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Parler-TTS

Apache-2.0

Describe the voice in natural language ('soft female, fast, clear')

Parler-TTS, from Hugging Face's audio team, takes a different approach: instead of cloning a reference, you describe the speaker in text — "a calm female voice with a slight British accent, speaking slowly" — and it synthesizes that voice. Fully open training code and data recipes.

Hear Parler-TTS

Parler-TTS · Clear female, calm · Same three scripts across the directory.

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Best for: Describe the voice in natural language ('soft female, fast, clear')

Permissive model license: This decision covers the named Mini v1 checkpoint and official code. Preserve Apache notices and check any replacement checkpoint separately.

Code: Apache-2.0. Weights: Apache-2.0 (parler-tts-mini-v1). License sources checked 2026-09-20. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

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Details awaiting a fresh review. Hardware figures are estimates unless a benchmark is linked.

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Voices

5 voices

Female

Clear female, calmdefault

american

Warm female, expressive

british

Male

Deep male, confident

american

Newscaster, formal

american

Friendly male, casual

american

The scripts

Neutral

“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog near the riverbank.”

Emotional

“I can't believe you actually did it. This is incredible!”

Numbers & Dates

“On March 14th, 2025, the team raised $4.2 million at a 38% margin.”

Run Parler-TTS

pip install parler-tts

Sources & setup details

Parler-TTS FAQ

Do I need a GPU to run Parler-TTS?

The directory lists roughly 6 GB of VRAM as a historical estimate. Check the model documentation for your checkpoint and runtime.

Can Parler-TTS clone voices?

No — Parler-TTS uses preset voices. Browse the voice-cloning category for models that clone from reference audio.

What license is Parler-TTS released under?

Parler-TTS is released under the Apache-2.0 license. Always check the repository for the exact terms — some models license code and weights separately.

What languages does Parler-TTS support?

Parler-TTS supports English.

Is there a hosted Parler-TTS API?

Yes. OpenSpeech Cloud offers Parler-TTS in its paid English preset-voice studio and API, using prepaid credits. See the Cloud documentation for current availability.