Comparison
MeloTTS vs chatterbox-tts-api
Verdict
Pick MeloTTS if meloTTS is an MIT-licensed Python library for high-quality multi-lingual text-to-speech, supporting English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and Korean; 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 | MeloTTS | chatterbox-tts-api |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (581d 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 | Published findings 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
- MeloTTS
- High-quality multi-lingual text-to-speech library by MyShell.ai
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Local OpenAI-compatible text-to-speech API using Chatterbox
Stars
- MeloTTS
- 7.6k
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 666
Forks
- MeloTTS
- 1.1k
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 152
Open issues
- MeloTTS
- 232
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 16
Language
- MeloTTS
- Python
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Python
Adopt for
- MeloTTS
- MeloTTS is an MIT-licensed Python library for high-quality multi-lingual text-to-speech, supporting English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
- 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
- MeloTTS
- -
- chatterbox-tts-api
- -
Runtime
- MeloTTS
- -
- chatterbox-tts-api
- -
License
- MeloTTS
- MIT
- 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
- MeloTTS
- Dec 24, 2024
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Dec 23, 2025
Categories
- MeloTTS
- Speech & Audio
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- MeloTTS
- Dormant (18%)
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- MeloTTS
- 581d
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 232d
Open issues (now)
- MeloTTS
- 232
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 16
Owner type
- MeloTTS
- Organization
- chatterbox-tts-api
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- MeloTTS
- Published findings
- chatterbox-tts-api
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- MeloTTS
- Trust report
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Trust report
Choose MeloTTS if…
- License: MeloTTS is MIT, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to MeloTTS: chinese, english, french, japanese.
- MeloTTS ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- If your project requires support for a broad language range including less common languages like Japanese or Korean in a TTS solution.
When NOT to use MeloTTS
- If your application's required languages are not covered by MeloTTS, such as Arabic or Russian.
- In situations where you need more customization options for TTS than what the library provides out-of-the-box.
Choose chatterbox-tts-api if…
- License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, MeloTTS is MIT.
- 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 (myshell-ai/MeloTTS) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- GitHub forks (myshell-ai/MeloTTS) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Last push (myshell-ai/MeloTTS) · observed Dec 24, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 29, 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: MeloTTS 7.6k · chatterbox-tts-api 666 (synced Jul 29, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between MeloTTS and chatterbox-tts-api?
- MeloTTS: High-quality multi-lingual text-to-speech library by MyShell.ai. 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 MeloTTS over chatterbox-tts-api?
- Choose MeloTTS over chatterbox-tts-api when License: MeloTTS is MIT, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to MeloTTS: chinese, english, french, japanese; MeloTTS ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; If your project requires support for a broad language range including less common languages like Japanese or Korean in a TTS solution.
- When should I choose chatterbox-tts-api over MeloTTS?
- Choose chatterbox-tts-api over MeloTTS when License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, MeloTTS is MIT; 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 MeloTTS?
- If your application's required languages are not covered by MeloTTS, such as Arabic or Russian. In situations where you need more customization options for TTS than what the library provides out-of-the-box.
- 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 MeloTTS or chatterbox-tts-api more popular on GitHub?
- MeloTTS has more GitHub stars (7,551 vs 666). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are MeloTTS and chatterbox-tts-api open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (MeloTTS: MIT, chatterbox-tts-api: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to MeloTTS or chatterbox-tts-api?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at MeloTTS alternatives and chatterbox-tts-api alternatives (MeloTTS 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, MeloTTS or chatterbox-tts-api?
- MeloTTS: 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 MeloTTS and chatterbox-tts-api?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: MeloTTS trust report; chatterbox-tts-api trust report.