Compare Azure AI Speech

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Pricing
Model
Pay-as-you-go, per character
Freemium
Starting Price
Not stated on the page we checked
$19/month (billed annually)
Has Free Version
Plan Summary
Free (F0) Neural: 0.5 million characters a monthPaid rates per 1M characters: dollar amounts not stated on the page we checked
Tiered subscription model including StarterProfessional, and Teams plans.
Other Specifications
Product Type
Text-to-SpeechAPI
Text-to-SpeechAI Video GeneratorAI Dubbing
Language Support
Languages Supported
100+ languages and locales (standard voices, Microsoft Learn)
more than 29 languages
Accent Variety
-
Multilingual voices available across various regions
Voice Quality
Quality Rating
Not stated on the page we checked
High
Tonal Description
Standard neural voices, HD voices, custom and personal voices
Natural voices via ElevenLabs; decent expressive quality but primarily for narration.
Voice Count
Total Voices
Not stated on the page we checked
Diverse selection including ElevenLabs library
Categories
Standard neural, HD, custom, personal
Narration, Professional, Multilingual
Ease of Use
Usability Rating
Developer-oriented (SDK, REST)
High
User Experience
Audio Content Creation tool in Speech Studio for no-code use
Intuitive script-to-video workflow designed for marketers
Integrations
API Availability
Yes, Speech SDK, REST API and batch synthesis API
API Access available for Enterprise users
Platform Integrations
N/A
ElevenLabsGetty Images
Use Cases
Primary Use Cases
Chatbots and voice assistantsAudiobooksIn-car navigation
Social Media VideosExplainersEducational Content
Applications
As listed on Microsoft Learn
Content creation for YouTube, LinkedIn, and marketing campaigns
Text to Speech Features
SSML Support
No
API Access
Multi Language
Emotional Impulse
N/A
Voice Cloning
No
Character/Word Limits
Plan Limits
Per-character billing; Chinese characters count as two
Based on video minutes and transcription hours
Monthly Limit
Free (F0) Neural: 0.5 million characters a month
Varies by plan
Commercial Rights
Included
N/A
Licensing Terms
Not stated on the page we checked
Commercial usage rights included for generated content
File Formats
Supported Formats
N/A
MP4MP3
Export Options
Formats not stated on the page we checked; models available at 24 kHz and 48 kHz
High-definition video export and audio-only options
Customer Support
Support Channels
N/A
Help CenterEmail Support
Priority Support
N/A
No

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