Pick MeloTTS if
developers who want MIT multi-lingual TTS without a SaaS bill.
Read the MeloTTS pageMeloTTS vs OpenVoice
Our take
Pick MeloTTS if you're a developer who want MIT multi-lingual TTS without a SaaS bill. Pick OpenVoice if you're a builder who will clone a voice locally or try the Space. Skip MeloTTS if you're on a team that need a cloned actor (ElevenLabs) or a phone minute (Rime). Skip OpenVoice if you're on a team that need a hosted commercial license card (Listnr) without running Python.
Best for
MeloTTS A MIT voice in several languages
OpenVoice A MIT clone from a few seconds of audio
Free plan
MeloTTS $0 · mIT license
OpenVoice $0 · mIT license
Lowest paid
MeloTTS Not published by the vendor
OpenVoice Not published by the vendor
Runs where
MeloTTS Hosted
OpenVoice Hosted
Watch out
MeloTTS The Space is unofficial
OpenVoice Bad clones happen
Last checked
MeloTTS 2026-10-27 · github.com/myshell-ai/MeloTTS
OpenVoice 2026-10-27 · github.com/myshell-ai/OpenVoice
Which one, then?
Pick OpenVoice if
builders who will clone a voice locally or try the Space.
Read the OpenVoice page