Chatterbox TTS
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The first 20 minutes of any recording are transcribed free: a recording up to 20 minutes transcribes in full, a longer one is previewed, and a pack from $6 (500 minutes) transcribes the rest and opens every export, and credits never expire.
Resemble AI's open-source emotion-aware TTS — community-licensed.
Best for self-hosters wanting expressive TTS with emotion control under a permissive license. Pricing: free (MIT).
What it is
Chatterbox is Resemble AI's open-source TTS contribution — MIT-licensed, designed for expressive emotional output. Voice cloning remains in the commercial Resemble product. Consent posture: synthetic-only in the open model.
Watch out for: English-focused; cloning gated to the commercial Resemble product.
Install / use
pip install chatterbox-ttsWhat people actually do with Chatterbox TTS-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 1 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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Chatterbox TTS vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Chatterbox TTS | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free (MIT) | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | — | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | — | No |
| Languages | 1 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Chatterbox TTS
Is Chatterbox TTS free?
Yes. Chatterbox TTS is free and open source (free (MIT)).
Does Chatterbox TTS work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Chatterbox TTS runs on Linux and macOS. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux and macOS.
How do I install Chatterbox TTS?
With pip: `pip install chatterbox-tts`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does Chatterbox TTS support?
Chatterbox TTS lists 1 languages.
Does Chatterbox TTS identify different speakers?
No. Chatterbox TTS does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does Chatterbox TTS give word-level timestamps?
No — Chatterbox TTS produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can Chatterbox TTS transcribe live audio?
No — Chatterbox TTS works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Chatterbox TTS HIPAA compliant?
Chatterbox TTS does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of Chatterbox TTS?
English-focused; cloning gated to the commercial Resemble product.
Who is Chatterbox TTS best for?
Self-hosters wanting expressive TTS with emotion control under a permissive license.
Does Chatterbox TTS run offline?
Chatterbox TTS runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Chatterbox TTS in the browser?
No — Chatterbox TTS is a Linux and macOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Chatterbox TTS source code?
On GitHub at github.com/resemble-ai/chatterbox. It is maintained by Resemble AI.
What kind of tool is Chatterbox TTS?
In this directory Chatterbox TTS is filed under tts as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Chatterbox TTS?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/chatterbox-tts-alternatives comparing Chatterbox TTS with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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