# TEN Framework

Open-source framework for real-time conversational voice and multimodal agents. TEN Framework is free, with no paid plan attached, at theten.ai.

## Facts

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

## Capabilities

- Open-source framework for real-time conversational voice and multimodal agents
- Modular graph of extensions in Python, Go, C++ and Node
- Ships a playground and a VAD and turn-detection model
- Free to self-host under an open license

## FAQ

### What is TEN Framework?

TEN Framework is listed under Real-Time Voice Agents, in the AI Agents & Automation category on Flocci AI Tools. Open-source framework for real-time conversational voice and multimodal agents. It is free, with no paid plan attached, and it lives at theten.ai.

### Is TEN Framework free?

TEN Framework is listed as fully free — there is no paid tier attached to it in the catalog. That makes it one of the 397 entries on Flocci AI Tools with no upgrade path built in.

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

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

### What can TEN Framework do?

TEN Framework does 4 things the catalog singles out: Open-source framework for real-time conversational voice and multimodal agents; modular graph of extensions in python, go, c++ and node; ships a playground and a vad and turn-detection model; free to self-host under an open license.

### What is the best free alternative to TEN Framework?

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 Pipecat also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

## Related

- [TEN Framework alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/ten-framework)
- [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/ten-framework

Facts last verified: October 2026