
Voice & audio
Bark
Generate natural speech, laughter and sound effects from text
Popularity
★ 39k
Last update
August 2024
License / pricing
MIT
Category
Voice & audio
What it does
Suno's open model speaks multiple languages and even adds non-verbal sounds like sighs and laughs.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals

Before you start
- Setup difficultySome setup needed
- Command lineRequired
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineNo
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
Bark FAQ
- Is Bark free?
- Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use Bark?
- This is a library meant to be used from code. It is not a standalone app.
- Does Bark work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use Bark commercially?
- The licence is MIT, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bark (this page) | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| Whisper | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| Real-Time-Voice-Cloning | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Not verified |
| Chatterbox-TTS-Server | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.