Comparison
whisper-diarization vs chatterbox-tts-api
Verdict
Pick whisper-diarization if automatic Speech Recognition with Speaker Diarization based on OpenAI Whisper for Python projects; 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 | whisper-diarization | chatterbox-tts-api |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (156d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Slowing (232d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 6d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 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
- whisper-diarization
- Automatic Speech Recognition with Speaker Diarization based on OpenAI Whisper
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Local OpenAI-compatible text-to-speech API using Chatterbox
Stars
- whisper-diarization
- 5.6k
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 666
Forks
- whisper-diarization
- 503
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 152
Open issues
- whisper-diarization
- 41
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 16
Language
- whisper-diarization
- Jupyter Notebook
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Python
Adopt for
- whisper-diarization
- Automatic Speech Recognition with Speaker Diarization based on OpenAI Whisper for Python projects
- 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
- whisper-diarization
- -
- chatterbox-tts-api
- -
Runtime
- whisper-diarization
- -
- chatterbox-tts-api
- -
License
- whisper-diarization
- BSD-2-Clause
- 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
- whisper-diarization
- Feb 23, 2026
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Dec 23, 2025
Categories
- whisper-diarization
- Developer Tools, Speech & Audio
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Days since push
- whisper-diarization
- 156d
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 232d
Open issues (now)
- whisper-diarization
- 41
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 16
OSV dependency advisories
- whisper-diarization
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- chatterbox-tts-api
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- whisper-diarization
- Trust report
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · whisper-diarization: Python runtime · chatterbox-tts-api: Python runtime
Choose whisper-diarization if…
- whisper-diarization is primarily Jupyter Notebook; chatterbox-tts-api is Python.
- License: whisper-diarization is BSD-2-Clause, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to whisper-diarization: asr, speaker-diarization, speech-recognition, whisper.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- You need advanced speech recognition capabilities paired with speaker diarization in your Python project.
When NOT to use whisper-diarization
- If your project is restricted to use only open-source tools under the MIT license, as whisper-diarization uses the BSD-2-Clause license.
- Your environment cannot support Python 3.10 or later or you lack prerequisites such as Cython and FFMPEG installation rights.
Choose chatterbox-tts-api if…
- chatterbox-tts-api is primarily Python; whisper-diarization is Jupyter Notebook.
- License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, whisper-diarization is BSD-2-Clause.
- 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 (MahmoudAshraf97/whisper-diarization) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (MahmoudAshraf97/whisper-diarization) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (MahmoudAshraf97/whisper-diarization) · observed Feb 23, 2026
- License file (BSD-2-Clause) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 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: whisper-diarization 5.6k · chatterbox-tts-api 666 (synced Jul 30, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between whisper-diarization and chatterbox-tts-api?
- whisper-diarization: Automatic Speech Recognition with Speaker Diarization based on OpenAI Whisper. 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 whisper-diarization over chatterbox-tts-api?
- Choose whisper-diarization over chatterbox-tts-api when whisper-diarization is primarily Jupyter Notebook; chatterbox-tts-api is Python; License: whisper-diarization is BSD-2-Clause, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to whisper-diarization: asr, speaker-diarization, speech-recognition, whisper; Also covers Developer Tools; You need advanced speech recognition capabilities paired with speaker diarization in your Python project.
- When should I choose chatterbox-tts-api over whisper-diarization?
- Choose chatterbox-tts-api over whisper-diarization when chatterbox-tts-api is primarily Python; whisper-diarization is Jupyter Notebook; License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, whisper-diarization is BSD-2-Clause; 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 whisper-diarization?
- If your project is restricted to use only open-source tools under the MIT license, as whisper-diarization uses the BSD-2-Clause license. Your environment cannot support Python 3.10 or later or you lack prerequisites such as Cython and FFMPEG installation rights.
- 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 whisper-diarization or chatterbox-tts-api more popular on GitHub?
- whisper-diarization has more GitHub stars (5,615 vs 666). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are whisper-diarization and chatterbox-tts-api open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (whisper-diarization: BSD-2-Clause, chatterbox-tts-api: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to whisper-diarization or chatterbox-tts-api?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at whisper-diarization alternatives and chatterbox-tts-api alternatives (whisper-diarization 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, whisper-diarization or chatterbox-tts-api?
- whisper-diarization: Slowing. 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 whisper-diarization and chatterbox-tts-api?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: whisper-diarization trust report; chatterbox-tts-api trust report.