tscaps vs VoiceStudio
Comparing two open source alternatives to Descript. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
tscaps
AGPL-3.0Open-source, in-browser video editor focused on subtitles and short-form content. Transcribe with Whisper, style with CSS, export burned-in captions.

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 | 115 | 107,599 |
| Forks | 19 | 11,918 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 33 |
| Last Commit | Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 11, 2026 |
| First Released | Jun 10, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 |
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