Unreal Speech

Unreal Speech is a text-to-speech API that generates production-ready audio. It offers 48 voices in 8 languages and provides per-word timestamps, streaming audio in 300ms.

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Pricing

Freemium · Usage-based

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

About

What is Unreal Speech?

Unreal Speech is a fast and affordable text-to-speech API designed for developers and businesses. It offers production-ready audio generation with 48 voices across 8 languages. Key features include streaming audio in as little as 300ms, the ability to generate up to 10-hour audio files, and per-word timestamps for precise synchronization. The platform is significantly more cost-effective than competitors like ElevenLabs, offering an 11x cheaper solution. It supports various API endpoints for different use cases, from short, synchronous streams to asynchronous tasks for up to 500,000 characters. A free tier is available, providing 250,000 characters to get started.

Best used for

Ideal for content creators and developers who need to quickly convert text into natural-sounding speech, integrate text-to-speech into applications, and generate long-form audio content. Especially valuable for those seeking a cost-effective solution with precise word-level timing for synchronization.

Common actions

convert text to speech

generate audio

integrate TTS API

create voiceovers

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Capabilities

Key features

48 voices
8 languages
Per-word timestamps
Stream audio in 300ms
Generate 10-hour audio
Cheaper than competitors
API access

Target Audience

content creator

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Freemium · Usage-based

Free Plan

FAQs

What is the cost comparison between Unreal Speech and ElevenLabs?

Unreal Speech claims to be 11x cheaper than ElevenLabs for text-to-speech services. This comparison is based on public pricing, with custom plans potentially offering further savings for high-volume users. It aims to provide a more affordable solution for production-ready audio.

What are the character limits for different API endpoints?

The /stream endpoint supports up to 1,000 characters for instant responses. The /speech endpoint handles up to 3,000 characters, while the /synthesisTasks endpoint is designed for long-form content, allowing up to 500,000 characters for asynchronous processing.

Does Unreal Speech provide word-level timestamps?

Yes, Unreal Speech offers per-word timestamps, which are crucial for synchronizing audio with text, such as for highlighting words as they are spoken. This feature is available through various API endpoints, including a new websocket connection for real-time streaming.

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