# XiaoZhi AI

Open-source ESP32 voice chatbot with wake word, Opus streaming and a display. XiaoZhi AI is free, with no paid plan attached, at xiaozhi.me.

## Facts

- **Pricing tier:** Free
- **Free limit:** Sign-up needs phone-number verification.
- **Works on:** Web, Self-hosted
- **Works in browser:** No
- **Sign-up:** Phone verification
- **Best free alternative:** [Kyutai Unmute](https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/kyutai-unmute)

## Capabilities

- Open-source ESP32 voice chatbot with wake word, Opus streaming and a display
- Free official server lets personal users try a Qwen real-time model after registering
- Device-side and cloud MCP for controlling IoT gadgets
- MIT licensed firmware supporting many ESP32 chips

## FAQ

### What is XiaoZhi AI?

XiaoZhi AI is listed under Real-Time Voice Agents, in the AI Agents & Automation category on Flocci AI Tools. Open-source ESP32 voice chatbot with wake word, Opus streaming and a display. It is free, with no paid plan attached, and it lives at xiaozhi.me.

### Is XiaoZhi AI free?

Yes, it's free to use, but sign-up needs phone-number verification. If you need it free right now, Kyutai Unmute does the same job for free.

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

XiaoZhi AI needs to be installed or self-hosted — it doesn't run in a browser tab. It is available on the web and self-hosting.

### What can XiaoZhi AI do?

XiaoZhi AI does 4 things the catalog singles out: Open-source esp32 voice chatbot with wake word, opus streaming and a display; free official server lets personal users try a qwen real-time model after registering; device-side and cloud mcp for controlling iot gadgets; mit licensed firmware supporting many esp32 chips.

### What is the best free alternative to XiaoZhi AI?

Kyutai Unmute is the best free alternative: it does the same job and you can start without paying. Bolna, LiveKit Agents and Pipecat also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

## Related

- [XiaoZhi AI alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/xiaozhi-ai)
- [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/xiaozhi-ai

Facts last verified: October 2026