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

Simple TTS Reader is described as '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' 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, TextSound Saver and RHVoice.

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Simple TTS Reader alternatives page was last updated Feb 23, 2025
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  1. Speech Note icon

    Speech Note

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

    56 Speech Note alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Text-to-Speech

    Speech Note Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  Speech to text

    Speech Note VS Simple TTS Reader

     

    • 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

    Balabolka

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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...

    64 Balabolka alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Balabolka screenshot 1

    Balabolka Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Portable
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8. Android icon  Android Sync
    9.  Remembers position in file

    Balabolka VS Simple TTS Reader

     

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

    • Balabolka is Free and ProprietarySimple TTS Reader is Free and Open Source
  4. Read Aloud Extension icon

    Read Aloud Extension

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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.

    73 Read Aloud Extension alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Read Aloud Extension screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Microsoft Edge extension
    4.  Reading
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Read Aloud
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode

    Read Aloud Extension VS Simple TTS Reader

     

    • 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
    • Read Aloud Extension is LightweightSimple TTS Reader is not according to our users
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  6. TextSound Saver icon

    TextSound Saver

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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.

    32 TextSound Saver alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    TextSound Saver screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Voice synthesis
    7.  Voiceover
    8.  Audio Export

    TextSound Saver VS Simple TTS Reader

     

    • TextSound Saver is the most popular Mac, 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
    • TextSound Saver is LightweightSimple TTS Reader is not according to our users
  7. RHVoice icon

    RHVoice

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    RHVoice is a free and open source speech synthesizer.

    32 RHVoice alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    RHVoice screenshot 1
    RHVoice screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required

    RHVoice VS Simple TTS Reader

     

    • 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
    • RHVoice is LightweightSimple TTS Reader is not according to our users
  8. 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.

    129 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 Simple TTS Reader

     
  10. eSpeak icon

    eSpeak

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

    91 eSpeak alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    eSpeak screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.48) is from March 2014.

    eSpeak Features

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

    eSpeak VS Simple TTS Reader

     
  11. Nuance Dragon icon

    Nuance Dragon

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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.

    55 Nuance Dragon alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Nuance Dragon screenshot 1

    Nuance Dragon Features

    1.  Speech to text
    2.  Speech Recognition
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Voice recognition
    5.  Voice to Text
    6.  Dictation

    Nuance Dragon VS Simple TTS Reader

     
  12. TTSMaker icon

    TTSMaker

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    TTSMaker is a free text-to-speech tool that provides speech synthesis services, supports multiple languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese... and a variety of voice styles, you can use it reads text and e-books aloud, and can...

    34 TTSMaker alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    ttsmaker homepage

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Website Translation

    TTSMaker VS Simple TTS Reader

     
  13. TextAloud icon

    TextAloud

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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.

    92 TextAloud alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TextAloud screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Built-in Dictionary
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Spell Checking
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Reading
    9.  Support for Windows Hello

    TextAloud VS Simple TTS Reader

     
  14. Cloud TTS icon

    Cloud TTS

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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.

    62 Cloud TTS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Cloud TTS screenshot 1

    Cloud TTS Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Multiple languages

    Cloud TTS VS Simple TTS Reader

     
  15. eSpeak NG icon

    eSpeak NG

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    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.

    31 eSpeak NG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    eSpeak NG Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Text to Speech

    eSpeak NG VS Simple TTS Reader

     
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