Simple TTS Reader AlternativesText to Speech Services and other similar apps like Simple TTS Reader

Simple TTS Reader is described as 'Small utility that reads text from your clipboard using Microsoft Speech API. Whenever you copy any text, the app instantly converts it into spoken words. You have full control over the voice output — simply select your preferred speech engine from those' and is a Text to Speech service. There are more than 50 alternatives to Simple TTS Reader for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best Simple TTS Reader alternative is Speech Note, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Simple TTS Reader are Balabolka, Read Aloud Extension, Kokoro and NaturalReader.

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  1. Speech Note icon
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    Note taking and reading with Speech to Text and Text to Speech.

    70 Speech Note alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
    • Speech Note is the most popular Linux alternative to Simple TTS Reader.

    • Speech Note is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Simple TTS Reader.

    • Speech Note is Free and Open SourceSimple TTS Reader is also Free and Open Source
  2. Balabolka icon
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    Balabolka is a Text-To-Speech (TTS) program. All computer voices installed on your system are available to Balabolka. The on-screen text can be saved as a WAV, MP3, MP4, OGG or WMA file. The program can read the clipboard content, view the text from DOC, EPUB, FB2, HTML, ODT...

    68 Balabolka alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
    • Balabolka is the most popular Windows alternative to Simple TTS Reader.

    • Balabolka is Free and ProprietarySimple TTS Reader is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
    • Read Aloud Extension is the most popular Web-based alternative to Simple TTS Reader.

    • Read Aloud Extension is Free and Open SourceSimple TTS Reader is also Free and Open Source
  4. 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.

    66 Kokoro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
     
    • Kokoro is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Simple TTS Reader.

    • Kokoro is Free and Open SourceSimple TTS Reader is also Free and Open Source
  5. 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.

    142 NaturalReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
    • NaturalReader is the most popular Mac alternative to Simple TTS Reader.

    • NaturalReader is Free Personal and ProprietarySimple TTS Reader is Free and Open Source
  6. RHVoice icon
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    RHVoice is a free and open source speech synthesizer.

    38 RHVoice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
    • RHVoice is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Simple TTS Reader.

    • RHVoice is Free and Open SourceSimple TTS Reader is also Free and Open Source
  7. eSpeak icon
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    eSpeak is a compact open source software speech synthesizer for English and other languages, for Linux and Windows.

    100 eSpeak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
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    Transform text into speech with natural synthesis, offering smooth and fine-tuned audio export. Create high-quality voiceovers, download outputs for diverse applications, and experience excellent synthesis. Supports various languages and operates on multiple platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • TextSound Saver is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Simple TTS Reader.

    • TextSound Saver is the most popular commercial alternative to Simple TTS Reader.

    • TextSound Saver is Paid and ProprietarySimple TTS Reader is Free and Open Source
  9. Cloud TTS icon
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    CloudTTS is a straightforward text-to-speech application. Simply type in or paste the text you'd like to hear, and it reads it back to you.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. 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.

    97 TextAloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Nuance Dragon icon
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    Interact with your PC through voice commands and dictation. Supports tasks such as text formatting, web searching, and sending emails. Available for PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android, it enhances productivity and accessibility with hands-free operations.

    65 Nuance Dragon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  12. LOVO icon
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    Choose from 60+ human-like, emotional voices in various accents, languages, and characters to turn any text into a commercial-grade audio. Or Clone your own voice.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • LOVO is the most popular SaaS alternative to Simple TTS Reader.

    • LOVO is Freemium and ProprietarySimple TTS Reader is Free and Open Source
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