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Chatterbox vs Kokoro-FastAPI
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| Fact | Chatterbox | Kokoro-FastAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 27k | 5.5k |
| Latest | v0.1.2 | v0.9.0 |
| Last push | 2026-07-21 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 9 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ElevenLabs. Alternatives to ElevenLabs →
PartialChatterboxAn open TTS model with zero-shot voice cloning and emotion control.
PartialKokoro-FastAPIAn OpenAI-compatible speech API around the Kokoro model, on CPU or GPU, without voice cloning.
Chatterbox
✓ signed The latest release, v0.1.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Kokoro-FastAPI
✓ signed The latest release, v0.9.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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