Kokoro TTS
Self-HostableCategory: voice • Released 2025
Ultra-fast lightweight 82M open-source text-to-speech model rivaling commercial cloud quality
Kokoro-82M delivers human-quality voice synthesis while running locally on consumer hardware with minimal compute. Perfect for real-time voice agents, accessibility tools, and offline video narration under Apache 2.0.
Pricing Structure & Model AccessThe local software is available under its stated license. Hardware, electricity, hosting, model APIs, and support may incur separate costs.
freeOfficial Pricing
Free Access QuotaThe software is available for local or self-hosted use under its stated license; model inference and infrastructure are separate.
Free Tier LimitsCapacity depends on local hardware, model size, configuration, and any external model or hosting provider.
Requirements & Verification
No Account Required (Instant)Verified: 2026-10-17
Core Capabilities & Features
82M parameter lightweight architecture
Apache 2.0 license
Runs on CPU & mobile
Multiple natural voices
Extreme inference speed
Who It's Best Suited For
Professionals, developers, and creators requiring high-reliability voice workflows.
Execution Environment
Self-hostable via Docker or local GPU (macOS, Linux, Windows).
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