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Applio

A simple, high-quality RVC voice conversion tool focused on ease of use and performance.

★ 3.8k stars⑂ 602 forksMITupdated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

Applio is an open-source audio project by IAHispano (IAHispano/Applio on GitHub). It has 3,806 GitHub stars and 602 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 5 October 2026.

GitHub stars
3,806
Forks
602
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
5 October 2026
Category
Audio
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Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clarify your goal

    Decide the first concrete outcome you want from it, so you can pick the right example, template or mode instead of exploring everything at once.

  2. Get the project

    Clone the repository (or install the published package) and skim its README quick start for the requirements for your platform.

  3. Install and configure

    Run the documented install step and set any required configuration — such as provider keys, data sources or local services — before the first run.

  4. Run your first task

    Execute the smallest documented example end to end, confirm the output is what you expected, then adapt it to your real data or workflow.

// features

Why people love it

High-quality voice conversion

Convert voice recordings to a target voice with a pipeline focused on quality and performance.

Model training included

Train your own voice models inside the tool, with optional TensorBoard monitoring.

Simple installers

One-click install scripts — run-install.bat on Windows, run-install.sh on Linux/macOS.

Plugin ecosystem

Extend Applio through the separate Applio-Plugins collection and custom configurations.

Pre-compiled builds

Compiled versions are published on the project's Hugging Face space for a quicker start.

Mature and stable

The maintainers describe the project as stable and mature, with an active community on Discord.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Clone the repository

    Get the source so you can inspect, configure and run it locally.

    git clone https://github.com/IAHispano/Applio.git
    cd Applio
  2. Install Applio

    Clone the repo, then run the installer for your platform.

    git clone https://github.com/IAHispano/Applio.git
    cd Applio
    ./run-install.sh  # Windows: run-install.bat
  3. Launch the interface

    Start Applio and open the web UI to train a model or convert a recording.

    ./run-applio.sh  # Windows: run-applio.bat
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains Applio?

It is maintained by IAHispano on GitHub (IAHispano/Applio), where the source, issues and releases live.

Is it free to use?

Yes — it is free and open source under the MIT licence, which permits use, modification and redistribution, including commercially, with attribution.

Does it need a paid API key?

No — Applio runs locally on your own GPU/CPU and needs no paid API key; use it only with voices you have the right to use.

How does it compare to the original RVC WebUI?

Compared with the original RVC WebUI, Applio's distinguishing focus is: a simple, high-quality RVC voice conversion tool focused on ease of use and performance. Pick it when that focus matches your need; the alternative may suit you better if its broader or different scope is the priority.

How do I get started?

Clone https://github.com/IAHispano/Applio (or install its published package), follow the README quick start to install and configure it, then run the smallest documented example — the Run section on this page mirrors those steps.

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