Local TTS model

MetaVoice-1B

1B parameter TTS with zero-shot voice cloning. Large model for high-quality synthesis.

GPU recommended text-to-speech generation 1 languages Apache 2.0
Quality
8.9/10
Speed
6/10
Model size
3.8 GB
Voices
Zero-shot cloning

Can MetaVoice-1B run locally?

MetaVoice-1B can generate speech locally for private voice workflows. Start with pip install metavoice-tts.

Apache 2.0 license. Still verify upstream usage notes before shipping.

cloningstreaming

Audio profile

Quality
8.9
Speed
6
Local
7.8

Best fit

MetaVoice-1B is best for local voice cloning and expressive speech generation.

Hardware: gpu

Model details

Type
Local TTS model
Family
metavoice
Latency
medium
Formats
pytorchsafetensors
Languages
en
Context
1B params

Install locally

01
Check runtimeConfirm the backend supports pytorch, safetensors on your machine.
02
Install modelUse the upstream command or repository instructions.
03
Test locallyRun a short private audio prompt before moving into production workflows.
pip install metavoice-tts

Good for

  • text-to-speech generation
  • GPU recommended local workflows
  • cloning, streaming

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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