eSpeak Alternatives

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 100 alternatives to eSpeak for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best eSpeak alternative is Balabolka, which is free. Other great apps like eSpeak are Read Aloud Extension, SherpaTTS , NaturalReader and Kokoro.

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  1. Frateca icon
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    Frateca: A cutting-edge text-to-speech app that transforms reading into a seamless experience with amazingly natural voices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
  2. Jimlet icon
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    Jimlet is a free offline text-to-speech converter for Windows that works with multiple languages. It runs locally on your computer, without subscriptions or usage limits, and converts text to clear, natural-sounding speech.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Mycroft Mimic icon
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    Mimic is a powerful TTS tool. Mimic is low-latency and has a small resource footprint. Its range of high quality voices also set it apart from other open source text-to-speech projects.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Gespeaker icon
     9 likes

    Gespeaker is a GTK+ frontend for espeak. It allows to play a text in many languages with settings for voice, pitch, volume, speed and word gap. The text played can also be recorded to WAV file.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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  5. Creates natural-sounding speech from text in multiple languages and voices using neural networks, with an advanced browser editor, export options as MP3, WAV, or MP4, SSML formatting, transcription, video recording, customization features, and collaboration tools.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Simple TTS Reader is a small utility that reads text from your clipboard using Microsoft Speech API. Whenever you copy any text, the app instantly converts it into spoken words. You have full control over the voice output — simply select your preferred speech engine from those...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. TurboTTS icon
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    TurboTTS is a free text-to-speech online tool. Up to 70 languages, more than 300 types of real-life voices to choose from, simple and easy to use.

    88 TurboTTS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. A free AI voice generatorthat can convert text to speech. As an AI voice maker, you can listen online, or download audio files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. SpeakMyVoice icon
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    With SpeakMyVoice, you're always part of the conversation. Your voice, your story, your freedom.

    • Type to Speak: Express yourself effortlessly. Just type, and let our app be your voice, anytime, anywhere.
    • Natural Voices: Choose from a variety of lifelike voices or even cl.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Acapela TTS icon
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    Acapela Group, the leading European voice expert leaning upon 25 years of experience, invents text-to- speech solutions to give your content a voice in up to 25 languages. Our speech solutions allow you to turn any written text into natural speech files, using any of the 50 High...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
     
  11. Text to speech extension for a browser. Automatic text detection (can speak without necessary selection), adjustable voice speed, playlist.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
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