Compare pricing and features across different text-to-speech providers. Find the best service for your needs based on price, free tier allowances, and capabilities.
| Free Allowance | Basic Plan | Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OpenAI | GPT-4o-mini-tts | $15.00 | None | N/A | |
Azure | Standard | $15.00 | 500K chars | 1M chars $15 | |
Google | WaveNet | $16.00 | 1M chars | 1M chars $16 | |
Google | Studio | $160.00 | 1M chars | 1M chars $160 | |
Amazon | Polly | $4.00 | 1M chars | 1M chars $4 | |
ElevenLabs | V2 Flash/Turbo English | $100.00 | 10K chars | 30K chars $5 | |
PlayAI | 3.0 mini | $150.00 | 30 mins | 50 mins $9 | |
smallest.ai | Waves | $40.00 | 30 mins | 3 hrs $5 | |
VoiceGen.org | Standard | $40.00 | 20K chars | 80K chars $10 | |
Hume.ai | Standard | $100.00 | 10K chars | 30K chars $3 | |
Murf.ai | Standard | $100.00 | 100K chars | 10K chars $1 | |
Descript | Standard | $80.00 | 5 mins | 30 mins $24 | |
Lovo.ai | Standard | $50.00 | None | 2 hrs $29 | |
Resemble.ai | Standard | $100.00 | None | 4K seconds $5 | |
Play.ht | Standard | $100.00 | None | 25K chars $5 | |
Cartesia | Sonic | $46.00 | 10K credits | 100K chars $5 |
Text-to-speech (TTS) services typically use one of several pricing models. Most providers charge per million characters processed, while others may offer plans based on minutes of audio generated or a credit system.
When comparing providers, consider not just the base rate, but also factors like voice quality, language support, and available features such as SSML or voice customization.
This is the standard pricing unit for most TTS services. The price listed is what you'll pay to process1,000,000 characters through the service to generate speech.
On average, about 1,000 characters (roughly 150-160 words) convert to one minute of speech, though this can vary based on speaking rate, language, and voice model.
Some providers charge for additional features like voice customization, storage of generated audio, or premium voices. Check the provider's full pricing page for details.
Prices listed are generally before any applicable taxes. Depending on your location and the provider'spolicies, additional taxes or fees may apply.