Coqui XTTS-v2
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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.
Open-weights multilingual voice cloning from 6 seconds of audio — 17 languages.
Best for developers who want open-weight voice cloning + multilingual TTS they can host on their own GPU. Pricing: free.
What it is
XTTS-v2 was the standout multilingual voice-cloning model from Coqui before the company wound down. Lives on as the most-cited open-weight option for clone-with-6-seconds + multilingual TTS. Listed distinctly from the broader coqui-tts entry already in Lanes C and D.
Watch out for: Coqui as a company shut down in early 2024 — the codebase lives on community forks. Voice cloning carries the same consent requirement as any cloning model. 17 languages is the published list; performance varies.
Install / use
pip install TTSWhat people actually do with Coqui XTTS-v2-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 | Yes |
| Languages supported | 17 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Coqui XTTS-v2 vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Coqui XTTS-v2 | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $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 | Yes | No |
| Languages | 17 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Coqui XTTS-v2
Is Coqui XTTS-v2 free?
Yes. Coqui XTTS-v2 is free and open source.
Does Coqui XTTS-v2 work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Coqui XTTS-v2 runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
How do I install Coqui XTTS-v2?
With pip: `pip install TTS`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does Coqui XTTS-v2 support?
Coqui XTTS-v2 lists 17 languages.
Does Coqui XTTS-v2 identify different speakers?
No. Coqui XTTS-v2 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 Coqui XTTS-v2 give word-level timestamps?
No — Coqui XTTS-v2 produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can Coqui XTTS-v2 transcribe live audio?
Yes — Coqui XTTS-v2 supports streaming / live input, not just finished files.
Is Coqui XTTS-v2 HIPAA compliant?
Coqui XTTS-v2 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 Coqui XTTS-v2?
Coqui as a company shut down in early 2024 — the codebase lives on community forks. Voice cloning carries the same consent requirement as any cloning model. 17 languages is the published list; performance varies.
Who is Coqui XTTS-v2 best for?
Developers who want open-weight voice cloning + multilingual TTS they can host on their own GPU.
Does Coqui XTTS-v2 run offline?
Coqui XTTS-v2 runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Coqui XTTS-v2 in the browser?
No — Coqui XTTS-v2 is a Linux, macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who maintains Coqui XTTS-v2?
Coqui XTTS-v2 is open source on GitHub, maintained by Coqui (community fork).
What kind of tool is Coqui XTTS-v2?
In this directory Coqui XTTS-v2 is filed under multilingual tts, oss engine as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Coqui XTTS-v2?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/xtts-v2-alternatives comparing Coqui XTTS-v2 with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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