Top 20 Picks
Updated 2025

Best TTS for Audiobooks

Find the best text-to-speech services for creating audiobooks. Compare narration quality, long-form handling, and production features.

Top Picks for Audiobooks

#1

ElevenLabs

4.8
Free Tier

Industry-leading AI voice synthesis with ultra-realistic speech generation and instant voice cloning.

Ultra-realistic voice synthesis
Instant voice cloning
29+ languages supported
Emotion and tone control
#2

Speechify

4.6
Free Tier

Accessibility-focused TTS for reading documents, web pages, and books aloud.

30+ natural voices
PDF and document reading
Web browser extension
OCR for images
#3

Descript

4.6
Free Tier

All-in-one editing platform with Overdub AI voice cloning for content creators.

Overdub voice cloning
Video editing
Transcription
Filler word removal
#4

OpenAI TTS

4.5

Natural text-to-speech from the creators of ChatGPT, with simple API integration.

6 natural-sounding voices
HD audio quality option
Real-time streaming
Multiple audio formats
#5

Play.ht

4.5
Free Tier

Ultra-realistic AI voices with emotional control and a user-friendly platform.

900+ AI voices
142 languages
Voice cloning
Emotion controls
#6

WellSaid Labs

4.5
Free Tier

Ethical AI voice avatars with studio-quality realism for enterprise content.

50+ voice avatars
Studio-quality audio
Ethical AI practices
Pronunciation tools
#7

Google Cloud TTS

4.4
Free Tier

Enterprise-grade TTS with 220+ voices powered by Google's WaveNet technology.

220+ voices available
40+ languages and variants
WaveNet technology
Custom voice creation
#8

Microsoft Azure Speech

4.4
Free Tier

Enterprise TTS with 400+ neural voices and Custom Neural Voice for brand voices.

400+ neural voices
140+ languages
Custom Neural Voice
Real-time synthesis

How We Select the Best

Long-form quality
Narrator-style voices
Chapter handling
Emotional expression
Production tools
Export quality

Benefits of Audiobooks

Professional narration quality
Consistent narrator voice
Cost-effective production
Fast turnaround
Easy updates and edits
Multiple narrator options

Who Is This For?

Authors
Publishers
Self-publishers
Content creators
Educators

Quick Summary

  • 20 platforms compared
  • Top pick: ElevenLabs
  • Expert reviewed
  • Updated for 2025

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