026
- 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 (travisvn/chatterbox-tts-api) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- GitHub forks (travisvn/chatterbox-tts-api) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Last push (travisvn/chatterbox-tts-api) · observed Dec 23, 2025
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: Fun-ASR 1.4k · chatterbox-tts-api 666 (synced Jul 30, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Fun-ASR and chatterbox-tts-api?
- Fun-ASR: Fun-ASR-Nano LLM-ASR model supports 31 languages for real-time speech recognition tasks. chatterbox-tts-api: Local OpenAI-compatible text-to-speech API using Chatterbox. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Fun-ASR over chatterbox-tts-api?
- Choose Fun-ASR over chatterbox-tts-api when Fun-ASR is primarily C; chatterbox-tts-api is Python; License: Fun-ASR is Apache-2.0, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: Open source under Apache License 2.0 allows free use with attribution and adherence to the license terms.; Requirements: Installation requires Python packages
funasrversion >=1.3.3, andvllmversion >=0.12.0.; Tags unique to Fun-ASR: asr, audio-language-model, multilingual-asr, real-time-asr; Also covers LLM Frameworks; When you need support for 31 different languages including handling of various dialects and accents. - When should I choose chatterbox-tts-api over Fun-ASR?
- Choose chatterbox-tts-api over Fun-ASR when chatterbox-tts-api is primarily Python; Fun-ASR is C; License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, Fun-ASR is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Requires a local setup environment that supports CUDA for optimal performance; Docker can simplify deployment.; Tags unique to chatterbox-tts-api: ai, chatgpt, chatterbox, cuda; When you need a self-hosted solution that mirrors the functionality of ElevenLabs or other proprietary TTS services and requires compatibility with existing ecosystems like Open WebUI or AnythingLLM.
- When should I avoid Fun-ASR?
- Avoid if your project requires a specific programming language other than C as Fun-ASR is primarily developed in C. If you do not require on-device processing, as this tool is designed for on-device inference which may limit scalability for cloud-based applications.
- When should I avoid chatterbox-tts-api?
- If you require integrations specific to ElevenLabs' proprietary voice models as Chatterbox-TTS-API, despite its capabilities, does not directly support their unique voice libraries. For users needing a fully managed service without the complexities of local deployment and maintenance, like that offered by cloud-based TTS providers.
- Is Fun-ASR or chatterbox-tts-api more popular on GitHub?
- Fun-ASR has more GitHub stars (1,449 vs 666). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Fun-ASR and chatterbox-tts-api open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Fun-ASR: Apache-2.0, chatterbox-tts-api: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to Fun-ASR or chatterbox-tts-api?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Fun-ASR alternatives and chatterbox-tts-api alternatives (Fun-ASR markdown twin, chatterbox-tts-api 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, Fun-ASR or chatterbox-tts-api?
- Fun-ASR: Very active. chatterbox-tts-api: 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 Fun-ASR and chatterbox-tts-api?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Fun-ASR trust report; chatterbox-tts-api trust report.