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 50 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, Kokoro, RHVoice and NaturalReader.

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    AudiowaveAI lets you convert text to high-quality audio easily and affordably. Listen to PDFs, epubs, articles, blog posts, links, emails or anything else you want on any device with natural-sounding voices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Chrome
     
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    Thorsten-Voice: A free to use, offline working, high quality german TTS voice should be available for every project without any license struggling. It has also a really good explanation for the underlying Python TTS which can be used for TTS in other languages such spain or english.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Podcasts & AI Read Aloud.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Narrator’s Voice app lets you create and share amusing messages using a narrator’s voice of your choice. With a wide range of languages and reliable, pleasant sounding voices. Simply speak or type a message, then choose the language, voice and any special effects for the app to...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
     
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    ClaroRead is an assistive technology software helping to readers with dyslexia to read aloud and providing word-prediction options for struggling writers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
     
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    iPlayText reads text to you. It turns wikipedia articles into podcasts. It gives your tired eyes a rest.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Announcify (formerly known as SayMyName) reads out loud the caller's name. Announcify reads out loud every website you want. For example, if you're too tired but still need to study one more Wikipedia entry, Announcify can help your tired eyes relax.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
  8. Voice Out icon
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    Read aloud any webpage, Google Doc, PDF, or book with text to speech (TTS). Natural sounding voices in 30+ languages & 130 voices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    ScriptSpeak gives you a fast and simple way to add audio to your website using your existing written content. Increase content accessibility for your audience with different abilities and automate your audio content workflows. No coding required!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Easily convert text to WAV audio files and use them directly in other programs via drag and drop!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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