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I'm looking for a really good Text-to-speech for reading books (I'm willing to pay, within reason) (self.Blind)
submitted by Orefeus
So upfront I am not visually impaired I'm just broke/cheap and I was hoping there is a really good TTS out there that does a really good job reading books. I've only experience the really cheap TTS (like in Moon+Reader) and the really expensive (like Nuance $1 at least I think Nuance is expensive since its made only for businesses)
I'm absolutely willing to pay for a halfway decent TTS I simply can't find any
I'm absolutely willing to pay for a halfway decent TTS I simply can't find any
CloudyBeep 3 points 1y ago
What operating systems are you using, and which applications on those operating systems?
honestduane 2 points 1y ago
Why not just use the windows accessibility features that will let you do this automatically?
bwiu3290nc01m 1 points 11m ago
I think you could check out this post I've linked below! It goes over 3 different TTS options (1 for Windows, 2 for Android):
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I have been using the (free) apk linked in the Github in the above post, and just some things to note: 1) I find the voices are great at intonating, which has been helpful for my comprehension of written works, 2) the app is passing data onto Microsoft if you have concerns about that, 3) if you don't understand Mandarin, you might have to click around on different voices and buttons before you figure out what's going on, and 4) in my experience, it seems to require use of Wifi to run the TTS---I can't get it to work on data. Also, some voices don't seem to work. I've settled on using the voice Aria in English.
Another option I've used, which doesn't require the same Network permissions that the aforementioned apk asks for, is RHVoice: $1. I run it on Android offline, and it's worked for me for a couple years. It runs well when coupled with Librera Reader: $1
$1
I have been using the (free) apk linked in the Github in the above post, and just some things to note: 1) I find the voices are great at intonating, which has been helpful for my comprehension of written works, 2) the app is passing data onto Microsoft if you have concerns about that, 3) if you don't understand Mandarin, you might have to click around on different voices and buttons before you figure out what's going on, and 4) in my experience, it seems to require use of Wifi to run the TTS---I can't get it to work on data. Also, some voices don't seem to work. I've settled on using the voice Aria in English.
Another option I've used, which doesn't require the same Network permissions that the aforementioned apk asks for, is RHVoice: $1. I run it on Android offline, and it's worked for me for a couple years. It runs well when coupled with Librera Reader: $1
SiriuslyGranger 1 points 11m ago
Why are you asking on a blind sub if not blind?
Orefeus [OP] 1 points 11m ago
Who else would have the best answers? Why do you care if I am blind or not?
SiriuslyGranger 1 points 11m ago
Because this sub is for blind people and such not random tech support or solutions for sighted people.
Orefeus [OP] 1 points 11m ago
This is a public reddit for anyone to talk in. Frankly this has been a long dead thread anyways stop bitching at random people online
SLJ7 1 points 1y ago
We simply cannot give you a good answer until we know which devices and software you're using. To start though, all Apple devices come with natural sounding voices from Nuance, and many people use VoiceDream reader, which comes with optional paid voices along with letting you use the built-in ones, and lets you pause and resume the book while the phone is locked, just like Audible does. Android can run them using an app called Vocalizer. Windows 11 comes with a couple of really good voices, but I'm not sure if they're available outside of the insider builds yet, and they only work with the narrator screenreader. If you want specific voice or software recommendations, please add more info to your post and we'll probably have lots of ideas.
Orefeus [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Is there a way to use Nuance on Android? I was really impressed with the free demo they have online
SuccessfulHorror1815 1 points 1y ago
fastfinge 1 points 1y ago
If you have Alexa, you can just ask her to read your kindle books. She uses one of the natural sounding Amazon voices.
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vwlsmssng 1 points 1y ago
Does this help?
https://yourdolphin.com/en-gb/EasyReader-App
I haven't used it but it seems to use whatever built in voices your device has and the in-app purchases of specific voices such as "Daniel" or "Nathan".
https://yourdolphin.com/products/individuals/easyreader-app/voices
https://yourdolphin.com/en-gb/EasyReader-App
I haven't used it but it seems to use whatever built in voices your device has and the in-app purchases of specific voices such as "Daniel" or "Nathan".
https://yourdolphin.com/products/individuals/easyreader-app/voices
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