SmarterAvatar
AI-Powered Interactive Avatar Platform
SmarterAvatar is a white-label platform for deploying intelligent, conversational AI avatars. It combines realistic video avatars with RAG-powered conversational AI to create engaging, personalized experiences for customer support, sales enablement, and education.
What is SmarterAvatar?
SmarterAvatar provides everything you need to deploy an AI avatar that can:
- Answer questions using your own knowledge base with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
- Speak naturally with realistic lip-sync and voice synthesis
- Understand voice input with real-time speech-to-text
- Match your brand with fully customizable styling and personas
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ User Interaction │
│ (Voice or Text) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SmarterAvatar Platform │
│ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ LLM │ │ STT │ │ Avatar │ │
│ │ Provider │ │ Provider │ │ Provider │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Gemini │ │ • Whisper │ │ • HeyGen │ │
│ │ • OpenAI │ │ • Deepgram │ │ • (More │ │
│ │ • Anthropic │ │ │ │ coming) │ │
│ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ AI Avatar Response │
│ (Video + Audio Stream) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Key Features
Modular Provider System
Choose the best AI services for your needs. Swap LLM, speech-to-text, or avatar providers without changing your application code.
Built-in RAG
Connect your knowledge base for accurate, contextual responses. Supports document upload, automatic chunking, and citation generation.
White-Label Ready
Full branding customization—logos, colors, fonts, personas, and welcome messages. Your customers see your brand, not ours.
Admin Dashboard
Manage prompts, view analytics, configure response overrides, and monitor conversations through a built-in admin panel.
Multiple Deployment Options
Deploy to Vercel, Docker, or any Node.js environment. Embed in your existing applications or run standalone.
Integration Models
SmarterAvatar supports flexible integration to match your infrastructure:
| Model | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) | Use your own API keys for all services | Enterprise, data sovereignty |
| Managed | We handle infrastructure, you configure | Startups, quick deployment |
| Hybrid | Your LLM/RAG, our frontend | Existing AI infrastructure |
Learn more about integration options →
Quick Start
Get up and running in minutes:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/fictiontribe/smarteravatar.git
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Run the setup wizard
pnpm setup-wizard
# Start development server
pnpm dev
Pricing
SmarterAvatar uses a transparent, usage-based pricing model. You pay only for the API calls you make.
Typical session cost (3 minutes): ~$0.35 - $0.45
Next Steps
- Quick Start - Get your first avatar running
- Architecture - Understand how it works
- Providers - Configure LLM, STT, and Avatar services
- Pricing - Understand costs and options