# Pipecat

BSD-2-Clause open-source Python framework for real-time voice/multimodal agents. Pipecat is free, with no paid plan attached, at github.com.

## Facts

- **Pricing tier:** Free
- **Works on:** API, Self-hosted
- **Works in browser:** No

## Capabilities

- BSD-2-Clause open-source Python framework for real-time voice/multimodal agents
- Supports distributed multi-agent systems with handoffs over a shared bus
- Maintained by Daily with an active plugin ecosystem for STT/LLM/TTS providers

## FAQ

### What is Pipecat?

Pipecat is listed under Real-Time Voice Agents, in the AI Agents & Automation category on Flocci AI Tools. BSD-2-Clause open-source Python framework for real-time voice/multimodal agents. It is free, with no paid plan attached, and it lives at github.com.

### Is Pipecat free?

Pipecat is listed as fully free — there is no paid tier attached to it in the catalog. That makes it one of the 396 entries on Flocci AI Tools with no upgrade path built in.

### Can I use Pipecat in a browser, or is there an app?

Pipecat needs to be installed or self-hosted — it doesn't run in a browser tab. It is available on an API and self-hosting.

### What can Pipecat do?

Pipecat does 3 things the catalog singles out: Bsd-2-clause open-source python framework for real-time voice/multimodal agents; supports distributed multi-agent systems with handoffs over a shared bus; maintained by daily with an active plugin ecosystem for stt/llm/tts providers.

### What is the best free alternative to Pipecat?

Bolna is the closest free alternative: it sits in the same Real-Time Voice Agents sub-category and is free. Kyutai Unmute, LiveKit Agents and TEN Framework also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

## Related

- [Pipecat alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/pipecat)
- [Real-Time Voice Agents](https://aitools.flocci.in/category/ai-agents-automation/real-time-voice-agents)
- [Best free real-time AI voice agent platforms](https://aitools.flocci.in/best/best-real-time-voice-agents)
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Source: Flocci AI Tools — https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/pipecat

Facts last verified: October 2026