Summary of recommended text reading software. 7 selections that can be used for commercial purposes [Free/Paid]

Do you know about text reading software?

Text-to-speech software is software that converts documents such as text and characters into audio and reads them out loud .

In addition to reading in Japanese, we also have products that support multiple languages such as English, Chinese, German, Spanish, and Italian.

Some allow you to freely change the speed of the audio, and some allow you to download audio files such as .mp3.

You may think, "I'll never have a chance to use that kind of software."

However, text reading software is much more familiar than we think.

Furthermore, more text reading software has been developed and sold for various purposes than there were two or three years ago.

Even if you think, ``Okay, I'd like to try out some software, I'll look for it,'' but there are many software that aren't well-known, and it can be difficult to find software that suits your tastes in the vast ocean of the Internet.

This time, we will introduce a total of 7 recommended text reading software, both free and paid versions.

Many of the recent text-to-speech software read text very smoothly and sound like a human voice. The audio is also available for immediate viewing. Please check it out!

Many people want to try out text reading software, but don't feel comfortable spending the money to buy one.

For those people, we will start by introducing free software.

free text reading software

• text talk
• SoftTalk
• stick reader
• Coestation
• Ondoku

Ondoku

Ondoku is free and has a wide range of uses, and the sound quality is pretty clear and easy to listen to.

It can be used on the homepage, so there is no need to install it on your computer or smartphone. You can easily use it anywhere.

It also has a wide range of multilingual support, covering more than 30 countries. The created audio can be immediately downloaded in MP3 format. Commercial use is also possible.

• Price: 0 yen to 2,980 yen
• Tuning: Possible
• Audio: 180+ people
• Multilingual: over 30 languages
• Commercial use: possible
• Operating environment: PC/smartphone with internet connection

Ondoku

text talk

"Text Talk" uses the free text-to-speech synthesis system "Open JTalk."

Since the version stopped updating on 2015/02/03, the quality is honestly not very good.

I recommend using it to the extent that it's okay if you can use it for free.

• Tuning: Possible
• Audio: 8 people
• Multilingual: Japanese, English
• Commercial use: possible
• Operating environment: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista

text talk

SoftTalk

This is a tone of voice that is commonly called ``slow''.

It sounds like a mechanical sound, but it's not easy to hear. However, if there are subtitles underneath, you can hear it somehow, and I can't help but think it's unique.

Although it is free software, it allows detailed settings, such as being able to fast forward and rewind text line by line.

Regarding commercial use, some restrictions may be set by the provider of the speech synthesis engine/library. Be sure to check.

• Tuning: Possible
• Audio: 28 people
• Multilingual: Japanese, English
• Commercial use: Some possible
• Operating environment: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista

SoftTalk

stick reader

Bar Reader is software that incorporates AquesTalk.dll, which is the same as the voice of Soft Talk.

It uses the same engine and has the same sound quality as Soft Talk.

It seems that you are using an older version of AquesTalk (for Win), so commercial use is possible.

It sounds like a mechanical sound, but it's not easy to hear. However, if there are subtitles underneath, you can hear it somehow, and I can't help but think it's unique.

• Tuning: Possible
• Audio: 8 people
• Multilingual: English
• Commercial use: possible
• Operating environment: Windows 7 or higher

stick reader

Coestation

Coestation, provided by Coeste Co., Ltd., is an innovative service that allows you to use your own voice as a reading software.

By reading the specified text pattern aloud, the accuracy will improve and you can improve the quality of your text reading.

Currently, it is only available as a smartphone app and cannot be used from a computer.

• Tuning: Possible
• Voice: you
• Multilingual: Japanese
• Commercial use: Not allowed
• Operating environment: iOS

Coestation

Next, we will introduce paid software. After all, if you pay for it, you get a pretty good quality voice.

Paid text reading software

• VOICEROID+
• easy! AITalk3
• Ondoku

VOICEROID+

VOICEROID+ is a series that AHS Co., Ltd. has been selling since 2009.

The number of voices is increasing rapidly, and currently VOICEROID+ has a lineup of 20 voices.

You can edit the reading and intonation. By doing this kind of toning work, the sound becomes smoother and more like a real person reading.

This is a great software for those who want to create elaborate audio.

You can also download the trial version from the official page.

For commercial use, personal commercial licenses are also available.

• Price: 15,180 yen ~/1 speaker
• Tuning: Detailed settings possible
• Audio: 20 people
• Multilingual: Japanese, English
• Commercial use: Possible (separate license purchased)
• Operating environment: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

VOICEROID+

easy! AITalk5

AITalk is a series sold by AI Co., Ltd.

AITalk4 Koe no Shokunin, which is aimed at corporations, continues to evolve, with the number of speakers increasing to 17.

easy! Basically, AITalk5 cannot be used for commercial or business use by individuals.

However, you can use the regular license even for some parts that you think are "commercial use", such as narration on Youtube.

Can I upload to video sites such as YouTube and Niconico Douga?
easy! AITalk series

Permission is granted only for personal use by individual customers (including advertising display and affiliate use). For specific cases, please see the use cases on this page .

Source: FQA

For more information about commercial use, please see the FQA page.

• Price: 16,500 yen/5 speaker pack
• Tuning: Detailed settings possible
• Audio: 7 people
• Multilingual: Japanese, English,
• Commercial use: Basically not possible (depends on the case)
• Operating environment: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7

easy! AITalk5

Text reading software comparison list

Overall, what is recommended is

If you want to use it simply and intuitively, use Ondoku .

If you want to create a song with particular attention to tone, etc., use VOICEROID+ .

There are many different types of text reading software!

As I researched it, I was surprised at the amount of software available.

What surprised me even more was that text-to-speech software is now being used for a variety of purposes.

• A service that lets you read all the daily news in just 5 minutes.
• Used for narration in the program "Moyamoya Summers 2"
• Used as a YouTube voiceover

It has become a very familiar presence.

There are also some software that we were not able to introduce here. I will introduce that software on another occasion.

I would be happy if you read blogs other than this article and watch Youtube!

Well, I look forward to seeing you again.

■ AI voice synthesis software "Ondoku"

"Ondoku" is an online text-to-speech tool that can be used with no initial costs.

• Supports approximately 50 languages, including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, and German
• Available from both PC and smartphone
• Suitable for business, education, entertainment, etc.
• No installation required, can be used immediately from your browser
• Supports reading from images

To use it, simply enter text or upload a file on the site. A natural-sounding audio file will be generated within seconds. You can use voice synthesis up to 5,000 characters for free, so please give it a try.

Text-to-speech software "Ondoku" can read out 5000 characters every month with AI voice for free. You can easily download MP3s and commercial use is also possible. If you sign up for free, you can convert up to 5,000 characters per month for free from text to speech. Try Ondoku now.

HP: ondoku3.com
Email: ondoku3.com@gmail.com