Voice-over AlternativesText to Speech Services and other similar apps like Voice-over

Voice-over is described as 'Text to Voice Converter app that will read aloud any text file on your device. For many languages it can read out from a PDF file with the help of a built in text extractor' and is a Text to Speech service. There are more than 25 alternatives to Voice-over for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Voice-over alternative is Balabolka, which is free. Other great apps like Voice-over are Read Aloud Extension, NaturalReader, eSpeak and TextAloud.

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Voice-over is a Text to Voice Converter app that will read aloud any text file on your device. For many languages it can read out from a PDF file with the help of a built in text extractor.

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Voice-over alternatives page was last updated Jul 8, 2021
  1. 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...

    61 Balabolka alternatives
    Balabolka screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Balabolka Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Portable
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8. Android icon  Android Sync
    9.  Remembers position in file
    Balabolka iconVoice-over Icon

    Balabolka VS Voice-over

    Is Balabolka a good alternative to Voice-over?
     
    • Balabolka is the most popular Windows alternative to Voice-over.

    • Balabolka is the most popular free alternative to Voice-over.

    • Balabolka is Free and ProprietaryVoice-over is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Read Aloud Extension icon
     24 likes

    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.

    71 Read Aloud Extension alternatives
    Read Aloud Extension screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Read Aloud Extension Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Microsoft Edge extension
    4.  Reading
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Read Aloud
    Read Aloud Extension iconVoice-over Icon

    Read Aloud Extension VS Voice-over

    Is Read Aloud Extension a good alternative to Voice-over?
     
    • Read Aloud Extension is the most popular Web-based alternative to Voice-over.

    • Read Aloud Extension is the most popular Open Source alternative to Voice-over.

    • Read Aloud Extension is Free and Open SourceVoice-over is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. NaturalReader icon
     20 likes

    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.

    126 NaturalReader alternatives
    NaturalReader screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome

    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 iconVoice-over Icon

    NaturalReader VS Voice-over

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    • NaturalReader is the most popular Mac alternative to Voice-over.

    • NaturalReader is Free Personal and ProprietaryVoice-over is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. eSpeak icon
     30 likes

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

    90 eSpeak alternatives
    eSpeak screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    eSpeak Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Spell Checking
    3.  Export to WAV
    4.  Support for Android Things
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.48) is from March 2014.

    eSpeak iconVoice-over Icon

    eSpeak VS Voice-over

    Is eSpeak a good alternative to Voice-over?
     
    • eSpeak is the most popular Android & Linux alternative to Voice-over.

    • eSpeak is Free and Open SourceVoice-over is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. TextAloud icon
     21 likes

    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.

    91 TextAloud alternatives
    TextAloud screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Built-in Dictionary
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Spell Checking
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Reading
    9.  Support for Windows Hello
    TextAloud iconVoice-over Icon

    TextAloud VS Voice-over

    Is TextAloud a good alternative to Voice-over?
     
    • TextAloud is the most popular commercial alternative to Voice-over.

    • TextAloud is Paid and ProprietaryVoice-over is Freemium and Proprietary
    • TextAloud is LightweightVoice-over is not according to our users
  6. Speechify icon
     6 likes

    Speechify is a text-to-speech application that makes it simple, fast, and easy to get your text read to you. Speechify also helps create audiobooks right within the app.

    54 Speechify alternatives
    Speechify screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Speechify Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Audio Books
    4.  Read Aloud
    5.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    6.  AI-Powered
    Speechify iconVoice-over Icon

    Speechify VS Voice-over

    Is Speechify a good alternative to Voice-over?
     
    • Speechify is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Voice-over.

    • Speechify is Freemium and ProprietaryVoice-over is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Speech Central icon
     3 likes

    ? The best text-to-speech experience - our proprietary engine significantly enhances the output of Apple's voices and AI voices (OpenAI, Azure, Google) by infusing their readings with emotion and variation.

    55 Speech Central alternatives
    Speech Central screenshot 1
    Speech Central screenshot 2
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    Speech Central screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Text to Speech
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Read Aloud
    9.  AI-Powered
    Speech Central iconVoice-over Icon

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  8. Speaking Email icon
     6 likes

    Speaking Email iPhone app speaks your emails out loud, making it possible to keep your eyes on the road while you listen. Simple gestures designed for use while driving give you the ability to skip, pause, archive, star or even reply on the go.

    50 Speaking Email alternatives
    Easy to set up and use
    Displays html emails to see context at a quick glace
    +2
    Instant reply with just two taps - no typing so it's safe for use in the car

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Speaking Email Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Voice control
    3. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    Speaking Email iconVoice-over Icon

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  9. Helperbird icon
     1 like

    Experience fast, accurate speech-to-text conversion on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and iOS with Helperbird's Voice Typing feature. Make communication simpler and more efficient. Try it free today!.

    50 Helperbird alternatives
    Helperbird screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Apps

    Helperbird Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Text to Speech
    3. Google Docs (Suite) icon  Google docs integration
    4.  Speech to text
    5.  Voice to Text
    6.  Book Recommendation
    Helperbird iconVoice-over Icon

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  10. Simple TTS Reader icon
     11 likes

    Simple TTS Reader is a small clipboard reader. Simply copy any text, and it will be read aloud. You can choose any installed speech engine, e.g. Microsoft Anna. This text-to-speech utility can also be minimized to tray.

    70 Simple TTS Reader alternatives
    Simple TTS Reader screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Simple TTS Reader Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    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 iconVoice-over Icon

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  11. SpeakLine icon
     2 likes

    SpeakLine lets your Mac talk to you!.

    94 SpeakLine alternatives
    SpeakLine screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    SpeakLine Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    SpeakLine iconVoice-over Icon

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  12. Intelligent Speaker icon
     3 likes

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

    58 Intelligent Speaker alternatives
    Intelligent Speaker screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox

    Intelligent Speaker Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Opera extension
    3.  Browser extension
    Intelligent Speaker iconVoice-over Icon

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