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Show HN: OfflineTTS — Free browser-based TTS & STT that runs locally

OfflineTTS, a free browser-based text-to-speech and speech-to-text toolkit that runs locally, launched on Hacker News. The tool supports multiple TTS engines, 99 STT languages, subtitle generation, and document-to-audio conversion, all processing data on the user's device for privacy. It targets creators, accessibility users, and researchers seeking an unlimited, offline-capable alternative to cloud-based services like ElevenLabs and Murf.

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Show HN: OfflineTTS — Free browser-based TTS & STT that runs locally
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OfflineTTS brings browser text to speech, audio to text, subtitle generation, and EPUB, PDF, or TXT to audio workflows into one private AI audio toolkit.

4

local TTS engines

99

STT languages

TXT

SRT / VTT exports

EPUB

PDF / TXT audio

Workflow directory

Find the right private AI audio workflow #

Start with the job: free text to speech, audio to text, subtitle generator, creator voice-over, or EPUB, PDF, and TXT listening.

[Browse all tools →](/tools/)

[ TXT SRT VTT Browser Whisper ](/tools/audio-to-text/)

Whisper STT

99 languages### Audio to Text

Private browser transcription for uploaded audio or video with transcript and subtitle-ready exports.

  • Upload audio or video files
  • Export transcript or subtitles
  • Keep media on your device

SRT VTT Timestamps Captions

SRT + VTT### Subtitle Generator

Generate subtitle-ready SRT and VTT files for creator media, reviews, and accessibility workflows.

  • Built around subtitle exports
  • Great for Shorts and Reels
  • Pairs with subtitle cleanup tools

YouTube TikTok Faceless Creator audio

WAV + MP3### Voice-Over Workflows

Generate creator narration, faceless channel audio, and short-form script voice-over directly in your browser.

  • Paste scripts and generate narration
  • Export WAV or MP3
  • Built for repeatable creator workflows

EPUB PDF TXT WAV/MP3 Reading workflows

EPUB / PDF / TXT### Ebook to Audio

Convert EPUB, PDF, and TXT reading material into speech for study, accessibility, and audiobook draft listening.

  • Parse long-form reading material

  • Review sections before generation

  • Export listening-ready audio Platform capabilities

Local engines for TTS, STT, captions, and document audio #

Choose Kokoro, Kitten, Piper, Supertonic, or Whisper from the same browser-first platform for voice generation, transcription, subtitles, and reading workflows.

All core tools run in the browser. English TTS and Whisper STT can work offline after model download.

54 voices · 9 languages

Kokoro

Primary free text to speech engine for natural browser voice generation and multilingual voice workflows.

8 expressions · lightweight

Kitten

Lightweight local TTS for fast drafts, smaller devices, and quick voice-over experiments.

25 voices · CPU friendly

Piper

CPU-friendly speech synthesis for offline narration and reliable long-form audio drafts.

5 languages · local

Supertonic

Multilingual browser TTS with style presets for English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Korean.

99 languages · transcription

Whisper

Audio to text, video transcription, timestamps, SRT subtitles, and VTT caption exports.

Use cases

Built for creators, accessibility, study, and private research #

The homepage links to real tools instead of thin landing pages: generate speech, transcribe audio, create subtitles, and turn documents into listening material.

Creators

Generate narration, transcript rough cuts, subtitles, and repurposing assets without moving scripts or clips through a third-party dashboard.

Accessibility

Turn text, documents, and spoken media into formats that are easier to listen to, caption, search, and review.

Study & Documents

Convert reading queues, TXT exports, EPUBs, papers, and PDFs into listening workflows for revision and hands-free review.

Teams & Research

Use local transcription for interviews, meetings, and source material when privacy matters more than cloud convenience. Proof

Why teams pick OfflineTTS over upload-first audio tools #

OfflineTTS is built around private browser processing, free usage, and direct export paths for voice, transcript, subtitle, and document audio work.

Feature OfflineTTS ElevenLabs NaturalReader Murf
Price Free $5–$22/mo $9.99/mo+ $23–$79/mo
Usage limits Unlimited Per-character Free tier caps Per-character
Offline mode Yes No No No

| Privacy model | On-device / browser-first | Server-side | Server-side | Server-side |

Private AI audio tools FAQ #

The workflows stay browser-first, but each tool family solves a different job. Here is the short version.

Ready to try it

Start with the audio workflow you actually need #

Open the voice workspace, start transcription, or jump into the tools directory for subtitle cleanup and EPUB, PDF, or TXT listening workflows.

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