VITS
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Reference E2E TTS — building block for voice-agent loops.
Best for voice-cloning / TTS prototypes paired with Whisper ASR. Pricing: free.
What it is
The VITS paper reference code. MIT.
Watch out for: TTS, not ASR.
Install / use
git clone https://github.com/jaywalnut310/vitsWhat people actually do with VITS-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 |
Links
VITS vs Whipscribe
| Feature | VITS | 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 | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to VITS
Frequently asked about VITS
Is VITS free?
Yes. VITS is free and open source.
Does VITS work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
VITS runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install VITS?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/jaywalnut310/vits`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does VITS support?
VITS lists 2 languages.
Does VITS identify different speakers?
No. VITS 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 VITS give word-level timestamps?
Yes — VITS produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can VITS transcribe live audio?
No — VITS works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is VITS HIPAA compliant?
VITS 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 VITS?
TTS, not ASR.
Who is VITS best for?
Voice-cloning / TTS prototypes paired with Whisper ASR.
Does VITS run offline?
VITS runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use VITS in the browser?
No — VITS is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the VITS source code?
On GitHub at github.com/jaywalnut310/vits. It is maintained by jaywalnut310.
What kind of tool is VITS?
In this directory VITS is filed under tts, research as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to VITS?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/vits-alternatives comparing VITS with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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