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ResponsiveVoice.org
The easiest way to add voice to your website
Text-to-SpeechWeb AccessibilityAPI
Pricing
| Starting Price | $31/mo | $39/mo (Billed Annually) |
| Has Free Version | ||
| Plan Summary | Paid plans ~$31+/moUnlimited plan ~$49/moEnterprise custom. | Pro starts at $39/mo billed annually (2 months free) or $49/moFree for non-commercial use |
| Model | Freemium | Freemium |
Other Specifications
| Product Type | Text-to-SpeechVoice CloningAI Audio Studio | Text-to-SpeechWeb Accessibility Tool |
Character/Word Limits
| Monthly Limit | ~3M characters/yr depending on plan | No explicit character limits shown |
| Plan Limits | Character limits vary based on specific paid tiers. | Real-time streaming only (no file generation) |
Ease of Use
| Usability Rating | Moderate | High |
| User Experience | Editor with customization options; moderate learning curve. | Simple JS library/embed, easy to add voices to site |
Integrations
| Platform Integrations | Plugins | JavaScriptWebsitesApps |
| API Availability | API available in higher plans. | Developer API available for TTS integration |
Voice Cloning
| Mechanism | Instant and high-fidelity cloning | - |
| Requirements | Fast cloning with short audio sample. | - |
Use Cases
| Primary Use Cases | PodcastsWeb ContentGlobal Content | Web TTSAccessibilityReading pages aloud |
| Applications | Voiceovers and multi-language content localization. | Simple voice features for websites and apps |
Text to Speech Features
| Voice Cloning | No | |
| SSML Support | ||
| API Access | ||
| Multi Language | ||
| Emotional Impulse | No |
Language Support
| Languages Supported | more than 142 languages | ~51 languages available |
| Accent Variety | Multi-accent support | Available for major global languages |
File Formats
| Supported Formats | MP3WAV | N/A |
| Export Options | Standard audio exports via editor or API. | No file generation; real-time streaming only |
Commercial Rights
| Included | No | |
| Licensing Terms | Paid plans include commercial rights. | Free for non-commercial; commercial requires Pro/paid with attribution specifics |
Customer Support
| Support Channels | EmailHelp Center | Website |
| Priority Support | No | No |
Voice Count
| Total Voices | more than 900 voices | ~158 voices |
| Categories | Very wide selection of neural voices | Browser-based voices |
Voice Quality
| Quality Rating | High | Medium |
| Tonal Description | Natural voices with variety; quality generally strong but varies by voice. | Browser/HTML5 voices — decent but generally less natural than advanced neural TTS; client-side dependent |
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