eSpeak AlternativesText to Speech Services and other similar apps like eSpeak

eSpeak is described as 'Compact open source software speech synthesizer for English and other languages, for Linux and Windows' and is a Text to Speech service in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to eSpeak for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best eSpeak alternative is Balabolka, which is free. Other great apps like eSpeak are ElevenLabs, Read Aloud Extension, RHVoice and NaturalReader.

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

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eSpeak alternatives page was last updated Nov 7, 2023
  1. Balabolka icon
     94 likes

    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...

    60 Balabolka alternatives
    Balabolka screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Balabolka Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Portable
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8. Android icon  Android Sync
    9.  Remembers position in file
    Balabolka iconeSpeak Icon

    Balabolka VS eSpeak

    Is Balabolka a good alternative to eSpeak?
     
    Comments about Balabolka as an Alternative to eSpeak
     
    Guest

    Balabolka is not a voice synthesier just a client for them.

    Negative commentOct 8, 2021
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    • Most users think Balabolka is a great eSpeak alternative.

    • Balabolka is the most popular Windows alternative to eSpeak.

    • Balabolka is the most popular free alternative to eSpeak.

    • Balabolka is Free and ProprietaryeSpeak is Free and Open Source
  2. ElevenLabs icon
     8 likes

    ElevenLabs: The Next-Generation Voice Synthesis Platform.

    29 ElevenLabs alternatives
    ElevenLabs screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  AI Voice Cloning
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Cloud Sync
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    ElevenLabs VS eSpeak

    Is ElevenLabs a good alternative to eSpeak?
     
    • ElevenLabs is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to eSpeak.

    • ElevenLabs is Freemium and ProprietaryeSpeak is Free and Open Source
    • ElevenLabs is LightweighteSpeak is not according to our users
  3. Read Aloud Extension icon
     24 likes

    Read aloud the content of any web page with one click using this browser extension for desktop and mobile browsers. Capable of reading in different languages. Speed, pitch and other settings available.

    71 Read Aloud Extension alternatives
    Read Aloud Extension screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Read Aloud Extension Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Microsoft Edge extension
    4.  Reading
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Read Aloud
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    Read Aloud Extension VS eSpeak

    Is Read Aloud Extension a good alternative to eSpeak?
     
    • Read Aloud Extension is the most popular Open Source alternative to eSpeak.

    • Read Aloud Extension is Free and Open SourceeSpeak is also Free and Open Source
  4. RHVoice icon
     11 likes

    RHVoice is a free and open source speech synthesizer.

    26 RHVoice alternatives
    RHVoice screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    RHVoice iconeSpeak Icon

    RHVoice VS eSpeak

    Is RHVoice a good alternative to eSpeak?
     
    • RHVoice is the most popular Linux alternative to eSpeak.

    • RHVoice is Free and Open SourceeSpeak is also Free and Open Source
    • RHVoice is LightweighteSpeak is not according to our users
  5. NaturalReader icon
     19 likes

    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.

    122 NaturalReader alternatives
    NaturalReader screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome

    NaturalReader Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Text Highlighting
    3.  Save-as-mp3
    4.  Read Aloud
    5.  Scroll sync
    6.  Portable
    7.  Support for Windows Hello
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    NaturalReader VS eSpeak

    Is NaturalReader a good alternative to eSpeak?
     
    • NaturalReader is the most popular Mac alternative to eSpeak.

    • NaturalReader is Free Personal and ProprietaryeSpeak is Free and Open Source
  6. TTSMaker icon
     3 likes

    TTSMaker is a free text-to-speech tool that provides speech synthesis services, supports multiple languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese... and a variety of voice styles, you can use it reads text and e-books aloud, and can...

    28 TTSMaker alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Website Translation
    TTSMaker iconeSpeak Icon

    TTSMaker VS eSpeak

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  7. Cloud TTS icon
     2 likes

    CloudTTS is a straightforward text-to-speech application. Simply type in or paste the text you'd like to hear, and it reads it back to you.

    60 Cloud TTS alternatives
    Cloud TTS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Cloud TTS Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Multiple languages
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  8. TextAloud icon
     21 likes

    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.

    89 TextAloud alternatives
    TextAloud screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Built-in Dictionary
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Spell Checking
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Reading
    9.  Support for Windows Hello
    TextAloud iconeSpeak Icon

    TextAloud VS eSpeak

    Is TextAloud a good alternative to eSpeak?
     
    • TextAloud is the most popular commercial alternative to eSpeak.

    • TextAloud is Paid and ProprietaryeSpeak is Free and Open Source
    • TextAloud is LightweighteSpeak is not according to our users
  9. LOVO icon
     14 likes

    Choose from 60+ human-like, emotional voices in various accents, languages, and characters to turn any text into a commercial-grade audio. Or Clone your own voice.

    63 LOVO alternatives
    LOVO screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    LOVO Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Voiceover
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Sync Audio & Video
    LOVO iconeSpeak Icon

    LOVO VS eSpeak

    Is LOVO a good alternative to eSpeak?
     
    • LOVO is the most popular SaaS alternative to eSpeak.

    • LOVO is Freemium and ProprietaryeSpeak is Free and Open Source
  10. eSpeak NG icon
     5 likes

    The eSpeak NG is a compact open source software text-to-speech synthesizer for Linux, Windows, Android and other operating systems. It supports more than 100 languages and accents. It is based on the eSpeak engine created by Jonathan Duddington.

    25 eSpeak NG alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    eSpeak NG Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Text to Speech
    eSpeak NG iconeSpeak Icon

    eSpeak NG VS eSpeak

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  11. Speechify icon
     6 likes

    Speechify is a text-to-speech application that makes it simple, fast, and easy to get your text read to you. Speechify also helps create audiobooks right within the app.

    51 Speechify alternatives
    Speechify screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Speechify Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Audio Books
    4.  Read Aloud
    5.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    6.  AI-Powered
    Speechify iconeSpeak Icon

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  12. Verbose icon
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    Verbose is a text-to-speech software that converts written text into spoken words. It is designed to assist individuals who have difficulty reading or prefer to listen to content. With Verbose, users can convert documents, emails, web pages, and other text-based content into...

    45 Verbose alternatives
    Verbose screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Verbose Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Read Aloud
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