License: Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Self-hosted
- Command line
Status: Active
This replaces ElevenLabs
Piper
Fast local neural text-to-speech engine with a command-line tool, Python API and HTTP server, used by Home Assistant.
Facts
- Made by
- Open Home Foundation
- License
- License: Open sourceGPL-3.0-or-later
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Self-hosted
- Command line
- Self-hostable
- Yes
- Works offline
- Yes
- Account required
- No
- Maturity
- Stable
- Source code
- github: OHF-Voice/piper1-gpl
- Maintenance
- Status: ActiveLast commit
Piper is a free alternative to
Top pick. Best for fast offline speech in many languages.
1 person switched
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Repository checks, newest first; last checked Oct 8, 2026. Checks older than 90 days are kept as one per week.
| Checked | Last commit | Latest release | Stars | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v1.8.0 | 5,798 | Open |
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