TextAloud Alternatives

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 100 alternatives to TextAloud for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, iPhone and Android apps. The best TextAloud alternative is Speech Note, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TextAloud are ElevenReader, Balabolka, Read Aloud Extension and NaturalReader.

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  1. Frateca icon
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    Frateca: A cutting-edge text-to-speech app that transforms reading into a seamless experience with amazingly natural voices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
  2. Jimlet icon
     1 like

    Jimlet is a free offline text-to-speech converter for Windows that works with multiple languages. It runs locally on your computer, without subscriptions or usage limits, and converts text to clear, natural-sounding speech.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Mycroft Mimic icon
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    Mimic is a powerful TTS tool. Mimic is low-latency and has a small resource footprint. Its range of high quality voices also set it apart from other open source text-to-speech projects.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Simple TTS Reader is a small utility that reads text from your clipboard using Microsoft Speech API. Whenever you copy any text, the app instantly converts it into spoken words. You have full control over the voice output — simply select your preferred speech engine from those...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.2, released in October 2010, can be still downloaded from the official website

    Simple TTS Reader vs TextAloud Comments
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    Positive
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    Free. Easy to use. Lightweight installation

    • Simple TTS Reader is Free and Open SourceTextAloud is Paid and Proprietary
    • Simple TTS Reader is Privacy focusedTextAloud is not according to our users
  5. Creates natural-sounding speech from text in multiple languages and voices using neural networks, with an advanced browser editor, export options as MP3, WAV, or MP4, SSML formatting, transcription, video recording, customization features, and collaboration tools.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. TTSynth icon
     1 like

    🎤 Natural-Sounding Voices: Enjoy lifelike audio output that’s perfect for any use case.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. TurboTTS icon
     2 likes

    TurboTTS is a free text-to-speech online tool. Up to 70 languages, more than 300 types of real-life voices to choose from, simple and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Text to speech extension for a browser. Automatic text detection (can speak without necessary selection), adjustable voice speed, playlist.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
  9. SpeakMyVoice icon
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    With SpeakMyVoice, you're always part of the conversation. Your voice, your story, your freedom.

    • Type to Speak: Express yourself effortlessly. Just type, and let our app be your voice, anytime, anywhere.
    • Natural Voices: Choose from a variety of lifelike voices or even cl.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Acapela TTS icon
     6 likes

    Acapela Group, the leading European voice expert leaning upon 25 years of experience, invents text-to- speech solutions to give your content a voice in up to 25 languages. Our speech solutions allow you to turn any written text into natural speech files, using any of the 50 High...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
     
  11. SpeakLine icon
     2 likes

    SpeakLine lets your Mac talk to you!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. Bark (AI) icon
     1 like

    Bark is a transformer-based text-to-audio model created by Suno. Bark can generate highly realistic, multilingual speech as well as other audio - including music, background noise and simple sound effects.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
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