MeloTTS is a free, open-source alternative to ElevenLabs, Play.ht, Resemble AI. It can be used without subscription fees — and its source code is open for anyone to inspect, modify and self-host.
High-quality multi-lingual text-to-speech library by MyShell.ai. Support English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Its license (MIT) is permissive: free to use, modify and redistribute — including inside commercial and proprietary products.
What switching gets you
No subscription, no per-seat pricing — free forever, for individuals and companies alike.
Your data stays with you: it can run locally or on your own servers, with no vendor lock-in.
The source code is public — auditable, extensible and maintained in the open by its community.