Comparison
dc_tts vs openai-edge-tts
Verdict
Pick dc_tts if dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies; pick openai-edge-tts if openai-edge-tts is a text-to-speech API endpoint for edge computing. It replaces cloud-based solutions like OpenAI.
Markdown twin · dc_tts alternatives · openai-edge-tts alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dc_tts | openai-edge-tts |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1254d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (445d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 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 published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 As of Jul 11, 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-edge-tts
- Free text-to-speech API for edge computing
Stars
- dc_tts
- 1.2k
- openai-edge-tts
- 2.1k
Forks
- dc_tts
- 360
- openai-edge-tts
- 317
Open issues
- dc_tts
- 68
- openai-edge-tts
- 11
Language
- dc_tts
- Python
- openai-edge-tts
- Python
Adopt for
- dc_tts
- dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies.
- openai-edge-tts
- openai-edge-tts is a text-to-speech API endpoint for edge computing. It replaces cloud-based solutions like OpenAI.
Persona
- dc_tts
- -
- openai-edge-tts
- -
Runtime
- dc_tts
- -
- openai-edge-tts
- -
License
- dc_tts
- Apache-2.0
- openai-edge-tts
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- dc_tts
- Apr 14, 2023
- openai-edge-tts
- Jul 1, 2025
Categories
- dc_tts
- Speech & Audio
- openai-edge-tts
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Days since push
- dc_tts
- 1254d
- openai-edge-tts
- 445d
Open issues (now)
- dc_tts
- 68
- openai-edge-tts
- 11
Stars delta
- dc_tts
- +3 (30d)
- openai-edge-tts
- +99 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- dc_tts
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- openai-edge-tts
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
Full report
- dc_tts
- Trust report
- openai-edge-tts
- Trust report
Choose dc_tts if…
- License: dc_tts is Apache-2.0, openai-edge-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.
- 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-edge-tts if…
- License: openai-edge-tts is GPL-3.0, dc_tts is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to openai-edge-tts: ai, cloud-replacement, docker, edge-tts.
- openai-edge-tts ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You need text-to-speech services locally without relying on the internet or external APIs.
When NOT to use openai-edge-tts
- Requires self-management of a Docker environment for setup and maintenance.
- Does not support as many out-of-the-box audio formats without including FFmpeg.
- Not suitable if you prefer managed cloud services that handle updates and scaling automatically.
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 (travisvn/openai-edge-tts) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (travisvn/openai-edge-tts) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (travisvn/openai-edge-tts) · observed Jul 1, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: dc_tts 1.2k · openai-edge-tts 2.1k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dc_tts and openai-edge-tts?
- dc_tts: A TensorFlow Implementation of DC-TTS. openai-edge-tts: Free text-to-speech API for edge computing. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dc_tts over openai-edge-tts?
- Choose dc_tts over openai-edge-tts when License: dc_tts is Apache-2.0, openai-edge-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; dc_tts is a text-to-speech model based on TensorFlow and requires specific version dependencies. - When should I choose openai-edge-tts over dc_tts?
- Choose openai-edge-tts over dc_tts when License: openai-edge-tts is GPL-3.0, dc_tts is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to openai-edge-tts: ai, cloud-replacement, docker, edge-tts; openai-edge-tts ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You need text-to-speech services locally without relying on the internet or external APIs.
- 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-edge-tts?
- Requires self-management of a Docker environment for setup and maintenance. Does not support as many out-of-the-box audio formats without including FFmpeg. Not suitable if you prefer managed cloud services that handle updates and scaling automatically.
- Is dc_tts or openai-edge-tts more popular on GitHub?
- openai-edge-tts has more GitHub stars (2,106 vs 1,159). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dc_tts and openai-edge-tts open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dc_tts: Apache-2.0, openai-edge-tts: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to dc_tts or openai-edge-tts?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dc_tts alternatives and openai-edge-tts alternatives (dc_tts markdown twin, openai-edge-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-edge-tts?
- dc_tts: Dormant. openai-edge-tts: Dormant. 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-edge-tts?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dc_tts trust report; openai-edge-tts trust report.