# Deepgram buys Daily, keeps Pipecat open source as voice agent framework

Digest AI · Agents & Tools · published 2026-10-29T13:00:00Z · updated 2026-10-29T13:47:01Z

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## Summary

Deepgram acquired Daily, the company behind the open-source Pipecat voice agent framework, at its Deepgram Speak event on October 29, 2026. The Daily team will join Deepgram, and Pipecat will remain fully open source under the BSD V2 license. Deepgram claims Pipecat is the world’s most popular open-source voice agent framework, with 200 integrations and nearly 400 contributors, including 18 engineers who built it since its 2024 launch. The framework handles tasks like model switching, low-latency transport, and turn detection for real-time voice agents.

Deepgram’s CEO, Scott Stephenson, said the acquisition combines Daily’s expertise in real-time network infrastructure with Deepgram’s speech models to create a production-grade voice agent platform. Daily’s global network of 75 points of presence supports ultra-low latency and high reliability. Deepgram also introduced the Real-Time Context Standard (RCS), an open protocol co-developed with Daily to preserve audio context like tone and background noise across model chains. The company plans to integrate Pipecat into its new Voice Agent Platform and continues supporting Daily’s existing products, including WebRTC and telephony services. A Pipecat Foundation, managed by a steering committee, will ensure vendor neutrality and community-driven development.

## Key points

- Deepgram acquires Daily, the maker of Pipecat, an open-source voice agent framework with 200 integrations and 400 contributors
- Pipecat remains open source under BSD V2 license, with Deepgram committing to continued development and vendor neutrality
- Deepgram introduces Real-Time Context Standard (RCS) to preserve audio context in voice agent workflows

## Why it matters

The acquisition strengthens Deepgram’s position in real-time voice AI by combining Daily’s infrastructure with its speech models, while keeping Pipecat open source could accelerate industry adoption of standardized voice agent workflows.

## Sources

1. [Deepgram Acquires Daily, Commits to Keeping Pipecat Open Source](https://unite.ai/deepgram-acquires-daily-commits-to-keeping-pipecat-open-source) (Unite.AI, 2026-10-29)
2. [Deepgram acquires Pipecat-maker Daily to bolster its voice AI infrastructure](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/deepgram-acquires-pipecat-maker-daily-to-bolster-its-voice-ai-infrastructure) (TechCrunch AI, 2026-10-29)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Deepgram buys Daily, keeps Pipecat open source as voice agent framework", 29 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/deepgram-acquires-daily-maker-of-pipecat

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