Comparison
dc_tts vs openai_tts
Verdict
Pick dc_tts if dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies; pick openai_tts if a Python-based Home Assistant TTS component that leverages the OpenAI speech engine with extras like chimes and normalization.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dc_tts | openai_tts |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1233d since push) As of Aug 30, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Aug 30, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · 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
- dc_tts
- A TensorFlow Implementation of DC-TTS
- openai_tts
- Custom TTS component for Home Assistant with OpenAI speech engine integration
Stars
- dc_tts
- 1.2k
- openai_tts
- 216
Forks
- dc_tts
- 360
- openai_tts
- 53
Open issues
- dc_tts
- 68
- openai_tts
- 12
Language
- dc_tts
- Python
- openai_tts
- Python
Adopt for
- dc_tts
- dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies.
- openai_tts
- A Python-based Home Assistant TTS component that leverages the OpenAI speech engine with extras like chimes and normalization
Persona
- dc_tts
- -
- openai_tts
- -
Runtime
- dc_tts
- -
- openai_tts
- -
License
- dc_tts
- Apache-2.0
- openai_tts
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- dc_tts
- Apr 14, 2023
- openai_tts
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- dc_tts
- Speech & Audio
- openai_tts
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- dc_tts
- Dormant (18%)
- openai_tts
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- dc_tts
- 1233d
- openai_tts
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- dc_tts
- 68
- openai_tts
- 12
Stars delta
- dc_tts
- 0 (30d)
- openai_tts
- +11 (30d)
Open issues delta
- dc_tts
- 0 (30d)
- openai_tts
- +3 (30d)
Full report
- dc_tts
- Trust report
- openai_tts
- Trust report
Choose dc_tts if…
- License: dc_tts is Apache-2.0, openai_tts is GPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Depends on TensorFlow >=1.3 and has compatibility issues with updated APIs for `tf.contrib.layers.layer_norm`.; Requires Python packages like NumPy, librosa, tqdm, matplotlib, and scipy..
- Tags unique to dc_tts: speech, speech-to-text, tensorflow, tts.
- dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies.
When NOT to use dc_tts
- Last GitHub push was Apr 14, 2023 (dormant maintenance). Validate activity before betting a new project on dc_tts.
Choose openai_tts if…
- License: openai_tts is GPL-3.0, dc_tts is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to openai_tts: ai, chime, ha, hacs.
- When you require integration with the Home Assistant ecosystem that includes high-quality text-to-speech from OpenAI
When NOT to use openai_tts
- Avoid if your deployment environment does not support Python, essential for this TTS component's operation
- Not fit when looking for pre-built integrations without Home Assistant, since it specifically caters to the Home Assistant platform
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (Kyubyong/dc_tts) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Kyubyong/dc_tts) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Kyubyong/dc_tts) · observed Apr 14, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (sfortis/openai_tts) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (sfortis/openai_tts) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (sfortis/openai_tts) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: dc_tts 1.2k · openai_tts 216 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dc_tts and openai_tts?
- dc_tts: A TensorFlow Implementation of DC-TTS. openai_tts: Custom TTS component for Home Assistant with OpenAI speech engine integration. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dc_tts over openai_tts?
- Choose dc_tts over openai_tts when License: dc_tts is Apache-2.0, openai_tts is GPL-3.0; Requirements: Depends on TensorFlow >=1.3 and has compatibility issues with updated APIs for
tf.contrib.layers.layer_norm.; Requires Python packages like NumPy, librosa, tqdm, matplotlib, and scipy.; Tags unique to dc_tts: speech, speech-to-text, tensorflow, tts; dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies. - When should I choose openai_tts over dc_tts?
- Choose openai_tts over dc_tts when License: openai_tts is GPL-3.0, dc_tts is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to openai_tts: ai, chime, ha, hacs; When you require integration with the Home Assistant ecosystem that includes high-quality text-to-speech from OpenAI.
- When should I avoid dc_tts?
- Last GitHub push was Apr 14, 2023 (dormant maintenance). Validate activity before betting a new project on dc_tts.
- When should I avoid openai_tts?
- Avoid if your deployment environment does not support Python, essential for this TTS component's operation Not fit when looking for pre-built integrations without Home Assistant, since it specifically caters to the Home Assistant platform
- Is dc_tts or openai_tts more popular on GitHub?
- dc_tts has more GitHub stars (1,156 vs 216). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dc_tts and openai_tts open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dc_tts: Apache-2.0, openai_tts: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to dc_tts or openai_tts?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dc_tts alternatives and openai_tts alternatives (dc_tts markdown twin, openai_tts 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, dc_tts or openai_tts?
- dc_tts: Dormant. openai_tts: 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 dc_tts and openai_tts?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dc_tts trust report; openai_tts trust report.