Comparison
edge-tts vs annyang
Verdict
Pick edge-tts if edge-tts is a Python library for accessing Microsoft Edge's online text-to-speech service without needing the specific browser or operating system; pick annyang if annyang enables speech-to-text capabilities for web sites with its TypeScript-based JavaScript library.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | edge-tts | annyang |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (181d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (45d 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 | Published findings 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
- edge-tts
- Python library to access Microsoft Edge's online text-to-speech service without requiring Microsoft Edge or Windows or an API key
- annyang
- Speech recognition for your site
Stars
- edge-tts
- 12k
- annyang
- 6.8k
Forks
- edge-tts
- 1.1k
- annyang
- 1.0k
Open issues
- edge-tts
- 4
- annyang
- 10
Language
- edge-tts
- Python
- annyang
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- edge-tts
- edge-tts is a Python library for accessing Microsoft Edge's online text-to-speech service without needing the specific browser or operating system.
- annyang
- annyang enables speech-to-text capabilities for web sites with its TypeScript-based JavaScript library.
Persona
- edge-tts
- -
- annyang
- -
Runtime
- edge-tts
- -
- annyang
- -
License
- edge-tts
- Other
- annyang
- MIT License: Permissive free software license notice that gives users the freedom to modify and redistribute as long as they provide source credit.
Last pushed
- edge-tts
- Mar 22, 2026
- annyang
- Aug 5, 2026
Categories
- edge-tts
- Speech & Audio
- annyang
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- edge-tts
- Slowing (36%)
- annyang
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- edge-tts
- 181d
- annyang
- 45d
Open issues (now)
- edge-tts
- 4
- annyang
- 10
Stars delta
- edge-tts
- +371 (30d)
- annyang
- -2 (30d)
Open issues delta
- edge-tts
- -1 (30d)
- annyang
- 0 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- edge-tts
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- annyang
- Published findings
Full report
- edge-tts
- Trust report
- annyang
- Trust report
Choose edge-tts if…
- edge-tts is primarily Python; annyang is TypeScript.
- License: edge-tts is Other, annyang is MIT.
- Tags unique to edge-tts: speech-synthesis, text-to-speech, tts.
- When direct integration with Microsoft Edge TTS services is desired from Python, bypassing OS and browser restrictions
When NOT to use edge-tts
- If dependencies on external online services are to be avoided for reliability reasons
- In scenarios where a different TTS service provider's specific features or voices are required
Choose annyang if…
- annyang is primarily TypeScript; edge-tts is Python.
- License: annyang is MIT, edge-tts is Other.
- Pricing: Available at no charge with an open-source MIT license, making it suitable for both personal and commercial projects..
- Tags unique to annyang: mit license, speech, speech recognition, speech-to-text.
- When you are working on a project that requires integrating voice commands into a website and your tech stack already includes TypeScript or JavaScript.
When NOT to use annyang
- If the project requires a high level of speech recognition accuracy in noisy environments, as annyang might not perform optimally under such conditions.
- For applications demanding real-time transcription with low latency, considering that annang may introduce some delay which could be critical for certain use cases.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (rany2/edge-tts) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (rany2/edge-tts) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (rany2/edge-tts) · observed Mar 22, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (TalAter/annyang) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (TalAter/annyang) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (TalAter/annyang) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: edge-tts 12k · annyang 6.8k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between edge-tts and annyang?
- edge-tts: Python library to access Microsoft Edge's online text-to-speech service without requiring Microsoft Edge or Windows or an API key. annyang: Speech recognition for your site. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose edge-tts over annyang?
- Choose edge-tts over annyang when edge-tts is primarily Python; annyang is TypeScript; License: edge-tts is Other, annyang is MIT; Tags unique to edge-tts: speech-synthesis, text-to-speech, tts; When direct integration with Microsoft Edge TTS services is desired from Python, bypassing OS and browser restrictions.
- When should I choose annyang over edge-tts?
- Choose annyang over edge-tts when annyang is primarily TypeScript; edge-tts is Python; License: annyang is MIT, edge-tts is Other; Pricing: Available at no charge with an open-source MIT license, making it suitable for both personal and commercial projects.; Tags unique to annyang: mit license, speech, speech recognition, speech-to-text; When you are working on a project that requires integrating voice commands into a website and your tech stack already includes TypeScript or JavaScript.
- When should I avoid edge-tts?
- If dependencies on external online services are to be avoided for reliability reasons In scenarios where a different TTS service provider's specific features or voices are required
- When should I avoid annyang?
- If the project requires a high level of speech recognition accuracy in noisy environments, as annyang might not perform optimally under such conditions. For applications demanding real-time transcription with low latency, considering that annang may introduce some delay which could be critical for certain use cases.
- Is edge-tts or annyang more popular on GitHub?
- edge-tts has more GitHub stars (11,983 vs 6,816). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are edge-tts and annyang open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (edge-tts: Other, annyang: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to edge-tts or annyang?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at edge-tts alternatives and annyang alternatives (edge-tts markdown twin, annyang 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, edge-tts or annyang?
- edge-tts: Slowing. annyang: Steady. 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 edge-tts and annyang?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: edge-tts trust report; annyang trust report.