Side by side
KreaWave vs MetaVoice-1B
Both stand on text-to-speech software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
KreaWave offers several usage levels, from a one-time free credit to high-volume Unlimited access. Its lack of voice cloning and plan-specific generation limits are important when choosing a tier.
Visit KreaWave Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
MetaVoice-1B offers multiple access routes and supports voice cloning, including cross-lingual fine-tuning. Check the local hardware requirements and startup delay before choosing that deployment path.
Visit MetaVoice-1BThe facts
| KreaWave | MetaVoice-1B | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Trial: €1 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 7 | None |
| Maker | KreaWave | Not published |
| Website | kreawave.com | themetavoice.xyz |
| On text-to-speech software | #80 of 223 | #84 of 223 |
KreaWave: what it does well
- Supports 23 languages
- Commercial use permitted
- Web and API access
- WAV and MP3 exports
- Free welcome credit available
What to know first
- Voice cloning is unavailable
- Free credit does not renew
- Trial does not auto-renew
- Top-ups require Pro or Unlimited
MetaVoice-1B: what it does well
- Free plan and Apache 2.0 license.
- Commercial use is permitted.
- Offers voice cloning and fine-tuning.
- Includes a web UI, server, and Colab demo.
- API definitions are provided at /docs.
What to know first
- Local setup needs a GPU with at least 12 GB VRAM.
- Requires Python 3.10 to below 3.12 and pipx.
- Startup takes 30 to 90 seconds for compilation.
- Experimental quantization can reduce audio quality.
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