TextAloud AlternativesText to Speech Services and other similar apps like TextAloud

TextAloud is described as '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' and is a Text to Speech service in the news & books category. There are more than 50 alternatives to TextAloud for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, iPhone and Android apps. The best TextAloud alternative is ElevenReader, which is free. Other great apps like TextAloud are Balabolka, Read Aloud Extension, Speech Note and Kokoro.

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  1. ElevenReader icon
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    Convert text, articles, PDFs, or ePubs to streaming audio in over 32 languages with ultra-realistic AI voices, voice customization, playback speed control, synced text highlights, and support for diverse content sources, designed for accessible, mobile listening.

    32 ElevenReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  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...

    70 Balabolka alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. 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.

    79 Read Aloud Extension alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  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.

    67 Kokoro alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
     
  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.

    143 NaturalReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
  6. eSpeak icon
     31 likes

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

    102 eSpeak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  7. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. 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
     
  9. Speechify icon
     7 likes

    Converts printed or digital text, PDFs, and web articles into spoken audio with natural-sounding AI voices, adjustable listening speeds, cross-device syncing, offline access, support for scanning photos, and tools for organizing and managing content.

    69 Speechify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. LOVO icon
     14 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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