Kokoro TTS

Kokoro is a remarkably small (82M parameter) text-to-speech model that produces natural-sounding voices rivaling models 10x its size. It runs on minimal hardware including CPU-only setups, making it perfect for edge devices and embedded applications. Apache 2.0 licensed for commercial use.

AI ToolFree Tier: Apache 2.0; 82M paramsCompany: CommunityCategory: Open-Source ModelsOpen Source: YesQuick Start: Download from huggingface.co/hexgrad/Kokoro-82M → Install dependencies with pip → Run inference on any text to generate natural speech locally

Kokoro TTS

82M param TTS — high quality, minimal HW

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Kokoro is a remarkably small (82M parameter) text-to-speech model that produces natural-sounding voices rivaling models 10x its size. It runs on minimal hardware including CPU-only setups, making it perfect for edge devices and embedded applications. Apache 2.0 licensed for commercial use.

FREE TIER
Apache 2.0; 82M params
COMPANY
Community
CATEGORY
Open-Source Models › Image & Audio
OPEN SOURCE
Yes
PRIVACY
Minimal hardware
TAGS
ttslightweight

QUICK START

Download from huggingface.co/hexgrad/Kokoro-82M → Install dependencies with pip → Run inference on any text to generate natural speech locally

BEST FOR

  • ▸Developers building TTS for resource-constrained edge or embedded devices.
  • ▸Indie devs & startups needing high-quality, free TTS for commercial apps.
  • ▸Researchers or hobbyists seeking a performant, CPU-friendly open-source TTS.

NOT FOR

  • ✕Non-technical users expecting a simple web interface for text-to-speech.
  • ✕Enterprises requiring dedicated support or managed cloud TTS solutions.
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