Speechify API
Integrate AI-powered text-to-speech into your apps with Speechify's Simba model for natural-sounding voices
API access with limited features, perfect for small projects or testing before upgrading
- 50,000 characters
- 100 minutes of Text-to-Speech
- 250ms latency
- 50+ languages
- 1,000+ pre-set voices available
- SSML support
- Speech marks
- Javascript and Python SDKs
- SOC2 certified
- No Voice Cloning
Unlimited access to our API and additional features. No commitments & no overages.
- Everything in Free +
- Unlimited characters
- 2,000 minutes of Text-to-Speech
- Includes Voice Cloning
- 20x cheaper than competitors
- Scales across millions of simultaneous phone calls
Tailored API solutions with flexible pricing and features for businesses with unique needs
- Everything in Free +
- Security questionnaires
- Custom terms & assurance around DPA/SLAs
- Bespoke Voice Cloning & Dubbing Services
- Multiple seats
- Priority support
- $5,000 annual commitment
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Developers Love Us
- Powerful & Reliable
Simba’s API has completely streamlined our text-to-speech needs. It’s fast, reliable, and delivers incredibly natural voices across multiple languages. Our team couldn’t be happier
- Scales Effortlessly
Handles large volumes without lag, perfect for enterprise-level applications and automation
- Fast & Reliable
Lightning-fast processing speeds ensure smooth, high-quality speech output every time
FAQ
The Speechify Text to Speech API (TTS API) is a high-quality tool that uses advanced speech synthesis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to convert text into natural-sounding speech across a wide range of languages and offers hundreds of voice options, including the ability to create a custom voice. It can complement transcription workflows, turning transcribed text into lifelike audio for applications such as accessibility tools, e-learning platforms, and multimedia content creation. It supports real-time applications, enabling developers to create lifelike voice overs, enhance user experience, and automate workflows.
Yes, Speechify Text to Speech API provides on-premise deployment options for organizations with specific security or compliance needs. This ensures that the entire text to speech process remains within your internal infrastructure and provides optimal reliability and latency. Contact our team to discuss your requirements and explore tailored solutions.
Speechify Text to Speech API is a multilingual voice API offering natural-sounding voices across a wide variety of languages and is capable of handling both texts written in a single language as well as mixed language outputs to optimize your global user experience. The following languages are supported:
English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Belarusian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Filipino, Georgian, Gujarati, Hungarian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Mandarin, Marathi, Nepali, Persian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, and Urdu.
We're actively working on adding even more new language options.
Yes, Speechify Text to Speech API supports Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML). This functionality allows developers to control pitch, speed, pauses, emotion, and other aspects of synthesized speech, enhancing customization for applications like audiobooks, e-learning platforms, and conversational AI.
The Speechify TTS API is a powerful tool widely utilized across various industries. In e-learning, it enhances educational content with lifelike narration, making lessons more engaging and accessible. For podcasts, it helps automate voice overs, ensuring seamless production. It’s equally effective for audiobooks, where it converts text into human-like voices for an immersive listening experience. In chatbots and conversational AI, it delivers high-quality, realistic voices that improve user interactions. Additionally, it supports accessibility by enhancing inclusivity for visually impaired users and is a game-changer for creating customizable apps with unique voices.
Integration is straightforward and requires basic RESTful API knowledge. Simply send HTTP requests with your text input formatted in JSON, configure parameters like voice and language, and retrieve the speech audio response. Detailed integration guides for popular programming languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript and code samples are available in our documentation to help you get started quickly. Access our docs for step-by-step instructions and developer-friendly SDKs and endpoints.
Authentication is handled via API keys. You can obtain your key from your Speechify account dashboard. To authenticate, include this key in the Authorization header of your HTTP requests.
The Speechify Text to Speech API supports widely used audio file formats such as MP3 and WAV, ensuring compatibility with various applications and devices, including Windows, Android, and Chrome. You can specify your preferred format in the request parameters to ensure compatibility with your application.
Yes, the Speechify Text to Speech API offers a range of voices across different languages and dialects. You can select specific voice attributes such as gender, accent, and tone to match your application's requirements. Additionally, the TTS API supports AI voice cloning through its speech recognition tools, enabling you to create a custom voice for personalized applications.
Limits depend on the pricing plan you select. Speechify Text to Speech API offers several tiers, including a free plan for basic needs and scalable options for larger text input and workloads. Visit our pricing page for detailed information.
Pricing is structured into various plans based on usage volume and features. Detailed information about each plan is available on our pricing page, allowing you to select the option that best fits your needs. Speechify provides an extremely generous free tier.
Data security is a top priority. Speechify encrypts all transmissions and complies with industry standards to ensure the privacy and safety of your text input and synthesized speech.
Compared to providers like ElevenLabs, PlayHT, IBM, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Polly, and Google Cloud Text-to-Speech, Speechify stands out as the best text to speech API with its focus on real-time speech synthesis, lifelike voice generation, and superior SSML functionality. Our unique voice models deliver a seamless user experience as well as the best combination of human-like quality, controllability, enterprise-grade focus, and scalability on the market.
Visit our official documentation for in-depth guides, tutorials, API references, and troubleshooting tips. For additional assistance, our support team is available to assist with any questions.
Yes, the SSML support through Speechify Text to Speech API allows you to fine-tune the speed, pitch, and tone of your synthesized speech to suit specific workflows or use cases. Detailed parameter configurations are outlined in our documentation.
Yes, it is legal to use AI voices generated by Speechify Text to Speech Voice API for approved applications, provided you comply with our terms of service and applicable laws.
Yes, you retain ownership of the audio files generated through Speechify TTS API, ensuring full control over their usage.
Speechify TTS API uses advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence to create human-like voices. These natural-sounding voices are ideal for audiobooks, voice overs, and other applications demanding high-quality audio.
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