The MBROLA Project AlternativesText to Speech Services and other similar apps like The MBROLA Project

The MBROLA Project is described as 'The aim of the MBROLA project, initiated by the TCTS Lab of the Faculté Polytechnique de Mons (Belgium), is to obtain a set of speech synthesizers for as many languages as possible, and provide them free for non-commercial applications' and is a Text to Speech service. There are more than 10 alternatives to The MBROLA Project for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, SaaS and Xbox apps. The best The MBROLA Project alternative is NaturalReader. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try SpeakLine or Read Aloud. Other great apps like The MBROLA Project are kurzweil 3000, GhostReader, SpeechParrot.app and Speakabo.

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The MBROLA Project alternatives page was last updated Jul 8, 2021
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  1. 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.

    130 NaturalReader alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    NaturalReader screenshot 1

    NaturalReader Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Text Highlighting
    3.  Save-as-mp3
    4.  Read Aloud
    5.  Scroll sync
    6.  Portable
    7.  Support for Windows Hello

    NaturalReader VS The MBROLA Project

     

    • NaturalReader is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to The MBROLA Project.

    • NaturalReader is the most popular free alternative to The MBROLA Project.

    • NaturalReader is Free Personal and ProprietaryThe MBROLA Project is Free and Proprietary
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    SpeakLine

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    SpeakLine lets your Mac talk to you!.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    SpeakLine screenshot 1

    SpeakLine Features

    1.  Text to Speech

    SpeakLine VS The MBROLA Project

     
  4. Read Aloud icon

    Read Aloud

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    ReadAloud is a very powerful text-to-speech app which can read aloud web pages, news, documents, e-books or your own custom contents.

    76 Read Aloud alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Xbox
    Read Aloud screenshot 1

    Read Aloud Features

    1.  Text to Speech

    Read Aloud VS The MBROLA Project

     
  5. kurzweil 3000 icon

    kurzweil 3000

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    Breakthrough attention, language, and reading barriers with technology built to drive meaningful progress.

    68 kurzweil 3000 alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    kurzweil 3000 screenshot 1

    kurzweil 3000 Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Text Highlighting

    kurzweil 3000 VS The MBROLA Project

     

    • kurzweil 3000 is the most popular commercial alternative to The MBROLA Project.

    • kurzweil 3000 is Paid and ProprietaryThe MBROLA Project is Free and Proprietary
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    GhostReader

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    The premier Text-to-Speech solution for the Mac. GhostReader allows you to listen while your Mac does the talking in your language of choice

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    Platforms

    • Mac

    GhostReader Features

    1.  Text to Speech

    GhostReader VS The MBROLA Project

     
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    SpeechParrot.app

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    Online text to speech converter that comes without subscription model. Pay for only what you need. With more than 30 languages used to produce natural sounding voices for commercial use.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    SpeechParrot.app screenshot 1

    SpeechParrot.app Features

    1.  Text to Speech

    SpeechParrot.app VS The MBROLA Project

     

    • SpeechParrot.app is the most popular SaaS alternative to The MBROLA Project.

    • SpeechParrot.app is Paid and ProprietaryThe MBROLA Project is Free and Proprietary
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    Speakabo

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    With Speakabo, Convert your text to audio and download files in MP3. Speakabo has one of largest collection of realistic voices(100+ voices 20+ Languages) powered by AI. Get dazzling audio created in minutes with advanced customization with SSML tags.

    License model

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    Platforms

    • Online
    Speakabo screenshot 1

    Speakabo Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Read Aloud

    Speakabo VS The MBROLA Project

     
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    Central Access Reader

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    Central Access Reader (CAR) is a free TTS application, which reads docx files and pasted text using the voices installed on your pc.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Central Access Reader screenshot 1

    Central Access Reader Features

    1.  Text to Speech

    Central Access Reader VS The MBROLA Project

     

    • Central Access Reader is the most popular Open Source alternative to The MBROLA Project.

    • Central Access Reader is Free and Open SourceThe MBROLA Project is Free and Proprietary
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    Naturaltts.com

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    Naturaltts.com is an online text to speech converter with natural sounding voices. Ability to download files in mp3. Available for Personal and Commercial Usage.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Naturaltts.com screenshot 1

    Naturaltts.com Features

    1.  Text to Speech

    Naturaltts.com VS The MBROLA Project

     
  12. Notevibes.com icon

    Notevibes.com

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    Notevibes.com - online text-to-speech web app with realistic voices. You can download your converted text into mp3 format.

    License model

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    Notevibes.com Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Export to WAV
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Save-as-mp3

    Notevibes.com VS The MBROLA Project

     
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    ClaroRead

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    ClaroRead is an assistive technology software helping to readers with dyslexia to read aloud and providing word-prediction options for struggling writers.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    ClaroRead Features

    1.  Proofreading
    2.  Word Prediction

    ClaroRead VS The MBROLA Project

     

    • ClaroRead is the most popular iPad alternative to The MBROLA Project.

    • ClaroRead is Paid and ProprietaryThe MBROLA Project is Free and Proprietary
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    RoboVoice

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    Easily convert text to WAV audio files and use them directly in other programs via drag and drop!

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Direct usage of generated audio files in other programs via drag & drop.

    RoboVoice Features

    1.  Text to Speech

    RoboVoice VS The MBROLA Project

     
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