Speko Introduces AI Voice Model Optimization Router
TL;DR. Speko launched a platform to optimize speech-to-text, LLM, and text-to-speech models for voice AI applications. - The service automatically selects optimal model combinations based on user-defined criteria like accuracy, latency, or cost. - It offers an API gateway that pre-fetches session plans for providers, avoiding control-plane round trips during calls. - Speko benchmarks dozens of credible vendors for each layer, allowing users to switch models without re-integrating.
- Speko provides an 'OpenRouter for Voice AI,' optimizing STT, LLM, and TTS model stacks.
- The platform benchmarks and selects the best model combination based on user criteria (accuracy, latency, cost).
- It offers an API and a dashboard for seamless model switching without integration overhead.
- Speko aims to help businesses use the best and most cost-effective voice AI models available.
Sources
- Launch HN: Speko (YC S26) – OpenRouter for Voice AI — news.ycombinator.com