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Description

Aloud is a native text-to-speech application for macOS that allows users to listen to selected text, PDFs, screenshots, images, and web articles. It has the capability to read selections from various Mac applications, can bypass headers, footers, and page numbers in PDFs, recognizes text from scanned pages and images on-device, and highlights words as they are read aloud. Playback can be managed through a compact floating reader, allowing users to resume previous readings, modify the reading speed, set specific pronunciations, and export audio files in the M4A format. The app includes voices available on macOS along with the optional Kokoro neural voice, which operates locally on compatible Macs. Additionally, users have the option to integrate their own ElevenLabs or Cartesia API keys for accessing cloud voices, though those services may incur separate charges. Aloud caters to Mac users who prefer an auditory experience while engaging with documents, conducting research, writing, or browsing web content. It is compatible with macOS 14 or newer and is available for purchase as a one-time fee. This makes it an ideal solution for those seeking convenience and efficiency in their multitasking endeavors.

Description

Create applications and services that communicate in a more human-like manner. Set your brand apart with a tailored and authentic voice generator, offering a range of vocal styles and emotional expressions to suit your specific needs, whether for text-to-speech tools or customer support bots. Achieve seamless and natural-sounding speech that closely mirrors the nuances of human conversation. You can easily customize the voice output to best fit your requirements by modifying aspects such as speed, tone, clarity, and pauses. Reach diverse audiences globally with an extensive selection of 400 neural voices available in 140 different languages and dialects. Transform your applications, from text readers to voice-activated assistants, with captivating and lifelike vocal performances. Neural Text to Speech encompasses multiple speaking styles, including newscasting, customer support interactions, as well as varying tones such as shouting, whispering, and emotional expressions such as happiness and sadness, to further enhance user experience. This versatility ensures that every interaction feels personalized and engaging.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Azure AI Content Safety No 
Azure AI Services No 
Brave Browser Yes 
ElevenLabs Yes 
Expertflow Contact Center No 
Google Chrome Yes 
Lont No 
Medeo No 
Microsoft Edge Yes 
PubNub No 
Safari Yes 
Siri Yes 
Smart IVR No 
Wordspilot No 
voximplant No 

Integrations

Azure AI Content Safety Yes 
Azure AI Services Yes 
Brave Browser No 
ElevenLabs No 
Expertflow Contact Center Yes 
Google Chrome No 
Lont Yes 
Medeo Yes 
Microsoft Edge No 
PubNub Yes 
Safari No 
Siri No 
Smart IVR Yes 
Wordspilot Yes 
voximplant Yes 

Pricing Details

$19 one-time
$19 one-time license per Mac; no recurring Aloud subscription. Optional ElevenLabs or Cartesia voice usage is billed separately by those services.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Aloud

Country

United States

Website

aloudapp.app/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/cognitive-services/text-to-speech/

Product Features

Text to Speech

API No 
Adjust Speaking Rate / Pitch No 
Audio Optimization No 
Custom Lexicons No 
Different Voice Choices No 
Multi-Language Support No 
Synchronize Speech No 

Product Features

Text to Speech

API Yes 
Adjust Speaking Rate / Pitch Yes 
Audio Optimization Yes 
Custom Lexicons Yes 
Different Voice Choices Yes 
Multi-Language Support Yes 
Synchronize Speech Yes 

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