Speaking Email AlternativesText to Speech Services and other similar apps like Speaking Email

Speaking Email is described as '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' and is a Text to Speech service. There are more than 50 alternatives to Speaking Email for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best Speaking Email alternative is Gmail, which is free. Other great apps like Speaking Email are Microsoft Outlook, Zoho Mail, Apple Mail and Apple Intelligence.

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  1. Gmail icon

    Gmail

     3221 likes

    Gmail offers robust spam blocking, undo send, Google Chat for collaboration, Spaces for organizing projects, Google Meet video calls, Smart Reply, threaded conversations, and swift notifications, seamlessly integrating with Google Workspace for a comprehensive email experience.

    102 Gmail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Gmail vs Speaking Email Comments
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    Negative
    1

    Gmail doesn't speak email.

    kanadx
    Negative
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    Gmail doesn't have a speaking feature and OS text-to-speech features do not allow easy navigation through emails.

    • Gmail is Free and ProprietarySpeaking Email is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Gmail is a WebMail Provider Speaking Email is a Text to Speech Service
  2. Microsoft Outlook icon

    Microsoft Outlook

     405 likes

    Streamline emails, calendars, contacts, and task management with a smart inbox prioritizing critical messages. Includes calendar scheduling, third-party app integration like Facebook, Dropbox, and Trello, and support for Microsoft Exchange, Outlook.com, and Gmail, ensuring efficient task and email handling.

    135 Microsoft Outlook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
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    Microsoft Outlook vs Speaking Email Comments
    kanadx
    Negative
    0

    Outlook doesn't have a speaking feature and OS text-to-speech features do not allow easy navigation through emails.

    • Microsoft Outlook is Paid and ProprietarySpeaking Email is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Outlook is an Email Client Speaking Email is a Text to Speech Service
  4. Zoho Mail icon

    Zoho Mail

     130 likes

    Zoho Mail is a secure, encrypted, and enterprise-ready email solution, a suite of apps tailor-made for your organization's needs.

    116 Zoho Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Zoho Mail vs Speaking Email Comments
    kanadx
    0

    Does this actually have a text-to-speech feature?

    • Zoho Mail is Freemium and ProprietarySpeaking Email is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zoho Mail is a WebMail Provider Speaking Email is a Text to Speech Service
    • Zoho Mail is Privacy focusedSpeaking Email is not according to our users
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    Speechify

    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 featur...

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  6. Apple Mail icon

    Apple Mail

     248 likes

    Access, view and manage messages from all your email accounts in one place. Categorize your messages into easy to browse categories. Catch up on email easily with Apple Intelligence powered Priority Messages and summarizations.

    119 Apple Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Apple Mail vs Speaking Email Comments
    kanadx
    Negative
    0

    Apple Mail doesn't have a speaking feature and OS text-to-speech features do not allow easy navigation through emails.

    • Apple Mail is Free and ProprietarySpeaking Email is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Apple Mail is an Email Client Speaking Email is a Text to Speech Service
    • Apple Mail is CustomizableSpeaking Email is not according to our users
  8. Apple Intelligence icon

    Apple Intelligence

     16 likes

    Provides AI-powered writing tools, image generation, Genmoji, and memory movies; enhances Siri with deeper context and actions; integrates ChatGPT for complex tasks; prioritizes on-device processing for privacy; unifies features across Apple devices with Private Cloud Compute.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. Read Aloud Extension icon

    Read Aloud Extension

     28 likes

    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 (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  10. Vivaldi Mail icon

    Vivaldi Mail

     35 likes

    Vivaldi Mail is a free email service with no ads and no strings attached developed by Vivaldi Technologies. It also offers contacts and calendar features, search capabilities, folders management, WEB/POP/IMAP access, 10GB of storage capacity, 20 MB of maximum attachment size...

    107 Vivaldi Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Vivaldi
    Mail
     
  11. Apple Shortcuts icon

    Apple Shortcuts

     29 likes

    Apple Shortcuts deliver a quick way to get things done with your apps with just a tap or by asking Siri. The Shortcuts app enables you to create personal shortcuts with multiple steps from your favorite apps.

    117 Apple Shortcuts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Siri
    • Apple Watch
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  12. Siri AI icon

    Siri AI

     42 likes

    Conversational AI assistant provides voice and text interaction for calls, reminders, device control, smart home, photo search, app integration, privacy, on-device processing, web searches, personal context, follow-up questions, writing aid, and seamless use across devices.

    38 Siri AI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • visionOS
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    Siri AI vs Speaking Email Comments
    kanadx
    Negative
    0

    I do not expect Siri has any way of navigating through emails, reading, dictating the same was Speaking Email does

    • Siri AI is Free and ProprietarySpeaking Email is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Siri AI is a Virtual Assistant Speaking Email is a Text to Speech Service
  13. Spike icon

    Spike

     36 likes

    Transform your email inbox into a collaborative workspace with Spike. Enjoy integrated chat-like emails, tasks, collaborative notes, and group projects. Seamlessly manage multiple accounts, organize priorities, and schedule meetings across devices.

    62 Spike alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Meta Quest
    One powerful space for all your work needs—get email, chat, notes, tasks, calendar and audio/video calls all from your inbox
     
  14. eSpeak icon

    eSpeak

     31 likes

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

    115 eSpeak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    eSpeak screenshot 1
     
  15. Google Assistant icon

    Google Assistant

     30 likes

    Google Assistant is a virtual assistant software application developed by Google that is primarily available on mobile and home automation devices. Based on artificial intelligence, Google Assistant can engage in two-way conversations, unlike the company's previous virtual...

    42 Google Assistant alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • KaiOS
    Google Assistant screenshot 1
     
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