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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

Pika Speech is an advanced text-to-speech model that captures the nuances of inflection, rhythm, and timbre, making narrated content, characters, and spoken interactions resonate with a human touch. Rather than merely vocalizing text, it empowers creators to influence the tone and style of delivery for each line. Users have the option to select from a variety of preset voices or generate a personalized voice clone using just a few seconds of audio, and they can guide the performance with descriptive captions that specify the desired tone, such as upbeat and quick, deep and contemplative, or a tailored voice style. The model produces audio at a quality of 48 kHz and accommodates requests lasting up to five minutes, making it ideal for use in narration, character interactions, product demonstrations, storytelling, and various other spoken-content applications. Moreover, its design facilitates rapid iterations: during local tests, Pika achieved a real-time factor of 0.02, meaning that one minute of audio can be generated in approximately one second, allowing for efficient content creation and experimentation. This efficiency ensures that creators can quickly refine their audio outputs to meet their specific needs and preferences.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Brave Browser Yes 
ElevenLabs Yes 
Google Chrome Yes 
Microsoft Edge Yes 
Pika No 
Safari Yes 
Siri Yes 

Integrations

Brave Browser No 
ElevenLabs No 
Google Chrome No 
Microsoft Edge No 
Pika Yes 
Safari No 
Siri No 

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 No 
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 No 
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

Pika

Founded

2023

Country

United States

Website

experiment.pika.art/blog/pika-audio-models

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

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