Speakr vs VoiceStudio
Comparing two open source alternatives to Descript. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Speakr
AGPL-3.0Self-hosted AI transcription and intelligent note-taking platform that turns audio recordings into organized, searchable notes with speaker identification.

VoiceStudio
AGPL-3.0Fully local voice cloning, dubbing, dictation, and transcription in one desktop app - an open-source ElevenLabs replacement.
Side-by-side comparison
VoiceStudio | ||
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| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 4,078 | 58,379 |
| Forks | 344 | 6,549 |
| Open Issues | 10 | 110 |
| Last Commit | Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| First Released | May 5, 2025 | Apr 9, 2026 |
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