MeloTTS
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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.
High-quality multi-lingual TTS from MyShell — fast and CPU-friendly.
Best for embedded / edge use cases that need decent multi-language TTS on CPU without cloning. Pricing: free (MIT).
What it is
MeloTTS is a lighter sibling of OpenVoice from MyShell. Fast CPU inference, multi-lingual (English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean), MIT-licensed. Consent posture: synthetic speakers only — no cloning capability.
Watch out for: No voice cloning surface — preset speakers only.
Install / use
pip install melottsWhat people actually do with MeloTTS-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 | 6 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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MeloTTS vs Whipscribe
| Feature | MeloTTS | 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 | 6 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about MeloTTS
Is MeloTTS free?
Yes. MeloTTS is free and open source (free (MIT)).
Does MeloTTS work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
MeloTTS runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
How do I install MeloTTS?
With pip: `pip install melotts`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does MeloTTS support?
MeloTTS lists 6 languages.
Does MeloTTS identify different speakers?
No. MeloTTS 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 MeloTTS give word-level timestamps?
No — MeloTTS produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can MeloTTS transcribe live audio?
No — MeloTTS works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is MeloTTS HIPAA compliant?
MeloTTS 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 MeloTTS?
No voice cloning surface — preset speakers only.
Who is MeloTTS best for?
Embedded / edge use cases that need decent multi-language TTS on CPU without cloning.
Does MeloTTS run offline?
MeloTTS runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use MeloTTS in the browser?
No — MeloTTS is a Linux, macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the MeloTTS source code?
On GitHub at github.com/myshell-ai/MeloTTS. It is maintained by MyShell.
What kind of tool is MeloTTS?
In this directory MeloTTS is filed under tts as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to MeloTTS?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/melotts-alternatives comparing MeloTTS with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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