The goal was to create a full-stack, self-hosted alternative to ElevenLabs—a platform capable of Text-to-Speech (TTS), Voice Conversion, and Text-to-Audio generation—using open-source AI models. The motivation stemmed from the limitations of proprietary tools like ElevenLabs (e.g., closed APIs, high costs). This project successfully delivered a modular, scalable voice AI platform that brings powerful generative audio capabilities to users without vendor lock-in.