Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Gemini Tts MCP vs Kokoro Tts MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the Gemini Tts MCP and Kokoro Tts MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
Gemini Tts MCP
Text-to-Speech · Local stdio
Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Kokoro Tts MCP
Text-to-Speech · Local stdio
Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Gemini Tts MCP if you need specialized Text-to-Speech tools running via a local process. Choose Kokoro Tts MCP if your workspace requires Text-to-Speech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose Gemini Tts MCP when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Text-to-Speech domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: text_to_speech, get_task, check_pricing.
Choose Kokoro Tts MCP when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Text-to-Speech domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- You have access to required keys:
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, AWS_S3_BUCKET_NAME, AWS_S3_REGION, AWS_S3_FOLDER, S3_ENABLED, MP3_FOLDER, TTS_VOICE. - Primary tools included: Local Kokoro ONNX text-to-speech, MP3 output through FFmpeg, Configurable voice, speed, and language.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Gemini Tts MCP Tools (3)
text_to_speech
Create a Gemini TTS text to speech task and optionally wait for a terminal status. Returns the task id, status, and output URLs.
get_task
Fetch the current status and latest payload for an existing task.
check_pricing
Look up current pricing for a Gemini TTS model and endpoint.
Kokoro Tts MCP Tools (5)
Local Kokoro ONNX text-to-speech
MP3 output through FFmpeg
Configurable voice, speed, and language
Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations
Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).
Gemini Tts MCP Configuration
Kokoro Tts MCP Configuration