Show HN: OfflineTTS — Free browser-based TTS & STT that runs locally
15 hours ago
- OfflineTTS provides a browser-based AI audio toolkit that includes text-to-speech, speech-to-text, subtitle generation, and ebook-to-audio conversion workflows.
- The platform supports various TTS engines like Kokoro, Kitten, Piper, Supertonic, and Whisper STT, covering multiple languages and allowing offline use after model download.
- Key features include creator voice-over workflows, subtitle exports (SRT/VTT), audio transcription in 99 languages, and document processing for EPUB, PDF, and TXT files.
- OfflineTTS emphasizes privacy with on-device or browser-first processing, unlimited free usage, and is designed for creators, accessibility, study, and research teams.
- It is highlighted as a cost-effective alternative to paid services like ElevenLabs, NaturalReader, and Murf, offering offline capabilities without subscription fees.