What is Bark?
Bark is an audio & voice tool and completely free. Generative audio model — speech, music, sound effects from text. We rate it 8.0/10 after hands-on testing. Because it is open source (MIT), you can run it yourself and keep full control of your data.
Bark at a glance
| Category | Audio & Voice |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free |
| Free version | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | ✓ MIT |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37k |
| Our score | 8.0/10 |
| Partner deal | — |
Why we rate Bark
- Has a genuinely free version — no credit card to start.
- Open source (MIT) — self-hostable and yours to modify.
- Backed by a large community — 37k GitHub stars.
Bark FAQ
Is Bark free?
Yes. Bark is completely free to use.
Is Bark open source?
Yes — Bark is open source under the MIT license and can be self-hosted.
What are the best Bark alternatives?
We track 17 other audio & voice tools you can compare with Bark in the directory.
How do we rate Bark?
We score Bark 8.0 out of 10 after hands-on testing, weighing the free tier, output quality, ease of use and value. Scores are decided before any partnership and never bought.
