Kurzweil AlternativesText to Speech Services and other similar apps like Kurzweil

Kurzweil is described as 'Application that scans text and reads it aloud. Kurzweil also has some other functions such as highlighting, circling, and fill in the blank' and is a Text to Speech service. There are more than 10 alternatives to Kurzweil for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPad, Web-based and Google Chrome apps. The best Kurzweil alternative is NaturalReader. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Helperbird or NVDA. Other great apps like Kurzweil are WordQ, SpeakLine, SpeechParrot.app and Speakabo.

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  1. NaturalReader icon

    NaturalReader

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    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.

    130 NaturalReader alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    NaturalReader screenshot 1

    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

    NaturalReader VS Kurzweil

     

    • NaturalReader is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to Kurzweil.

    • NaturalReader is the most popular free alternative to Kurzweil.

    • NaturalReader is Free Personal and ProprietaryKurzweil is Paid and Proprietary
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    WordQ

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    WordQ has made reading, writing, and communication easier and more accessible for millions of people around the world.

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    WordQ screenshot 1

    WordQ Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Word Prediction
    3.  Speech to text

    WordQ VS Kurzweil

     

    • WordQ is the most popular iPad alternative to Kurzweil.

    • WordQ is the most popular commercial alternative to Kurzweil.

    • WordQ is Paid and ProprietaryKurzweil is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Helperbird

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    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!.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Apps
    Helperbird screenshot 1

    Helperbird Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Text to Speech
    3. Google Docs (Suite) icon  Google docs integration
    4.  Speech to text
    5.  Voice to Text
    6.  Book Recommendation

    Helperbird VS Kurzweil

     

    • Helperbird is the most popular iPhone alternative to Kurzweil.

    • Helperbird is Freemium and ProprietaryKurzweil is Paid and Proprietary
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    NVDA

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    NVDA allows blind and vision impaired people to access and interact with the Windows operating system and many third party applications.

    12 NVDA alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NVDA screenshot 1

    NVDA Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Applescript

    NVDA VS Kurzweil

     

    • NVDA is the most popular Open Source alternative to Kurzweil.

    • NVDA is Free and Open SourceKurzweil is Paid and Proprietary
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    SpeakLine

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    SpeakLine lets your Mac talk to you!.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    SpeakLine screenshot 1

    SpeakLine Features

    1.  Text to Speech

    SpeakLine VS Kurzweil

     
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    SpeechParrot.app

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    Online text to speech converter that comes without subscription model. Pay for only what you need. With more than 30 languages used to produce natural sounding voices for commercial use.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    SpeechParrot.app screenshot 1

    SpeechParrot.app Features

    1.  Text to Speech

    SpeechParrot.app VS Kurzweil

     

    • SpeechParrot.app is the most popular SaaS alternative to Kurzweil.

    • SpeechParrot.app is Paid and ProprietaryKurzweil is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Speakabo

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    With Speakabo, Convert your text to audio and download files in MP3. Speakabo has one of largest collection of realistic voices(100+ voices 20+ Languages) powered by AI. Get dazzling audio created in minutes with advanced customization with SSML tags.

    License model

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    Platforms

    • Online
    Speakabo screenshot 1

    Speakabo Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Read Aloud

    Speakabo VS Kurzweil

     
  10. Ghotit Real Writer & Reader icon

    Ghotit Real Writer & Reader

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    Ghotit Real Writer & Reader 3 is an integrated writing and reading solution tailor-made for people with dyslexia, dysgraphia and other learning disabilities. It helps children and adults with dyslexia and dysgraphia to write, read and correct texts.

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Ghotit Real Writer & Reader screenshot 1

    Ghotit Real Writer & Reader Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Word Prediction
    3.  Proofreading

    Ghotit Real Writer & Reader VS Kurzweil

     

    • Ghotit Real Writer & Reader is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Kurzweil.

    • Ghotit Real Writer & Reader is Paid and ProprietaryKurzweil is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Microsoft Narrator

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    Screen reader included in Microsoft Windows.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft Narrator Features

    1.  Bundled with Windows

    Microsoft Narrator VS Kurzweil

     
  12. 1Clicker icon

    1Clicker

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    Auto-clicker is all you need for all the clicking solution. It offers best services in multiple task like gaming, software testing, or visiting web pages. This software serves the purpose within no time for you.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    1Clicker screenshot 1

    1Clicker VS Kurzweil

     
  13. Texthelp Read&Write icon

    Texthelp Read&Write

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    Read&Write is the world's leading literacy support software designed to assist users of all ages who require extra assistance when reading or composing text. The software provides users with dyslexia, literacy difficulties and English as a Second Language with literacy...

    51 Texthelp Read&Write alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome

    Texthelp Read&Write Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Reading

    Texthelp Read&Write VS Kurzweil

     
  14. Co:Writer Don Johnston icon

    Co:Writer Don Johnston

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    Co:Writer by Don Johnston is one of the most popular word prediction available. Co:Writer is the word prediction program that uses the context of a whole sentence to predict the next word. This provides the most accurate prediction available—crucial for your most struggling...

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    Co:Writer Don Johnston screenshot 1

    Co:Writer Don Johnston Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Word Prediction
    3.  Idea

    Co:Writer Don Johnston VS Kurzweil

     
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