--- title: "dc_tts vs chatterbox-tts-api" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/kyubyong-dc-tts-vs-travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api" tools: ["kyubyong-dc-tts", "travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api"] --- # dc_tts vs chatterbox-tts-api *GraphCanon updated Aug 13, 2026* ## Verdict Pick dc_tts if dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies; 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. [dc_tts](https://github.com/Kyubyong/dc_tts) reports 1.2k GitHub stars, 360 forks, and 68 open issues, last pushed Apr 14, 2023. [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 [dc_tts's repository](https://github.com/Kyubyong/dc_tts) and [chatterbox-tts-api's repository](https://github.com/travisvn/chatterbox-tts-api). | | [dc_tts](/tools/kyubyong-dc-tts.md) | [chatterbox-tts-api](/tools/travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A TensorFlow Implementation of DC-TTS | Local OpenAI-compatible text-to-speech API using Chatterbox | | Stars | 1,156 | 666 | | Forks | 360 | 152 | | Open issues | 68 | 16 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies. | 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 | Apache-2.0 | Chatterbox-TTS-API is distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license, ensuring any modifications or derivative works must be shared openly. | | Categories | Speech & Audio | Speech & Audio | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [dc_tts](/tools/kyubyong-dc-tts.md) | [chatterbox-tts-api](/tools/travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Dormant (18%) | Slowing (36%) | | Days since push | 1203d | 232d | | Open issues (now) | 68 | 16 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/kyubyong-dc-tts/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: dc_tts - **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. - **Adopt for:** dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies. ## 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 dc_tts if… - License: dc_tts is Apache-2.0, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-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. ### Choose chatterbox-tts-api if… - License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, dc_tts 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 dc_tts - Last GitHub push was 1229 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 14, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on dc_tts. ## 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 dc_tts and chatterbox-tts-api? dc_tts: A TensorFlow Implementation of DC-TTS. 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 dc_tts over chatterbox-tts-api? Choose dc_tts over chatterbox-tts-api when License: dc_tts is Apache-2.0, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-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 chatterbox-tts-api over dc_tts? Choose chatterbox-tts-api over dc_tts when License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, dc_tts 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 dc_tts? Last GitHub push was 1229 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 14, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on dc_tts. ### 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 dc_tts or chatterbox-tts-api more popular on GitHub? dc_tts has more GitHub stars (1,156 vs 666). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are dc_tts and chatterbox-tts-api open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dc_tts: Apache-2.0, chatterbox-tts-api: AGPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to dc_tts or chatterbox-tts-api? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [dc_tts alternatives](/tools/kyubyong-dc-tts/alternatives) and [chatterbox-tts-api alternatives](/tools/travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api/alternatives) ([dc_tts markdown twin](/tools/kyubyong-dc-tts/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/kyubyong-dc-tts-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, dc_tts or chatterbox-tts-api? dc_tts: Dormant. 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 dc_tts and chatterbox-tts-api? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [dc_tts trust report](/tools/kyubyong-dc-tts/trust); [chatterbox-tts-api trust report](/tools/travisvn-chatterbox-tts-api/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=kyubyong-dc-tts`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=kyubyong-dc-tts) - 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/_