Read Aloud Extension AlternativesText to Speech Services and other similar apps like Read Aloud Extension

Read Aloud Extension is described as 'Read aloud the content of any web page with one click using this browser extension for desktop and mobile browsers. Capable of reading in different languages. Speed, pitch and other settings available' and is a Text to Speech service in the web browsers category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Read Aloud Extension for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, iPhone, Mac and Android apps. The best Read Aloud Extension alternative is ElevenReader, which is free. Other great apps like Read Aloud Extension are NaturalReader, Kokoro, eSpeak and TextAloud.

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  1. ElevenReader icon
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    Convert text, articles, PDFs, or ePubs to streaming audio in over 32 languages with ultra-realistic AI voices, voice customization, playback speed control, synced text highlights, and support for diverse content sources, designed for accessible, mobile listening.

    46 ElevenReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  2. NaturalReader icon
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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.

    161 NaturalReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
  3. Kokoro icon
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    Kokoro is an open-weight TTS model with 82 million parameters. Despite its lightweight architecture, it delivers comparable quality to larger models while being significantly faster and more cost-efficient.

    77 Kokoro alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
     
  4. eSpeak icon
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    eSpeak is a compact open source software speech synthesizer for English and other languages, for Linux and Windows.

    108 eSpeak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  5. TextAloud icon
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    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.

    105 TextAloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Speechify icon
     7 likes

    Transforms digital and printed content into natural-sounding speech across devices, with adjustable speed, offline playback, multiple voice options, support for various file formats, and mobile or web app access, including features for accessibility needs.

    83 Speechify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Summ-it icon
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    Summ-it turns your reading list into an audio playlist. Save articles, YouTube videos, newsletters, PDFs, documents, or pasted text from your browser, your phone share sheet, or by forwarding emails. Listen to the full piece or a concise AI summary, in your language, with natural voices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  8. Out Loud icon
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    Out Loud is a fast, free, open-source AI text-to-speech application that runs 100% offline and 100% private. Nothing you type, paste, or read ever leaves your device. It offers 50+ natural AI voices across 8 languages, available as a desktop app (macOS, Windows, Linux) and a...

    51 Out Loud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. ? The best text-to-speech experience - our proprietary engine significantly enhances the output of Apple's voices and AI voices (OpenAI, Azure, Google) by infusing their readings with emotion and variation.

    57 Speech Central alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  10. Speaking Email iPhone app speaks your emails out loud, making it possible to keep your eyes on the road while you listen. Simple gestures designed for use while driving give you the ability to skip, pause, archive, star or even reply on the go.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
     
  11. Voxel icon
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    Clone your voice and generate speech locally on your Mac. Powered by AI, completely offline — your voice data never leaves your device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. EasyReader is a software digital talking book player, allowing the user to read and listen to content through a combination of text, audio and images.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
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