Comparison
sherpa-onnx vs chatterbox-tts-api
Verdict
Pick sherpa-onnx if sherpa-onnx offers local speech-to-text processing across multiple platforms including embedded systems with NPUs, supporting wide programming languages; 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 | sherpa-onnx | chatterbox-tts-api |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d 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 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- sherpa-onnx
- Speech-to-text and related audio processing tools using ONNX with cross-platform support
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Local OpenAI-compatible text-to-speech API using Chatterbox
Stars
- sherpa-onnx
- 14k
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 666
Forks
- sherpa-onnx
- 1.6k
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 152
Open issues
- sherpa-onnx
- 617
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 16
Language
- sherpa-onnx
- C++
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Python
Adopt for
- sherpa-onnx
- sherpa-onnx offers local speech-to-text processing across multiple platforms including embedded systems with NPUs, supporting wide programming languages.
- 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
- sherpa-onnx
- -
- chatterbox-tts-api
- -
Runtime
- sherpa-onnx
- -
- chatterbox-tts-api
- -
License
- sherpa-onnx
- 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
- sherpa-onnx
- Jul 29, 2026
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Dec 23, 2025
Categories
- sherpa-onnx
- Speech & Audio
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- sherpa-onnx
- Very active (96%)
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- sherpa-onnx
- 0d
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 232d
Open issues (now)
- sherpa-onnx
- 617
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 16
Owner type
- sherpa-onnx
- Organization
- chatterbox-tts-api
- User
Full report
- sherpa-onnx
- Trust report
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · sherpa-onnx: Python runtime · chatterbox-tts-api: Python runtime
Choose sherpa-onnx if…
- sherpa-onnx is primarily C++; chatterbox-tts-api is Python.
- License: sherpa-onnx is Apache-2.0, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to sherpa-onnx: aarch64, android, arm32, asr.
- When you need to deploy speech recognition or synthesis on platforms such as Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and with NPUs like Rockchip, Axera, Ascend
When NOT to use sherpa-onnx
- If your project strictly requires real-time web service interaction or server-based speech-to-text solutions
- When the target environment lacks support for ONNX runtime and specific NPUs integrated within sherpa-onnx
Choose chatterbox-tts-api if…
- chatterbox-tts-api is primarily Python; sherpa-onnx is C++.
- License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, sherpa-onnx 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 (k2-fsa/sherpa-onnx) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- GitHub forks (k2-fsa/sherpa-onnx) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Last push (k2-fsa/sherpa-onnx) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 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: sherpa-onnx 14k · chatterbox-tts-api 666 (synced Jul 29, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between sherpa-onnx and chatterbox-tts-api?
- sherpa-onnx: Speech-to-text and related audio processing tools using ONNX with cross-platform support. 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 sherpa-onnx over chatterbox-tts-api?
- Choose sherpa-onnx over chatterbox-tts-api when sherpa-onnx is primarily C++; chatterbox-tts-api is Python; License: sherpa-onnx is Apache-2.0, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to sherpa-onnx: aarch64, android, arm32, asr; When you need to deploy speech recognition or synthesis on platforms such as Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and with NPUs like Rockchip, Axera, Ascend.
- When should I choose chatterbox-tts-api over sherpa-onnx?
- Choose chatterbox-tts-api over sherpa-onnx when chatterbox-tts-api is primarily Python; sherpa-onnx is C++; License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, sherpa-onnx 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 sherpa-onnx?
- If your project strictly requires real-time web service interaction or server-based speech-to-text solutions When the target environment lacks support for ONNX runtime and specific NPUs integrated within sherpa-onnx
- 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 sherpa-onnx or chatterbox-tts-api more popular on GitHub?
- sherpa-onnx has more GitHub stars (13,842 vs 666). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are sherpa-onnx and chatterbox-tts-api open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (sherpa-onnx: Apache-2.0, chatterbox-tts-api: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to sherpa-onnx or chatterbox-tts-api?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at sherpa-onnx alternatives and chatterbox-tts-api alternatives (sherpa-onnx 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, sherpa-onnx or chatterbox-tts-api?
- sherpa-onnx: 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 sherpa-onnx and chatterbox-tts-api?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: sherpa-onnx trust report; chatterbox-tts-api trust report.