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Real-time voice agents
The best voice agent framework for real-time voice assistants is LiveKit Agents because it scores highest on our published formula (78.1/100): Open-source framework plus LiveKit's real-time infrastructure, with a free cloud tier.
The job: “I want a voice assistant that talks back in real time, on the web or phone.” · Last checked
LiveKit Agents
Open-source framework plus LiveKit's real-time infrastructure, with a free cloud tier.
Not for: Text-only bots.
Pricing: Open source framework. LiveKit Cloud: free $0/mo tier; paid from $50/mo. source, checked 2026-10-19
Visit LiveKit Agents ↗Pipecat
Open-source Python framework for voice and multimodal agents.
Not for: People who want managed telephony bundled in.
Pricing: Open source framework. source
Score breakdown
| Tool | Fit (editorial) ×0.4 | Adoption (GitHub stars) ×0.25 | Momentum (release freshness) ×0.2 | Attention (HN, 30d) ×0.15 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiveKit Agents | 5/5 → 1 | 14.9k★ → 0.781 | Oct 15, 2026 → 0.93 | 0 pts → 0 | 78.1 |
| Pipecat | 4/5 → 0.75 | 16.7k★ → 0.791 | Oct 19, 2026 → 0.975 | 0 pts → 0 | 69.3 |
Missing signals are dropped and the remaining weights re-normalized. See methodology. Signals fetched Oct 21, 2026.
FAQ
What is the best voice agent framework for real-time voice assistants?
The best voice agent framework for real-time voice assistants is LiveKit Agents because it scores highest on our published formula (78.1/100): Open-source framework plus LiveKit's real-time infrastructure, with a free cloud tier.
What is the best alternative to LiveKit Agents?
Our runner-up is Pipecat (69.3/100). Open-source Python framework for voice and multimodal agents. Not for: People who want managed telephony bundled in.
Who should not use LiveKit Agents?
Text-only bots.
How much does LiveKit Agents cost?
Open source framework. LiveKit Cloud: free $0/mo tier; paid from $50/mo. (checked 2026-10-19, source: https://livekit.io/pricing)
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