Fala AlternativesText to Speech Services and other similar apps like Fala

Fala is described as '- A simple text reader is an open source application. A simple software that speaks a text. You can type the text or appoint a file. Fala is just a frontend to festival. Its designed for GNOME, but if you have gtk, pyhton and festival you are able to run it' and is a Text to Speech service. There are more than 50 alternatives to Fala for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best Fala alternative is Read Aloud Extension, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Fala are RHVoice, eSpeak, NaturalReader and eSpeak NG.

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Fala alternatives page was last updated Oct 17, 2024
  1. Read Aloud Extension icon
     23 likes

    An extension for Chrome browser. Let's you select text from screen and read it. Capable of reading in different languages. Speed, pitch and other settings available.

    70 Read Aloud Extension alternatives
    Read Aloud Extension screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Microsoft Edge extension
    4.  Reading
    5.  Read Aloud
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    Read Aloud Extension VS Fala

    Is Read Aloud Extension a good alternative to Fala?
     
    • Read Aloud Extension is the most popular Web-based alternative to Fala.

    • Read Aloud Extension is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Fala.

    • Read Aloud Extension is Free and Open SourceFala is also Free and Open Source
  2. RHVoice icon
     11 likes

    RHVoice is a free and open source speech synthesizer.

    24 RHVoice alternatives
    RHVoice screenshot 1
    RHVoice screenshot 2

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    RHVoice iconFala Icon

    RHVoice VS Fala

    Is RHVoice a good alternative to Fala?
     
    • RHVoice is the most popular Windows, Android, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Fala.

    • RHVoice is Free and Open SourceFala is also Free and Open Source
    • RHVoice is LightweightFala is not according to our users
  3. eSpeak icon
     30 likes

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

    86 eSpeak alternatives
    eSpeak screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    eSpeak Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Spell Checking
    3.  Export to WAV
    4.  Support for Android Things
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.48) is from March 2014.

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  4. 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.

    121 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 is the most popular Mac alternative to Fala.

    • NaturalReader is Free Personal and ProprietaryFala is Free and Open Source
  5. 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.

    24 eSpeak NG alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
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  6. 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.  Works Offline
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Built-in Dictionary
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Spell Checking
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Reading
    7.  Support for Windows Hello
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    TextAloud VS Fala

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

    • TextAloud is Paid and ProprietaryFala is Free and Open Source
    • TextAloud is LightweightFala is not according to our users
  7. 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...

    44 Verbose alternatives
    Verbose screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Verbose Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Read Aloud
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  8. Helperbird icon
     1 like

    Experience fast, accurate speech-to-text conversion on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and iOS with Helperbird's Voice Typing feature. Make communication simpler and more efficient. Try it free today!.

    50 Helperbird alternatives
    Helperbird screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Apps

    Helperbird Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Google docs integration
    4.  Speech to text
    5.  Voice to Text
    6.  Book Recommendation
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    • Helperbird is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Fala.

    • Helperbird is Freemium and ProprietaryFala is Free and Open Source
  9. SpeakMyVoice icon
     1 like

    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.
    52 SpeakMyVoice alternatives
    SpeakMyVoice screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Voice recognition
    3.  Voice input
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  10. Simple TTS Reader icon
     11 likes

    Simple TTS Reader is a small clipboard reader. Simply copy any text, and it will be read aloud. You can choose any installed speech engine, e.g. Microsoft Anna. This text-to-speech utility can also be minimized to tray.

    67 Simple TTS Reader alternatives
    Simple TTS Reader screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Simple TTS Reader Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.2, released in October 2010, can be still downloaded from the official website

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  11. SpeakLine icon
     2 likes

    SpeakLine lets your Mac talk to you!.

    91 SpeakLine alternatives
    SpeakLine screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    SpeakLine Features

    1.  Text to Speech
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  12. Verbify-TTS icon
     2 likes

    Free and offline Text-to-Speech (TTS) engine that reads any text on your screen with high-quality voices powered by AI models.

    70 Verbify-TTS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Verbify-TTS Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    Verbify-TTS iconFala Icon

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