MetaVoice 1B
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Open zero-shot voice cloning TTS.
Best for cloning voices from short samples for downstream voice-agent demos. Pricing: free.
What it is
The MetaVoice 1B open-weights TTS. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: MIT but model weights are licensed Apache-2.0 with ethics restrictions.
Install / use
What people actually do with MetaVoice 1B-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 | 1 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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MetaVoice 1B vs Whipscribe
| Feature | MetaVoice 1B | 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 | 1 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about MetaVoice 1B
Is MetaVoice 1B free?
Yes. MetaVoice 1B is free and open source.
Does MetaVoice 1B work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
MetaVoice 1B runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install MetaVoice 1B?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/metavoiceio/metavoice-src`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does MetaVoice 1B support?
MetaVoice 1B lists 1 languages.
Does MetaVoice 1B identify different speakers?
No. MetaVoice 1B 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 MetaVoice 1B give word-level timestamps?
Yes — MetaVoice 1B produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can MetaVoice 1B transcribe live audio?
No — MetaVoice 1B works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is MetaVoice 1B HIPAA compliant?
MetaVoice 1B 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 MetaVoice 1B?
MIT but model weights are licensed Apache-2.0 with ethics restrictions.
Who is MetaVoice 1B best for?
Cloning voices from short samples for downstream voice-agent demos.
Does MetaVoice 1B run offline?
MetaVoice 1B runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use MetaVoice 1B in the browser?
No — MetaVoice 1B is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the MetaVoice 1B source code?
On GitHub at github.com/metavoiceio/metavoice-src.
What kind of tool is MetaVoice 1B?
In this directory MetaVoice 1B is filed under tts, cloning as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to MetaVoice 1B?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/metavoice-alternatives comparing MetaVoice 1B with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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