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, Android and Web-based 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.

filter to find the best alternatives

Speaking Email alternatives are mainly Text to Speech Services but may also be WebMail Providers or Email Clients.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Speaking Email.
Speaking Email iconSpeaking Email
  6
  • ...

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...

More about Speaking Email
More about Speaking Email
Speaking Email alternatives page was last updated Jul 16, 2024
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Alternatives
  1. Gmail icon

    Gmail

     3197 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    78 Gmail alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Gmail screenshot 1
    Gmail screenshot 2
    Gmail screenshot 3

    Top Gmail Features

    1.  Integrated Search
    2.  Integrated Chat
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Mail Server
    5.  Basic html mode
    6.  Custom Backgrounds
    7.  Email Organizer
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Mail Filtering
    10.  Unified inbox
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Passkey Support

    Gmail VS Speaking Email

     
    Comments about Gmail as an Alternative to Speaking Email
    kanadx
    Negative •Nov 24, 2021
    0

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

    Guest
    Negative •Oct 9, 2019
    1

    Gmail doesn't speak email.

    Speaking Email Icon
    Gmail icon

    • Gmail is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Speaking Email.

    • Gmail is the most popular free alternative to Speaking Email.

    • Gmail is Free and ProprietarySpeaking Email is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Microsoft Outlook icon

    Microsoft Outlook

     397 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    131 Microsoft Outlook alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    Outlook 365 on Windows

    Top Microsoft Outlook Features

    1.  Exchange
    2.  Native application
    3.  Email Organizer
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  Calendar View
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Unified inbox
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for Aliases
    12.  Dark Mode

    Microsoft Outlook VS Speaking Email

     
    Comments about Microsoft Outlook as an Alternative to Speaking Email
    kanadx
    Negative •Nov 24, 2021
    0

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

    Speaking Email Icon
    Microsoft Outlook icon

    • Microsoft Outlook is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Speaking Email.

    • Microsoft Outlook is the most popular commercial alternative to Speaking Email.

    • Microsoft Outlook is Paid and ProprietarySpeaking Email is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Zoho Mail icon

    Zoho Mail

     117 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    104 Zoho Mail alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Tablet
    All-in-one view

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Custom Domain
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Mail Filtering
    4.  Virtual office
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  Document Sharing
    7.  Support for Aliases
    8.  Email reminder
    9.  SMTP Support
    10.  Snooze Mail
    11.  POP3 Support
    12.  Integrated Spam Protection

    Zoho Mail VS Speaking Email

     
    Comments about Zoho Mail as an Alternative to Speaking Email
    kanadx
    •Feb 28, 2024
    0

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

    Speaking Email Icon
    Zoho Mail icon

    • Zoho Mail is the most popular Linux alternative to Speaking Email.

    • Zoho Mail is Freemium and ProprietarySpeaking Email is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zoho Mail is Privacy focusedSpeaking Email is not according to our users
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Zoho Mail icon
    Zoho Mail

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

    https://www.zoho.com
    Learn More
  6. Apple Mail icon

    Apple Mail

     236 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    There’s big news attached. The best way to manage email on a Mac, according to Apple.

    73 Apple Mail alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Apple Mail screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Bundled with macOS
    2.  Email Organizer
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Spam Filter
    6.  CalDAV Support
    7.  CardDAV Support
    8.  Exchange
    9.  Rich text editing
    10.  Encrypted Email

    Apple Mail VS Speaking Email

     
    Comments about Apple Mail as an Alternative to Speaking Email
    kanadx
    Negative •Nov 24, 2021
    0

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

    Speaking Email Icon
    Apple Mail icon
    • Apple Mail is Free and ProprietarySpeaking Email is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Apple Intelligence icon

    Apple Intelligence

     7 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Apple Intelligence helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. All while setting a brand-new standard for privacy in AI.

    110 Apple Intelligence alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
    Apple Intelligence screenshot 1

    Apple Intelligence Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3. Siri icon  Siri Integration
    4. ChatGPT icon  ChatGPT integration
    5.  OpenAI integration
    6.  AI-Powered

    Apple Intelligence VS Speaking Email

     
  8. Read Aloud Extension icon

    Read Aloud Extension

     24 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    72 Read Aloud Extension alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    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 Speaking Email

     

    • Read Aloud Extension is the most popular Open Source alternative to Speaking Email.

    • Read Aloud Extension is Free and Open SourceSpeaking Email is Paid and Proprietary
    • Read Aloud Extension is LightweightSpeaking Email is not according to our users
  10. Vivaldi Mail icon

    Vivaldi Mail

     32 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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...

    95 Vivaldi Mail alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Vivaldi
    Mail

    Vivaldi Mail Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  PGP Encryption
    3.  Mail Filtering
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Calendar Integration
    6.  IMAP Support
    7.  POP3 Support
    8.  Encrypted Email
    9.  Web-Based

    Vivaldi Mail VS Speaking Email

     
  11. Apple Shortcuts icon

    Apple Shortcuts

     25 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    111 Apple Shortcuts alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Siri
    • Apple Watch
    Apple Shortcuts screenshot 1
    Apple Shortcuts screenshot 2
    Apple Shortcuts screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. Siri icon  Siri Integration
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking

    Apple Shortcuts VS Speaking Email

     
  12. Siri icon

    Siri

     39 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Talking to Siri is an easier, faster way to get things done. It’s always with you — on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod.

    35 Siri alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    Siri in an iPhone.

    Siri Features

    1.  Speech Recognition
    2.  Personal-assistant

    Siri VS Speaking Email

     
    Comments about Siri as an Alternative to Speaking Email
    kanadx
    Negative •Feb 28, 2024
    0

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

    Speaking Email Icon
    Siri icon
    • Siri is Free and ProprietarySpeaking Email is Paid and Proprietary
  13. Spike icon

    Spike

     34 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    64 Spike alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    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

    Top Spike Features

    1.  Unified inbox
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Email Organizer
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  Built-in File Manager
    10.  Send later
    11.  Read confirmation
    12.  Snooze reliability

    Spike VS Speaking Email

     
  14. WearGPT icon

    WearGPT

     6 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    WearGPT is an innovative smartwatch app that allows users to access the advanced language processing capabilities of Open AI's GPT Model directly from their wrist. With WearGPT, you can easily ask questions, get instant answers, make quick calculations, and more - all...

    86 WearGPT alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android Wear
    WearGPT screenshot 1

    WearGPT Features

    1.  AI-Powered

    WearGPT VS Speaking Email

     
  15. eSpeak icon

    eSpeak

     30 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    90 eSpeak alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    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 Speaking Email

     
12 of 50 Speaking Email alternatives