OpenVoice (MyShell)
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MyShell's open-source voice cloning with tone-color extraction.
Best for self-hosters needing voice cloning with cross-lingual style transfer under a permissive license. Pricing: free (MIT for V1, commercial-allowed for V2).
What it is
OpenVoice is MyShell's open-source TTS model with explicit tone-color cloning and style controls. V1 is MIT-licensed; V2 added cross-lingual cloning across 6+ languages. Used widely as a free alternative to XTTS. Consent posture: open weights — operator-side enforcement.
Watch out for: Output quality below XTTS / ElevenLabs on long-form prosody; V1 is MIT, V2 weights have a separate license.
Install / use
pip install openvoiceWhat people actually do with OpenVoice (MyShell)-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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OpenVoice (MyShell) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | OpenVoice (MyShell) | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free (MIT for V1, commercial-allowed for V2) | $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 | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about OpenVoice (MyShell)
Is OpenVoice (MyShell) free?
Yes. OpenVoice (MyShell) is free and open source (free (MIT for V1, commercial-allowed for V2)).
Does OpenVoice (MyShell) work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
OpenVoice (MyShell) 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 OpenVoice (MyShell)?
With pip: `pip install openvoice`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does OpenVoice (MyShell) support?
OpenVoice (MyShell) lists 6 languages.
Does OpenVoice (MyShell) identify different speakers?
No. OpenVoice (MyShell) 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 OpenVoice (MyShell) give word-level timestamps?
No — OpenVoice (MyShell) produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can OpenVoice (MyShell) transcribe live audio?
No — OpenVoice (MyShell) works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is OpenVoice (MyShell) HIPAA compliant?
OpenVoice (MyShell) 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 OpenVoice (MyShell)?
Output quality below XTTS / ElevenLabs on long-form prosody; V1 is MIT, V2 weights have a separate license.
Who is OpenVoice (MyShell) best for?
Self-hosters needing voice cloning with cross-lingual style transfer under a permissive license.
Does OpenVoice (MyShell) run offline?
OpenVoice (MyShell) runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use OpenVoice (MyShell) in the browser?
No — OpenVoice (MyShell) is a Linux and macOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the OpenVoice (MyShell) source code?
On GitHub at github.com/myshell-ai/OpenVoice.
What kind of tool is OpenVoice (MyShell)?
In this directory OpenVoice (MyShell) is filed under tts, voice clone as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to OpenVoice (MyShell)?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/openvoice-alternatives comparing OpenVoice (MyShell) with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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