Model Selection
Echophrase ships with a small registry of pre-vetted models. The values below mirror the desktop app’s model registry — they are the exact models you can pick from in Settings.Available Models
| Model | Parameters | Min VRAM | Recommended GPU | Realtime speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parakeet-TDT 0.6B (default) | 0.6B | 6 GB | RTX 3080 or better | 12× |
| Parakeet Lite | 120M | None (GPU optional) | Any modern GPU, even integrated | 2–5× |
| T5-Mini Grammar (post-process) | Mini | — | Any GPU | — |
Recommendations
- CPU only: Parakeet Lite
- Modern GPU (DirectX 12): Parakeet-TDT 0.6B for best quality, or Lite if you want lower memory use
- Older / integrated GPU: Parakeet Lite
Changing Models
- Open Echophrase settings
- Navigate to Voice Model
- Click Change and pick a model
- Wait for the download to complete (~1–2 minutes)
Models are downloaded once and cached locally. Switching between downloaded
models is instant.