Comparison
chatterbox-tts-api vs speech_recognition
Verdict
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; pick speech_recognition if speech_recognition is a Python library providing support for speech recognition across multiple engines and APIs.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | chatterbox-tts-api | speech_recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (232d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Steady (43d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Local OpenAI-compatible text-to-speech API using Chatterbox
- speech_recognition
- Speech recognition module for Python
Stars
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 666
- speech_recognition
- 9.0k
Forks
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 152
- speech_recognition
- 2.4k
Open issues
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 16
- speech_recognition
- 312
Language
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Python
- speech_recognition
- Python
Adopt for
- 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.
- speech_recognition
- speech_recognition is a Python library providing support for speech recognition across multiple engines and APIs.
Persona
- chatterbox-tts-api
- -
- speech_recognition
- -
Runtime
- chatterbox-tts-api
- -
- speech_recognition
- -
License
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Chatterbox-TTS-API is distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license, ensuring any modifications or derivative works must be shared openly.
- speech_recognition
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Dec 23, 2025
- speech_recognition
- Jun 16, 2026
Categories
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Speech & Audio
- speech_recognition
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Slowing (36%)
- speech_recognition
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 232d
- speech_recognition
- 43d
Open issues (now)
- chatterbox-tts-api
- 16
- speech_recognition
- 312
Full report
- chatterbox-tts-api
- Trust report
- speech_recognition
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · chatterbox-tts-api: Python runtime · speech_recognition: Python runtime
Choose chatterbox-tts-api if…
- License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, speech_recognition is BSD-3-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.
Choose speech_recognition if…
- License: speech_recognition is BSD-3-Clause, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0.
- Pricing: The library itself is free and open-source, but costs might arise from using third-party speech recognition services it supports..
- Tags unique to speech_recognition: audio, python, speech-recognition, speech-to-text.
- Use when you need an open-source solution with broad engine compatibility, supporting both online and offline modes.
When NOT to use speech_recognition
- Avoid if your project mandates real-time, low-latency processing exclusively, since some of the supported engines might have higher latency.
- Do not use if strict accuracy in speaker diarization is crucial; competing APIs like Recall.ai may offer better speaker identification features.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (Uberi/speech_recognition) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (Uberi/speech_recognition) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (Uberi/speech_recognition) · observed Jun 16, 2026
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: chatterbox-tts-api 666 · speech_recognition 9.0k (synced Aug 13, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between chatterbox-tts-api and speech_recognition?
- chatterbox-tts-api: Local OpenAI-compatible text-to-speech API using Chatterbox. speech_recognition: Speech recognition module for Python. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose chatterbox-tts-api over speech_recognition?
- Choose chatterbox-tts-api over speech_recognition when License: chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0, speech_recognition is BSD-3-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 choose speech_recognition over chatterbox-tts-api?
- Choose speech_recognition over chatterbox-tts-api when License: speech_recognition is BSD-3-Clause, chatterbox-tts-api is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: The library itself is free and open-source, but costs might arise from using third-party speech recognition services it supports.; Tags unique to speech_recognition: audio, python, speech-recognition, speech-to-text; Use when you need an open-source solution with broad engine compatibility, supporting both online and offline modes.
- 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.
- When should I avoid speech_recognition?
- Avoid if your project mandates real-time, low-latency processing exclusively, since some of the supported engines might have higher latency. Do not use if strict accuracy in speaker diarization is crucial; competing APIs like Recall.ai may offer better speaker identification features.
- Is chatterbox-tts-api or speech_recognition more popular on GitHub?
- speech_recognition has more GitHub stars (8,977 vs 666). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are chatterbox-tts-api and speech_recognition open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (chatterbox-tts-api: AGPL-3.0, speech_recognition: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to chatterbox-tts-api or speech_recognition?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at chatterbox-tts-api alternatives and speech_recognition alternatives (chatterbox-tts-api markdown twin, speech_recognition 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, chatterbox-tts-api or speech_recognition?
- chatterbox-tts-api: Slowing. speech_recognition: 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 chatterbox-tts-api and speech_recognition?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: chatterbox-tts-api trust report; speech_recognition trust report.