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ClipBoard Speaker Alternatives

ClipBoard Speaker is described as 'New entry is automatically added w/ text copied from apps. New entry is automatically synthesized / spoken. Keep playing entries in listing when Continuous Play is enabled. Highlight spoken words while text is spoken, when option is enabled. etc' and is a Text to Speech service. There are more than 25 alternatives to ClipBoard Speaker for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Online / Web-based, SaaS and Google Chrome. The best alternative is Balabolka, which is free. Other great apps like ClipBoard Speaker are Read Aloud Extension, NaturalReader, eSpeak and TextAloud.

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  1. Balabolka icon

    Balabolka

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    42 alternatives to Balabolka 

    Balabolka is a Text-To-Speech (TTS) program. All computer voices installed on your system are available to Balabolka. The on-screen text can be saved as a WAV, MP3, MP4, OGG or WMA file. The program can read the clipboard content, view the text from DOC, EPUB, FB2, HTML, ODT...

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    1.  Text to SpeechBalabolka allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
    2.  PortableBalabolka can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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  2. Read Aloud Extension icon

    Read Aloud Extension

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    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    57 alternatives to Read Aloud Extension 

    An extension for Chrome browser. Let's you select text from screen and read it. Capable of reading in different languages. Speed, pitch and other settings available.

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    1.  Text to SpeechRead Aloud Extension allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
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  4. NaturalReader icon

    NaturalReader

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    82 alternatives to NaturalReader 

    Natural Reader is a professional text to speech program that converts any written text into spoken words. The paid versions of Natural Reader have many more features.

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    1.  Text to SpeechNaturalReader allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
    2.  PortableNaturalReader can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    eSpeak

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    69 alternatives to eSpeak 

    eSpeak is a compact open source software speech synthesizer for English and other languages, for Linux and Windows.

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    1.  Text to SpeecheSpeak allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
    2.  Spell CheckingeSpeak can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.48) is from March 2014.

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    TextAloud

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    66 alternatives to TextAloud 

    NextUp.com develops Windows text to speech (TTS) software applications like TextAloud that let your computer talk with AT&T Natural Voices. TextAloud can also be in Microsoft Word as a plug-in.

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    1.  Text to SpeechTextAloud allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
    2.  Works OfflineTextAloud can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    3.  LightweightTextAloud consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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    Read Aloud

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    • Windows
    • Xbox
    57 alternatives to Read Aloud 

    ReadAloud is a very powerful text-to-speech app which can read aloud web pages, news, documents, e-books or your own custom contents. ReadAloud can help with your busy life by reading aloud your articles while you continue with your other tasks.

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    1.  Text to SpeechRead Aloud allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
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      Simple TTS Reader

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      55 alternatives to Simple TTS Reader 

      Simple TTS Reader is a small clipboard reader. Simply copy any text, and it will be read aloud. You can choose any installed speech engine, e.g. Microsoft Anna. This text-to-speech utility can also be minimized to tray.

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      1.  Text to SpeechSimple TTS Reader allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
        Discontinued

        The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.2, released in October 2010, can be still downloaded from the official website

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      • ReadSpeaker icon

        ReadSpeaker

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        • Online
        • Software as a Service (SaaS)
        59 alternatives to ReadSpeaker 

        Online Text to Speech by ReadSpeaker. Speech-enable web sites, mobile apps, online documents and forms so that your visitors can listen to your content.

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        1.  Text to SpeechReadSpeaker allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
        Web based player at the top of pages.
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        Speakonia

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        CFS-Technologies Speakonia is a FREE Text-To-Speech (TTS) GUI (graphical User-Interface) Program which uses the Microsoft ® Speech Technology.

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        1.  Text to SpeechSpeakonia allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
          Discontinued

          The program is no longer updated and supported since 2012, but the developer released last version of the software, 1.0.3.5, with a free registration key

          Speakonia Main Window with Property Window
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        • kurzweil 3000 icon

          kurzweil 3000

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          • Mac
          • Windows
          55 alternatives to kurzweil 3000 

          Breakthrough attention, language, and reading barriers with technology built to drive meaningful progress.

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          1.  Text to Speechkurzweil 3000 allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
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