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 SherpaTTS , Read Aloud Extension, NaturalReader and Kokoro.

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  1. 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.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Chrome
     
  2. 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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Listenix icon
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    Podcasts & AI Read Aloud.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. 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
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
     
  5. ClaroRead icon
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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
     
  6. iPlayText icon
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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
     
  7. 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. On-device AI voice cloning and text-to-speech for Mac with unlimited generation, no subscription or per-character fees, one-time lifetime payment, data privacy through local processing, custom voice creation from seconds of audio, and an ad-free interface.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Speechdub icon
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    Speechdub helps you listen to documents instead of only reading them. Upload a PDF, webpage, or text. Choose a natural voice. Listen, ask questions, and export audio.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. ReadLens icon
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    Turn any printed page into spoken audio in seconds. Snap a photo, hit play, and listen as each word lights up — like karaoke for reading.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. Speechimo icon
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    Speechimo is revolutionizing how content creators, educators, and marketers convert text into engaging audio. With industry-leading speed and a user-friendly interface, Speechimo offers high-quality, emotionally resonant voiceovers in a wide array of languages.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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