LocalClaw/TTS/Coqui TTS (XTTS v2)
Local TTS model

Coqui TTS (XTTS v2)

Catalogue summary: The most popular open TTS with incredible voice cloning from just 6 seconds of audio. Discontinued but widely used.

Repository editorial metadata; verify comparative claims in the linked upstream material.

Apple Silicon readytext-to-speech generation17 languagesCPML (custom)
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Catalogue quality
9.2/10
Catalogue speed
6/10
Model size
1.8 GB
Voices
Unlimited via cloning

Can Coqui TTS (XTTS v2) run locally?

Coqui TTS (XTTS v2) 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.

CPML (custom) license. Review upstream restrictions before commercial use.

Upstream source
cloningmultilingual

Audio profile

Cat. quality
9.2
Cat. speed
6
Audio
8.2

Best fit

Coqui TTS (XTTS v2) is best for local voice cloning and expressive speech generation.

Hardware: gpuapple

Model details

Type
Local TTS model
Family
coqui
Latency
medium
Formats
pytorchonnx
Languages
en, es, fr, de, it, pt, pl, tr, ru, nl, cs, ar, zh, ja, hu, ko
Context
6s cloning, emotion

Install locally

01
Check runtimeConfirm the backend supports pytorch, onnx 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
  • Apple Silicon ready local workflows
  • cloning, multilingual

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.

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