Comparison
edge-tts vs annyang
Verdict
Pick edge-tts when edge-tts is primarily Python; annyang is TypeScript; pick annyang when annyang is primarily TypeScript; edge-tts is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | edge-tts | annyang |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (110d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Steady (30d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | 2 low (2 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- edge-tts
- Use Microsoft Edge's online text-to-speech service from Python WITHOUT needing Microsoft Edge or Windows or an API key
- annyang
- 💬 Speech recognition for your site
Stars
- edge-tts
- 11k
- 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
- -
- annyang
- -
Persona
- edge-tts
- -
- annyang
- -
Runtime
- edge-tts
- -
- annyang
- -
License
- edge-tts
- Other
- annyang
- MIT
Last pushed
- edge-tts
- Mar 22, 2026
- annyang
- Jun 11, 2026
Categories
- edge-tts
- Speech & Audio
- annyang
- Speech & Audio, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- edge-tts
- Slowing (36%)
- annyang
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- edge-tts
- 110d
- annyang
- 30d
Open issues (now)
- edge-tts
- 4
- annyang
- 10
Security scan
- edge-tts
- No lockfile
- annyang
- 2 low (2 low)
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: python, speech-synthesis, text-to-speech, tts.
When NOT to use edge-tts
- Last GitHub push was 111 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 22, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on edge-tts.
Choose annyang if…
- annyang is primarily TypeScript; edge-tts is Python.
- License: annyang is MIT, edge-tts is Other.
- Tags unique to annyang: speech, speech-recognition, speech-to-text, typescript.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
When NOT to use annyang
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
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 Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (rany2/edge-tts) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (rany2/edge-tts) · observed Mar 22, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jun 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: edge-tts 11k · annyang 6.8k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between edge-tts and annyang?
- edge-tts: Use Microsoft Edge's online text-to-speech service from Python WITHOUT needing 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: python, speech-synthesis, text-to-speech, tts.
- 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; Tags unique to annyang: speech, speech-recognition, speech-to-text, typescript; Also covers Vector Databases.
- When should I avoid edge-tts?
- Last GitHub push was 111 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 22, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on edge-tts.
- When should I avoid annyang?
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- Is edge-tts or annyang more popular on GitHub?
- edge-tts has more GitHub stars (11,478 vs 6,819). 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.