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 Speech Note, Balabolka, Read Aloud Extension and Kokoro.

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  1. ElevenReader icon

    ElevenReader

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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.

    26 ElevenReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • ElevenReader is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to TextAloud.

    • ElevenReader is the most popular free alternative to TextAloud.

    • ElevenReader is Freemium and ProprietaryTextAloud is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Speech Note icon

    Speech Note

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

    70 Speech Note alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Speech Note is the most popular Linux alternative to TextAloud.

    • Speech Note is the most popular Open Source alternative to TextAloud.

    • Speech Note is Free and Open SourceTextAloud is Paid and Proprietary
    • Speech Note is Privacy focusedTextAloud is not according to our users
  4. 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...

    68 Balabolka alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    • Balabolka is the most popular Windows alternative to TextAloud.

    • Balabolka is Free and ProprietaryTextAloud is Paid and Proprietary
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    Verbose

    Verbose is a text-to-speech software that converts written text into spoken words. It is designed to assist individuals who have difficulty reading or prefer to listen to content. With Verbose, users can convert documents, emails...

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  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Read Aloud Extension is the most popular Web-based alternative to TextAloud.

    • Read Aloud Extension is Free and Open SourceTextAloud is Paid and Proprietary
    • Read Aloud Extension is Privacy focusedTextAloud is not according to our users
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    Kokoro

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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.

    66 Kokoro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
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    • Kokoro is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to TextAloud.

    • Kokoro is Free and Open SourceTextAloud is Paid and Proprietary
    • Kokoro is Privacy focusedTextAloud 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.

    142 NaturalReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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    • NaturalReader is the most popular Mac alternative to TextAloud.

    • NaturalReader is Free Personal and ProprietaryTextAloud is Paid and Proprietary
  10. RHVoice icon

    RHVoice

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    RHVoice is a free and open source speech synthesizer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  11. 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.

    100 eSpeak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  12. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • TextSound Saver is the most popular commercial alternative to TextAloud.

    • TextSound Saver is Paid and ProprietaryTextAloud is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  14. Speechify icon

    Speechify

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    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.

    66 Speechify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    LOVO

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    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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • LOVO is the most popular SaaS alternative to TextAloud.

    • LOVO is Freemium and ProprietaryTextAloud is Paid and Proprietary
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