Local TTS model
ChatTTS
Catalogue summary: Conversational TTS optimized for dialogue with natural turn-taking and emotion. Great for chatbots.
Repository editorial metadata; verify comparative claims in the linked upstream material.
GPU recommendedtext-to-speech generation2 languagesAGPL-3.0
Choose an app
Compare speech modelsStart with Recommended. No terminal commands are shown.
Open model filesRecommended verified starting pointOpen in UnslothLaunches Unsloth Desktop on this modelOpen Python packageVerified package page without exposing a commandOpen on Hugging FaceFiles, licence and model cardCheck my machineOptional: verify the fit with your saved hardware
Desktop app links require the app to be installed. If nothing opens, LocalClaw will show app-download and model-file fallbacks.
Catalogue quality
8.8/10
Catalogue speed
7/10
Model size
3.2 GB
Voices
Built-in speakers
Can ChatTTS run locally?
ChatTTS can generate speech locally for private voice workflows. Use the verified setup options on this page; no terminal command is required to choose the right path.
AGPL-3.0 license. Review upstream restrictions before commercial use.
streamingemotiondialogue
Audio profile
Best fit
ChatTTS is best for private local text-to-speech experiments and production prototypes.
Hardware: gpu
Model details
Type
Local TTS model
Family
chattts
Latency
medium
Formats
pytorch
Languages
en, zh
Context
Dialogue optimized
Install locally
01
Check runtimeConfirm the backend supports pytorch on your machine.02
Open recommended setupUse the app and model links above. LocalClaw does not expose a terminal command.03
Test locallyRun a short private audio prompt before moving into production workflows.Good for
- text-to-speech generation
- GPU recommended local workflows
- streaming, emotion, dialogue
Watch before shipping
- Validate pronunciation, latency and artifacts with your own voice samples.
- Review the upstream license and acceptable-use notes.
- Benchmark on your target CPU, Apple Silicon or GPU setup.
Related TTS and speech models
Phạm Nguyễn Ngọc Bảo
VieNeu-TTS v3 Turbo
Local TTS model · Q 9.2 · Speed 9.4
Kyutai
Moshi
Local TTS model · Q 9 · Speed 9.5
Boson AI
Higgs TTS 3 4B
Local TTS model · Q 9.7 · Speed 8
Sesame AI
Sesame CSM
Local TTS model · Q 9.5 · Speed 7.5
Boson AI
Higgs Audio v2
Local TTS model · Q 9.7 · Speed 7
StepFun
Step-Audio 2 Mini
Local TTS model · Q 9.3 · Speed 7.5
Nari Labs
Dia
Local TTS model · Q 9.3 · Speed 7
Microsoft Research
VibeVoice 1.5B
Local TTS model · Q 9.4 · Speed 6.5