Package pull
14.7M/30d
Across 5 of 12 tracked companies
Category read
Audio & Speech
AI-Buzz tracks 12 Audio & Speech companies. Current signals are clearest in package pull, public code usage, and downstream package usage. Current leaders include ElevenLabs, Cartesia, and Play.ht. The current snapshot covers 14.7M package downloads per month and 157 public importing repos.
5 of 12 companies with package pull3 of 12 companies with public code signals3 of 12 companies with distribution signals
Companies
12
Core companies in scope
Package pull
14.7M/30d
5 companies with registry activity
Public code
157
3 companies with imports detected
Dependents
368
4 companies with downstream packages
Funding
$388M
8 companies with disclosed rounds
Lead signals
What shows up first in this category
package pull, public code usage, and downstream package usage are the clearest aggregate signals across Audio & Speech right now.
Package pull
14.7M/30d
5 of 12 companies show registry usage; ElevenLabs currently leads.
Public code
157
3 companies show public imports; ElevenLabs leads.
Dependents
368
4 companies show downstream package usage.
Reading
How the current signals read
package pull and public code are the clearest category-wide signals right now.
Public code
157
3 companies with imports detected
Dependents
368
Across 4 companies with downstream packages
Funding
$388M
Across 8 companies with disclosed rounds
Key facts
- ElevenLabs is the current DAI leader at 63.
- ElevenLabs leads current package pull with 13.9M/30d.
- ElevenLabs shows the widest public code footprint with 152 importing repositories.
- Suno has the largest disclosed funding footprint at $125M.
Coverage
- 5 of 12 companies with package pull
- 3 of 12 companies with public code imports
- 4 of 12 companies with downstream package usage
- 3 of 12 companies with distribution coverage
- Latest category snapshot synced April 13, 2026.
Signal routes
Where to inspect this category next
Use the category summary to identify where the signal mix is strongest, then open the company pages behind it.
DAI leader
ElevenLabs
DAI 63
ElevenLabs currently leads the overall signal read in Audio & Speech.
Funding leader
Suno
DAI 0
Suno has the deepest disclosed funding history in this group.
Research brief
Browse Research Briefs for Audio & Speech
Use the latest published brief for the market claim, then open the company pages that reinforce or challenge it.
Open research →Company routes
Read the strongest company pages next
These cards surface the strongest signal mixes, then link straight into the company pages with the underlying detail.
Moderate
13.9M/30d package pull, 152 public repos, and 316 dependents.
DAI
63
Package pull
13.9M/30d
Public code
152
Dependents
316
2.9K GitHub stars
Open company page →Moderate
632.8K/30d package pull, 35 dependents, and $32M funding.
DAI
43
Package pull
632.8K/30d
Dependents
35
Funding
$32M
121 GitHub stars
Open company page →Moderate
93.6K/30d package pull, 2 public repos, and 14 dependents.
DAI
33
Package pull
93.6K/30d
Public code
2
Dependents
14
220 GitHub stars
Open company page →Moderate
39.8K/30d package pull, 3 public repos, and 3 dependents.
DAI
30
Package pull
39.8K/30d
Public code
3
Dependents
3
24.3K GitHub stars
Open company page →Moderate
460/30d package pull.
DAI
17
Package pull
460/30d
Limited repo-health coverage
Open company page →#6
Krisp
AI-powered noise cancellation, transcription, and meeting assistant for calls and conferencing.
3/30d HN mentions.
DAI
0
HN
3/30d
Limited repo-health coverage
Open company page →Moderate
$100M funding and 7/30d HN mentions.
DAI
0
Funding
$100M
HN
7/30d
1.8K GitHub stars
Open company page →1/30d HN mentions.
DAI
0
HN
1/30d
5 GitHub stars
Open company page →$7M funding.
DAI
0
Funding
$7M
Limited repo-health coverage
Open company page →$1K funding and 4/30d HN mentions.
DAI
0
Funding
$1K
HN
4/30d
Limited repo-health coverage
Open company page →Trend lines
How the category has been moving
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Hacker News discussion
Total tracked HN mentions across companies in this category over time.
30-day trend↓ -67.6%
HN Mentions declined from 293 to 95 (-67.6%) over the last 30 days.
Source: Algolia HN Search API | Methodology | CC-BY-NC 4.0
View data table
| Date | hn mentions |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 293 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 102 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 95 |
Disclosed funding
Cumulative disclosed funding raised by companies in this category over time.
30-day trend
Total Funding reached $388M over the last 30 days.
Source: Public records | Methodology | CC-BY-NC 4.0
View data table
| Date | funding |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | $0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $388M |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $388M |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $388M |
All 12 companies in this category
Comparison table
Compare the full category
Sort by the signal that matters most for this category: combined DAI, package pull, public code adoption, hiring demand, or funding depth.
| Company | DAI Score ▼ | Downloads (30d) | Public Code | Hiring | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ElevenLabs Best-in-class AI voice synthesis. Clones voices with minimal samples. | 63 | 13.9M | 152 | - | $101M |
| Cartesia Real-time voice generation with state space model architecture | 43 | 632.8K | - | - | $32M |
| Play.ht AI voice generation platform with realistic text-to-speech | 33 | 93.6K | 2 | - | - |
| Resemble AI AI voice cloning and speech synthesis platform for developers | 30 | 39.8K | 3 | - | $12M |
| Fish Audio Open-source multilingual text-to-speech and voice cloning platform | 17 | 460 | - | - | - |
| Krisp AI-powered noise cancellation, transcription, and meeting assistant for calls and conferencing. | - | - | - | - | - |
| Descript All-in-one audio/video editor. Edit video by editing text transcript. | - | - | - | - | $100M |
| Speechify Text-to-speech app that reads any text aloud. Accessibility focused. | - | - | - | - | - |
| LOVO AI voiceover platform with library of synthetic voices. | - | - | - | - | $7M |
| Udio AI music creation platform. Generates songs with multiple styles and genres. | - | - | - | - | $1K |
| Suno AI music generation. Creates songs from text prompts with vocals. | - | - | - | - | $125M |
| Murf AI AI voiceover platform for presentations, videos, and e-learning. | - | - | - | - | $12M |
FAQ
Common questions
What are the top Audio & Speech AI companies?
The current DAI leaders in Audio & Speech include ElevenLabs (DAI 63), Cartesia (DAI 43), and Play.ht (DAI 33). Use the company pages to inspect the package pull, public code, hiring, and funding signals behind those rankings.
How much public adoption shows up in Audio & Speech?
Across 12 tracked companies, current public signals show 14.7M package downloads per month, 368 known dependents, and 157 public importing repos. Coverage is uneven by company, so the detail pages show which signals are actually present for each one.
How much funding have Audio & Speech AI companies raised?
Audio & Speech AI companies disclose $388M in combined funding across 8 tracked companies with known rounds.
How much developer discussion shows up around Audio & Speech?
The current snapshot tracks 95 Hacker News mentions across 7 companies in Audio & Speech. Discussion is supportive context rather than the lead signal.
Where should I start when reviewing Audio & Speech?
Start with the strongest signal routes: ElevenLabs leads package pull and ElevenLabs leads public code usage. Then compare those companies against the full table to see whether the category is concentrated or broad.
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