8 recommended text-to-speech apps for Windows! Explaining free and paid commercial software

What app is recommended for reading text to speech on Windows?

Windows has many apps (software) that can read text aloud .

There are also many apps that can be used for commercial purposes , so you can feel free to use them when you want to read out text for work.

In this article, we will introduce in detail the recommended free and paid apps that can be used on Windows .

• A realistic text-to-speech app for work
• A text-to-speech app with attractive characters that can be used for hobby video production
• Standard Windows reading function

We will introduce you to the best reading apps for your needs, so you should be able to find one that's perfect for you.

Why not try creating realistic voice using this Windows-compatible text-to-speech app that uses the latest AI?

6 free text-to-speech apps for Windows

So, let's introduce some free text-to-speech apps for Windows !

• Ondoku
• Boyomi-chan
• Text Talk
• SofTalk
• COEIROINK
• VOICEVOX

There are also free apps that use the latest AI, so we recommend trying them out first .

AI-based text-to-speech apps are so realistic, it's like a real human is speaking!

1. Ondoku

"Ondoku" is a free web app type reading service .

It is a web app that can be used from a web browser , so it can be easily used from Windows.

"Ondoku" is a free web app that uses the latest AI !

It provides very realistic voice and high quality reading .

Because it is a web app, it can use the latest AI to read out loud even on low-performance PCs.

The audio of the reading can be downloaded as an MP3 or WAV file.

It's free and can read long audio!

"Ondoku" can be read for free without registration or login!

The number of characters that can be read aloud for free is

• Before registration and login: 1,000 characters
• After registration and login: 5,000 characters

With so many options available, you can use them immediately and easily whenever you need a text-to-speech audio.

Free for commercial use!

"Ondoku" can be used for commercial purposes even if it is free to use .

Many other text-to-speech apps require you to purchase a license for commercial use, so if you want to use the text-to-speech audio commercially, we recommend "Ondoku."

* Credit notation is required for free commercial use. Credit notation is not required for paid plans. For details, click here.

Equipped with foreign language reading and conversation functions

"Ondoku" also has foreign language reading and conversation functions.

It supports 48 languages, including Japanese and English.

The conversation function allows you to have the text read out in a conversational style using multiple voices.

Both features are available free of charge.

If you're looking for a free text-to-speech app that's OK for commercial use, we recommend "Ondoku"

If you're looking for a text-to-speech app that can be used on Windows, we recommend "Ondoku."

Why not try out this realistic AI reading service for free?

2. Boyomi-chan

"Bokuyomi-chan" is a free text-to-speech app that can be used on Windows .

This is an app that can read text aloud in a so-called "yukkuri voice," and can be downloaded for free from the software developer's website.

Although the Yukkuri voice is not realistic, the sound quality is good enough to hear and understand the content.

It's perfect for situations where you just need to be able to hear the content at a minimum .

It is very lightweight and does not put a strain on the PC, so it is widely used to read out comments during game commentary.

Another plus point is that this app is small, at just 1.5MB, compared to many Windows text-to-speech apps that have download sizes of over 1GB.

Commercial use is also free.

3. Text Talk

TextTalk is a text-to-speech app for Windows .

The speech synthesis engine

• OpenJTalk
• Microsoft Haruka Desktop(SAPI5)

is adopted.

The reading file can be saved in MP3 and WAV formats.

This app stopped being updated in 2015 and its speech synthesis engine is quite old , so it is not as realistic as the latest AI text-to-speech apps for Windows, but it does have basic text-to-speech functionality.

There are no particular restrictions on how the audio can be used, so it can be used commercially.

4. SofTalk

SofTalk is a text-to-speech app for Windows.

It is free software and can be used for free.

The speech synthesis engine

• Original voice synthesis engine
• MikoVoice
• SAPI (Utaei & Utaei 2, Open JTalk, Microsoft Speech Platform)

is adopted.

It was previously used to read text aloud with Yukkuri Voice alongside Boyomichan, but it is currently not compatible with Yukkuri Voice (AquesTalk).

The app itself is free, but if you want to use it for commercial purposes, you need to follow the terms of use of the speech synthesis engine, so be careful .

5. COEIROINK

COEIROINK is a free text-to-speech app.

Compatible with Windows and Mac.

This app is designed for original audio and video productions and offers a wide range of voices to choose from.

There are also attractive character illustrations for each voice tone.

In addition to the official and authorized voices, there is also a feature called "MYCOE" that allows users to publish and share their own voices .

The download size of the app itself is quite large at around 1GB, and the download size for adding additional voices is also large, so be careful if you are not using a fixed line.

There are GPU and CPU versions of the Windows app, and it can be used more comfortably on a high-performance PC equipped with a GPU (graphics board) .

It's a free app, but be careful with the terms of use

COEIROINK can be downloaded for free, but be sure to pay attention to the terms of use.

When using audio generated by COEIROINK, credit is required regardless of whether it is for commercial or non-commercial use.

In addition to the terms of use for COEIROINK itself, you will also need to follow the terms of use for each voice .

6. VOICEVOX

VOICEVOX is a free text-to-speech app.

Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.

This app uses AI to read in a natural voice , and also has a wide range of editing functions, such as intonation and reading in a conversational style.

Another great feature is that it can be read out in the voices of characters that are widely used on video sites, such as "Zundamon" and "Kasukabe Tsumugi."

This Windows app also comes in both GPU and CPU versions, and can be used more comfortably on high-performance PCs equipped with a GPU (graphics board) than the CPU version.

Please be aware of the terms of use for commercial use

The software itself can be used free of charge for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.

However, it is mandatory to include credit indicating that VOICEVOX was used .

In addition to the terms of use for VOICEVOX itself, you will also need to follow the terms of use for each character , so you need to be especially careful if you are using it for commercial purposes.

2 Paid Text-to-Speech Apps for Windows

Next, we will introduce paid text-to-speech apps that can be used on Windows.

• AI Voice
• CeVio

1. AI Voice

AIVoice is a text-to-speech app that uses the voice synthesis engine "AITalk."

This is a paid app available for both Windows and Mac.

A wide variety of voices are available, including characters that were previously sold as VOICEROIDs, such as "Yuzuki Yukari" and "Kotonoha Akane/Aoi."

Since it is a paid app, it provides very realistic reading aloud.

You may need a commercial license

For personal use, AIVoice can be used for a wide range of purposes, including monetization on video sites and affiliate marketing, simply by purchasing the product itself.

However, please note that even for personal use, a separate personal commercial license may be required, such as for the paid distribution of works that use audio.

In addition, a corporate commercial license is required for corporate use.

2. CeVio

CeVio is a text-to-speech app that uses AI to read realistic text .

Supported on Windows only.

You can use the voices of characters that are widely used on video sites, including "Sato Sasara" and "Suzuki Tsuzumi."

In addition to the "Starter" set, which includes the software itself and voiceovers, you can also purchase the voiceovers separately , allowing you to easily add voiceovers later at a discounted price.

The license is relaxed for personal commercial use

If you are using it for personal use, the license is relatively lenient, except that you must provide credit.

There is no need to register if you are using it to post videos to video sites.

If you wish to use it for media distribution of music or videos, all you need to do is register on the website.

However, a separate quote is required for corporate use or for personal use in connection with work contracted by a corporation .

How to read aloud using standard Windows functions

Finally, I would like to introduce the text-to-speech feature that comes standard with Windows.

Narrator feature in Windows

Windows comes equipped with a feature called "Narrator" to improve accessibility.

The setup is very easy.

First, open the Settings app .

In the Settings app, select Ease of Access .

Under "Ease of Access," select "Narrator."

Turn on the Narrator feature by clicking "Turn on Narrator."

You have now successfully turned on the Narrator feature in Windows.

When you turn on the Narrator feature, it can read out loud all text that appears on the Windows screen, including menus.

For example, when you open a browser, the text displayed is read out from the top to the bottom.

There is no save function

However, since the Windows Narrator function is intended solely to improve accessibility, it does not have the ability to save audio.

If you want to save the audio as an MP3 file or similar, we recommend using a text-to-speech app such as "Ondoku."

■ 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.

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