--- description: Review of Google Cloud Text-to-Speech Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Google Cloud Text-to-Speech | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Text-To-Speech Software](/directory/4466/text-to-speech/software) > [Google Cloud Text-to-Speech](/software/329824/cloud-text-to-speech) # Google Cloud Text-to-Speech Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/329824/cloud-text-to-speech Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/329824/cloud-text-to-speech?page=2) > Google Cloud Text-to-Speech is an AI-driven service that transforms written text into audio that sounds natural. It is used by businesses and developers in various fields, including customer service, content creation, accessibility, gaming, and IoT device manufacturing. This technology enables voice capabilities for applications such as contact centers, audiobooks, podcasts, electronic program guides, and voice-enabled devices. The service offers access to over 380 voices in 75 languages and variants. It utilizes DeepMind's speech synthesis technology, providing options like Gemini-TTS for contextual speech synthesis and Chirp 3 HD voices for conversational audio with low-latency streaming. Users can create custom voices with just 10 seconds of audio input, supporting over 30 locales. Customization features include SSML tags and plaintext scripting to control pronunciation, delivery, and formatting, as well as adjustable pitch, speaking rate, and volume. The platform supports both streaming and long-form audio synthesis, accommodating real-time conversations and extended content generation. It outputs audio in formats such as MP3, Linear16, and OGG Opus, optimized for various playback devices, including headphones and phone lines. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 12 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 12 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0.50 - **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - AI Copilot - AI Voices - API - Activity Dashboard - Audio Editor - Chatbot - Custom Voices - For Marketers - Generative AI - Multi-Language - Multi-Voice - Real-Time Data - SSML Support - Text Analysis - Voice Generator ## Integrations (9 total) - Experience - Nat - Studio - Studio - Studio - Studio - Unity - Unity - Unity ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Text-To-Speech Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4466/text-to-speech/software) ## Related Categories - [Text-To-Speech Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4466/text-to-speech/software) - [Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4360/artificial-intelligence/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Free credits and starting balance does good enough to set your foot in the world of amazement. > > **Cons**: Starting balance could get renewed more often for us educators so we can introduce the wonders of AI to our students. > > Tried this voiceover specification with students for a project and fancied it a lot. ----- ### "Text to voice" — 5.0/5 > **Merix** | *30 October 2023* | Glass, Ceramics & Concrete | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Voice used almost resemble the human natural voice with different vocal of both male and female voices therefore text can be translated in different voices and languages this triggers different groups of audiences. It is seamless and integrates with Google cloud translation ai to provide a comprehensive service for customers. > > **Cons**: Probably Google cloud fails to convert some languages to speech > > Google cloud text to speech also store the end results to cloud. ----- ### "Great asset but not that easy to use" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *10 March 2022* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I mainly use in community service activities to translate word into fluent audio, hence it is a real help to persons with disabilities. The different accents and vices offered is a plus, you can go deep or high pitch depending on the nature of the task at hand. > > **Cons**: Its somewhat time consuming to input words and and require good coding skills. > > Its a very useful tool to have and use, however it requires some technical skills to operate effectively. ----- ### "Making my work simply" — 5.0/5 > **Yash** | *5 November 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Its makes my work more simple and easier. It saves my time is reading multiple messages and texts where i can alternatively do other works in the reading time. > > **Cons**: Some words have some pronounciation issue and more languages or not auto recognised > > My overall experience is good and time saver. ----- ### "Simplistic tool for the transformation from text to speech" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *2 May 2022* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The API is very simple and easy to implement and integrate. Not much effort or skills are required. Even beginners can use it with ease. > > **Cons**: The API on the one hand is simple but on the other hand not much efficient. Random error occurrence is annoying. > > Overall it is simple and good for basic tasks ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/329824/cloud-text-to-speech?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/329824/cloud-text-to-speech) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data