# Pipecat

Pipecat is an open-source framework for building real-time voice and multimodal conversational AI applications, providing the audio/video infrastructure needed to create applications like AI phone agents, voice assistants, and video calling bots. Pipecat handles the complex real-time data flow between speech-to-text, LLM processing, and text-to-speech, with built-in support for turn detection, interruption handling, and low-latency streaming. It integrates with popular AI services including Deepgram, ElevenLabs, OpenAI, and major voice and video platforms.

## Quick facts

- Categories: Developer Tools, Voice
- Pricing: Free
- Free plan: Yes
- Official site: https://pipecat.ai
- Last checked: 2026-10-23

## Key features

- Real-time audio/video pipeline
- Turn detection and interruption
- Multi-service integration
- Low-latency streaming
- Voice and video platform support

## Use cases

- AI phone agent development
- Voice assistant creation
- Real-time translation systems
- Interactive voice response

## Links

- Nextool.ai page: https://nextool.ai/tools/pipecat-ai/
- Alternatives: https://nextool.ai/alternatives/pipecat-ai/

Source: Nextool.ai (https://nextool.ai/tools/pipecat-ai/). Pricing and features change; confirm on the provider's site before relying on them.