Play.ht
An AI text-to-speech generator and voice cloning platform, offering realistic voices for various content creation needs.
Price: Freemium
Description
Play.ht is an AI-powered text-to-speech (TTS) and voice generation platform that allows users to convert written text into natural-sounding audio using a wide range of AI voices. It offers ultra-realistic voices, including neural voices, and provides features like voice cloning, custom pronunciations, and multi-voice conversations. The tool is primarily used by content creators, podcasters, marketers, and businesses looking to create audio versions of articles, videos, and e-learning materials. Play.ht stands out with its extensive voice library, support for over 100 languages, and the ability to fine-tune speech styles and emotions, making it more versatile than basic TTS readers.
How to Use
1.Sign up for a Play.ht account and log in.
2.Paste your text into the editor or upload a document.
3.Select your desired AI voice, language, and speech style.
4.Adjust pronunciation, add pauses, and customize voice parameters as needed.
5.Generate the audio and download it in various formats.
Use Cases
text-to-speechpodcast creationaudiobook narratione-learning contentvideo voiceoversmarketing audiovoice cloning
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Offers a wide selection of ultra-realistic AI voices.
- Supports over 100 languages and various accents.
- Includes voice cloning and custom pronunciation features.
- Provides commercial usage rights with paid plans.
- User-friendly interface for generating audio quickly.
Cons
- Advanced features like voice cloning are limited to higher-tier plans.
- Monthly character limits can be restrictive for heavy users.
- The highest quality voices might consume credits faster.
Pricing
Free Plan:
12,500 characters for text-to-speech
Access to standard voices
Non-commercial use only
Creator Plan:
$39/month (billed monthly) or $31.20/month (billed annually, 20% discount).
600,000 characters/year (50,000/month average)
Access to ultra-realistic voices
Commercial use
Voice cloning (1 voice)
Unlimited Plan:
$99/month (billed monthly) or $79.20/month (billed annually, 20% discount)
Unlimited characters
Access to ultra-realistic voices
Commercial use
Voice cloning (up to 5 voices)
Team access (up to 5 users)
Enterprise Plan:
Custom pricing
Contact sales for details
Dedicated support, custom voice models, and higher usage limits
Free Trial: Yes, the Free Plan acts as a free trial
Refund Policy: Not explicitly stated on public pricing pages, but usually handled on a case-by-case basis or service credits.
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