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Conversational TTS — voice agent companion to Whisper.
Best for two-way voice bots: Whisper in, ChatTTS out. Pricing: free.
What it is
A conversational TTS optimized for natural-turn replies. AGPL-3.0.
Watch out for: TTS only; English + Mandarin.
Install / use
pip install chatttsWhat people actually do with ChatTTS-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 | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 2 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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ChatTTS vs Whipscribe
| Feature | ChatTTS | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | No | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 2 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about ChatTTS
Is ChatTTS free?
Yes. ChatTTS is free and open source.
Does ChatTTS work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
ChatTTS 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 ChatTTS?
With pip: `pip install chattts`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does ChatTTS support?
ChatTTS lists 2 languages.
Does ChatTTS identify different speakers?
No. ChatTTS 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 ChatTTS give word-level timestamps?
Yes — ChatTTS produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can ChatTTS transcribe live audio?
No — ChatTTS works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is ChatTTS HIPAA compliant?
ChatTTS 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 ChatTTS?
TTS only; English + Mandarin.
Who is ChatTTS best for?
Two-way voice bots: Whisper in, ChatTTS out.
Does ChatTTS run offline?
ChatTTS runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use ChatTTS in the browser?
No — ChatTTS is a Linux and macOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the ChatTTS source code?
On GitHub at github.com/2noise/ChatTTS. It is maintained by 2noise.
What kind of tool is ChatTTS?
In this directory ChatTTS is filed under tts, conversational as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to ChatTTS?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/chattts-alternatives comparing ChatTTS with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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