Season 2 · Episode 1715
Why Voice Agents Need Frameworks (Not Just APIs)
Raw APIs handle models, but who manages the audio plumbing? We break down Vapi, LiveKit, and Pipecat.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
March 29, 202625m 16s
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Show Notes
Building a voice agent means orchestrating STT, LLMs, TTS, and real-time audio transport. This episode explores why frameworks like Vapi, LiveKit, and Pipecat exist despite raw APIs, comparing their trade-offs in speed, control, and complexity. Learn how to choose between managed services and open-source orchestration for your next project.