How to Install and Start Using TTS WebUI

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TTS WebUI is a free, Gradio-based web interface for text-to-speech, audio, and music generation. To start using it, you install it either through a one-click installer or a manual installation, then launch the WebUI and generate audio from text using one of its 30+ supported AI models. The site provides an installation page and documentation, and the source code is available on GitHub.

What You Need Before Installing

TTS WebUI is distributed as a web interface you run yourself, so the practical requirements are:

  • A machine to run it on — the interface runs locally or on a server you control.
  • The installation route you prefer — the project offers both one-click installers and a manual installation path.
  • Access to the GitHub repository or the installation page — both are linked from the site for setup and updates.

The site does not publish system requirements, model download sizes, or hardware specifications, so treat those as things to confirm from the repository and documentation before you commit to a particular machine.

Installation Options

TTS WebUI gives you two ways to install, and the right choice depends on how much control you want over the environment.

Option Best for What it involves
One-click installer Getting running quickly with minimal setup decisions A packaged installer handles the setup steps for you
Manual installation Users who want to manage dependencies, versions, or a custom environment You follow the documented steps yourself

Both routes lead to the same WebUI. If you are unsure, start with the one-click installer and switch to manual installation only if you need a specific environment or run into conflicts.

Steps to install and launch

  1. Go to the installation page linked from ttswebui.com, or open the project on GitHub.
  2. Choose your installation method — download the one-click installer, or follow the manual installation instructions in the documentation.
  3. Complete the setup as described for your chosen method. The documentation is the authoritative source for the exact commands and steps.
  4. Launch the WebUI. It runs as a Gradio web interface, which you open in your browser.
  5. Verify it works by generating a short piece of speech from a line of text and confirming you get audio back.

The site also hosts a short video demo that shows the different tabs available in the WebUI — worth watching before your first run so you know what each section is for.

Generating Your First Audio

Once the interface is open, the workflow is the same regardless of which model you pick:

  1. Pick a tab for the task you want — text-to-speech, audio, or music generation.
  2. Choose a model. TTS WebUI supports over 30 AI models, including Bark, MusicGen, Tortoise, and Vocos.
  3. Enter your text in the input field.
  4. Select a voice. A variety of voices are available, with additional voices from the Bark Speaker Directory.
  5. Generate and listen to the result. The site describes generation as taking just a few clicks.

Different models suit different jobs — for example, a music-oriented model like MusicGen is not the right choice for narrating a paragraph, while a speech-focused model is. Match the model to the output you actually want.

Common Sticking Points

  • Model choice matters more than settings. With 30+ models available, most disappointing results come from using a model outside its intended task rather than from a configuration error.
  • Voice availability varies. Extra voices come from the Bark Speaker Directory, so not every voice is available in every model.
  • Keep it updated. The project notes regular updates and bug fixes, so check the repository when something behaves unexpectedly.
  • Use it responsibly. The site explicitly promotes ethical and responsible use of the technology.

Is It Free?

The site describes TTS WebUI as a free Gradio-based web interface. No pricing page, payment platform, or paid tier is listed on the site, and no login requirement is mentioned. Since you run the interface yourself, any costs tied to hosting or hardware are separate from the software itself.

Where to Go Next

  • Installation page — for the one-click installer and setup entry point.
  • Documentation — for manual installation details and usage guidance.
  • GitHub repository — for the source code, updates, and issue tracking. The project notes it has been starred by 2000+ developers.
  • Video demo — a short walkthrough of the WebUI's tabs before you start.