--- title: "pyvideotrans vs chatterbox-tts-api" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/jianchang512-pyvideotrans-vs-travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api" tools: ["jianchang512-pyvideotrans", "travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api"] --- # pyvideotrans vs chatterbox-tts-api *GraphCanon updated Aug 13, 2026* ## Verdict Pick pyvideotrans if pyvideotrans is a Python-based tool aimed at video language translation, embedding dubbing and subtitles; 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. [pyvideotrans](https://pyvideotrans.com) reports 18k GitHub stars, 2.3k forks, and 10 open issues, last pushed Jul 24, 2026. [chatterbox-tts-api](https://chatterboxtts.com) has 666 stars, 152 forks, and 16 open issues, last pushed Dec 23, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [pyvideotrans's repository](https://github.com/jianchang512/pyvideotrans) and [chatterbox-tts-api's repository](https://github.com/travisvn/chatterbox-tts-api). | | [pyvideotrans](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans.md) | [chatterbox-tts-api](/tools/travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Translate video language and embed dubbing & subtitles | Local OpenAI-compatible text-to-speech API using Chatterbox | | Stars | 18,478 | 666 | | Forks | 2,281 | 152 | | Open issues | 10 | 16 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | Pyvideotrans is a Python-based tool aimed at video language translation, embedding dubbing and subtitles. | 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 | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | GPL-3.0 license indicating it is free software where you can redistribute and/or modify under terms of the GNU General Public License. | Chatterbox-TTS-API is distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license, ensuring any modifications or derivative works must be shared openly. | | Categories | Developer Tools, Speech & Audio | Speech & Audio | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [pyvideotrans](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans.md) | [chatterbox-tts-api](/tools/travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Slowing (36%) | | Days since push | 5d | 232d | | Open issues (now) | 10 | 16 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [pyvideotrans](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans.md) - Python runtime; [chatterbox-tts-api](/tools/travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api.md) - Python runtime ## Decision facts: pyvideotrans - **Requirements:** CUDA 12.8 and cuDNN 9.11 are required for GPU acceleration. - **Adopt for:** Pyvideotrans is a Python-based tool aimed at video language translation, embedding dubbing and subtitles. - **License detail:** GPL-3.0 license indicating it is free software where you can redistribute and/or modify under terms of the GNU General Public License. ## Decision facts: chatterbox-tts-api - **Requirements:** Requires a local setup environment that supports CUDA for optimal performance; Docker can simplify deployment. - **Adopt for:** 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. - **License detail:** Chatterbox-TTS-API is distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license, ensuring any modifications or derivative works must be shared openly. ## Choose when ### Choose pyvideotrans if… - License: pyvideotrans is GPL-3.0, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0. - Requirements: CUDA 12.8 and cuDNN 9.11 are required for GPU acceleration.. - Tags unique to pyvideotrans: speech-to-text, text-to-speech, video-transition. - Also covers Developer Tools. - pyvideotrans ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When you need to translate videos into different languages with embedded dubbing and subtitles directly in the video content. ### Choose chatterbox-tts-api if… - License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, pyvideotrans is GPL-3.0. - 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 pyvideotrans - Avoid using if targeting an environment with Chinese character paths or spaces within directory names, as noted setup instructions emphasize avoiding such paths. - If real-time video translation capabilities are required; the tool is intended for batch processing of files and might not be suitable for live streaming scenarios. ## 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. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between pyvideotrans and chatterbox-tts-api? pyvideotrans: Translate video language and embed dubbing & subtitles. 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 pyvideotrans over chatterbox-tts-api? Choose pyvideotrans over chatterbox-tts-api when License: pyvideotrans is GPL-3.0, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0; Requirements: CUDA 12.8 and cuDNN 9.11 are required for GPU acceleration.; Tags unique to pyvideotrans: speech-to-text, text-to-speech, video-transition; Also covers Developer Tools; pyvideotrans ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to translate videos into different languages with embedded dubbing and subtitles directly in the video content. ### When should I choose chatterbox-tts-api over pyvideotrans? Choose chatterbox-tts-api over pyvideotrans when License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, pyvideotrans is GPL-3.0; 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 pyvideotrans? Avoid using if targeting an environment with Chinese character paths or spaces within directory names, as noted setup instructions emphasize avoiding such paths. If real-time video translation capabilities are required; the tool is intended for batch processing of files and might not be suitable for live streaming scenarios. ### 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 pyvideotrans or chatterbox-tts-api more popular on GitHub? pyvideotrans has more GitHub stars (18,478 vs 666). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are pyvideotrans and chatterbox-tts-api open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (pyvideotrans: GPL-3.0, chatterbox-tts-api: AGPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to pyvideotrans or chatterbox-tts-api? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [pyvideotrans alternatives](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans/alternatives) and [chatterbox-tts-api alternatives](/tools/travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api/alternatives) ([pyvideotrans markdown twin](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans/alternatives.md), [chatterbox-tts-api markdown twin](/tools/travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/jianchang512-pyvideotrans-vs-travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, pyvideotrans or chatterbox-tts-api? pyvideotrans: 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 pyvideotrans and chatterbox-tts-api? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [pyvideotrans trust report](/tools/jianchang512-pyvideotrans/trust); [chatterbox-tts-api trust report](/tools/travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=jianchang512-pyvideotrans`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=jianchang512-pyvideotrans) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_