# Bark: AI model fact sheet

- **Provider:** openrouter
- **Released:** 2023-04-20
- **Capabilities:** text-to-speech, audio-generation, music-generation

Versatile open-source generative audio model capable of speech, music, and sound effects. Supports laughter, crying, and non-verbal sounds.

Source: real side-by-side outputs, pricing and specs at https://rival.tips/models/bark