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SpeakLine Alternatives

SpeakLine is described as 'lets your Mac talk to you!' and is a Text to Speech service. There are more than 50 alternatives to SpeakLine for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, SaaS, Linux and Online / Web-based. The best alternative is Balabolka, which is free. Other great apps like SpeakLine are Read Aloud Extension, NaturalReader, Nuance Dragon and LOVO Studio.

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  1. Balabolka icon

    Balabolka

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    43 alternatives to Balabolka 

    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...

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    1.  Text to SpeechBalabolka allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
    2.  PortableBalabolka can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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  2. Read Aloud Extension icon

    Read Aloud Extension

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    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    57 alternatives to Read Aloud Extension 

    An extension for Chrome browser. Let's you select text from screen and read it. Capable of reading in different languages. Speed, pitch and other settings available.

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    1.  Text to SpeechRead Aloud Extension allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
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  4. NaturalReader icon

    NaturalReader

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    84 alternatives to NaturalReader 

    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.

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    1.  Text to SpeechNaturalReader allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
    2.  PortableNaturalReader can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    Nuance Dragon

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    44 alternatives to Nuance Dragon 

    We rely on our computers more and more every day, whether we’re creating documents and reports, surfing the Web or catching up on email. But it’s not always easy to complete everything you need to do on your PC. Now there’s a faster and easier way to interact with your PC.

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    1.  Works OfflineNuance Dragon can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
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    LOVO Studio

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    27 alternatives to LOVO Studio 

    AI Voice Creation Platform for marketing, HR, audiobook, e-learning, movies and games. 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!.

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    1.  Text to SpeechLOVO Studio allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
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    eSpeak

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    70 alternatives to eSpeak 

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

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    1.  Text to SpeecheSpeak allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
    2.  Spell CheckingeSpeak can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.48) is from March 2014.

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    TextAloud

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    67 alternatives to TextAloud 

    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.

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    1.  Text to SpeechTextAloud allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
    2.  Works OfflineTextAloud can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    3.  LightweightTextAloud consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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    RHVoice

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    17 alternatives to RHVoice 

    RHVoice is a free and open source speech synthesizer.

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    1.  Text to SpeechRHVoice allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
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      Read Aloud

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      • Windows
      • Xbox
      57 alternatives to Read Aloud 

      ReadAloud is a very powerful text-to-speech app which can read aloud web pages, news, documents, e-books or your own custom contents. ReadAloud can help with your busy life by reading aloud your articles while you continue with your other tasks.

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      1.  Text to SpeechRead Aloud allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
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        Amazon Polly

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        16 alternatives to Amazon Polly 

        Amazon Polly is an Amazon AI service that uses advanced deep learning technologies to turns text into lifelike speech. Polly includes 47 lifelike voices spread across 24 languages, so you can select the ideal voice and build speech-enabled applications that work in many...

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        1.  Text to SpeechAmazon Polly allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
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