eSpeak Alternatives

eSpeak has been discontinued. Similar apps include SherpaTTS , which is free and open source. Other options are Balabolka, Read Aloud Extension, NaturalReader and Kokoro. Text to Speech Services like eSpeak are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, the web, Mac, Android and iPhone.

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  1. Speechify icon
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    Transforms digital and printed content into natural-sounding speech across devices, with adjustable speed, offline playback, multiple voice options, support for various file formats, and mobile or web app access, including features for accessibility needs.

    119 Speechify alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. eSpeak NG icon
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    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.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  3. LOVO icon
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    AI voice platform features 60+ emotional voices in multiple languages and accents for commercial-grade text-to-speech, supports voice cloning for personal use, offers APIs for workflow integration, enables digital preservation, and fits various audio projects.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. TTSMaker icon
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    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...

    66 TTSMaker alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  5. Dia TTS icon
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    Dia is a 1.6B parameter text to speech model created by Nari Labs. It was pushed to the Hub using the PytorchModelHubMixin integration.

    60 Dia TTS alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
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  6. 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...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Supertonic TTS is a high-performance, on-device text-to-speech (TTS) system for Android. It uses Supertonic ONNX models to provide high-quality speech synthesis entirely offline, ensuring privacy and availability without an internet connection.

    88 Supertonic TTS alternatives

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    • Android
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  8. ? The best text-to-speech experience - our proprietary engine significantly enhances the output of Apple's voices and AI voices (OpenAI, Azure, Google) by infusing their readings with emotion and variation.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  9. Speaking Email iPhone app speaks your emails out loud, making it possible to keep your eyes on the road while you listen. Simple gestures designed for use while driving give you the ability to skip, pause, archive, star or even reply on the go.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • Android
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  10. Murf AI icon
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    Generates realistic AI-driven voice-overs using over 100 voices and 15 languages, converts scripts or personal recordings into pro-quality speech, offers precise timing sync with video or slides, easy script editing, music blending, and secure cloud storage.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
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  11. Out Loud icon
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    Out Loud is a fast, free, open-source AI text-to-speech application that runs 100% offline and 100% private. Nothing you type, paste, or read ever leaves your device. It offers 50+ natural AI voices across 8 languages, available as a desktop app (macOS, Windows, Linux) and a...

    55 Out Loud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Speak4Me icon
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    Speak4Me converts any text file, including PDFs and websites, into audible content, enabling you to listen to your documents or school materials anytime, anywhere.

    84 Speak4Me alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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