TEN Framework
Open-source framework for real-time multimodal voice agents, including the TEN Agent demo.
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About TEN Framework
TEN Framework is listed in our voice category and is aimed at builders. Open-source framework for real-time multimodal voice agents, including the TEN Agent demo. Pricing, as the maker states it: Source-available. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is TEN Framework?
TEN is a source-available framework for real-time multimodal conversational AI.
Its examples include a low-latency, real-time voice assistant over RTC or WebSocket that you can extend with memory and voice activity detection; our listing also notes the TEN Agent demo.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: agent.theten.ai.
Who is TEN Framework for?
Developers building real-time voice agents.
TEN Framework at a glance
- Open source: Source-available, not OSI open source: Apache License 2.0 with additional conditions
- GitHub: TEN-framework/ten-framework · 11,186 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Real-time multimodal AI
- RTC and WebSocket
- Extensible voice assistant example
TEN Framework FAQ
What is TEN Framework?
TEN is a source-available framework for real-time multimodal conversational AI.
Who is TEN Framework for?
Developers building real-time voice agents.
Is TEN Framework free?
TEN Framework's pricing, as the maker states it: Source-available. Check the official site for current plans.
Is TEN Framework open source?
No. TEN Framework's code is published under Apache License 2.0 with additional conditions, which is not an OSI-approved open-source licence.
What are alternatives to TEN Framework?
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