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55Polly Generative1,06656Kokoro 82M v1.01,06556Maya 2 Flash1,065Strong at
Alternatives?
ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
SBetterSimba 3.2wins 74%+567%$6.60
OpenFish Audio Drama 3 Previewwins 74%+1,415%$15SBetterSimba 3.0wins 58%+567%$6.60Languages: not verified
BetterGemini 2.5 Flash Lite TTSwins 53%+829%$9.20Languages: not verifiedMBetterFalcon 2wins 62%+910%$10Languages: not verifiedModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
Nothing here yet.
ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
SSimba 3.2wins 74%+567%$6.60SSimba 3.0wins 58%+567%$6.60Languages: not verifiedGemini 2.5 Flash Lite TTSwins 53%+829%$9.20Languages: not verifiedMFalcon 2wins 62%+910%$10Languages: not verifiedaAsync Flash v1.5wins 60%+920%$10.10Languages: not verified
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LicenceApache-2.0free for commercial use
Benchmarks
in Speech & VoiceAA TTS provider voice1,065#56
FAQ
How much does Kokoro 82M v1.0 cost?›
$0.99 per 1M characters.
Is Kokoro 82M v1.0 free to use?›
There is no free API; it costs $0.99 per 1M characters. The weights are open, so you can run it yourself.
How good is Kokoro 82M v1.0, and what is it best at?›
#55 of 96 in Text to speech.
Is Kokoro 82M v1.0 better than Maya 2 Flash?›
On AA TTS provider voice, Kokoro 82M v1.0 scores 1,065 vs 1,065 — about the same.
When was Kokoro 82M v1.0 released? Is there a newer version?›
Released 2025-01-27. It is the current version in its line.
Is Kokoro 82M v1.0 open source?›
Yes, the weights are open (Apache-2.0 licence).
Can I run Kokoro 82M v1.0 locally?›
The weights are open and can be self-hosted; hardware needs are not confirmed yet.
What is Kokoro 82M v1.0?›
Kokoro 82M v1.0 is an open-weights speech & voice model from Kokoro, released Jan 2025.
What are the best alternatives to Kokoro 82M v1.0?›
Simba 3.2 (better), Fish Audio Drama 3 Preview (open weights).