About Amazon Polly
Amazon Polly is AWS's cloud-based text-to-speech service that turns text into lifelike speech. With Neural TTS technology, Polly offers high-quality voices in dozens of languages, seamlessly integrating with other AWS services for scalable voice-enabled applications.
Key Features
60+ voices available
30+ languages
Neural TTS technology
SSML markup support
Custom lexicons
AWS ecosystem integration
Best For
AWS Developers
Enterprises
IoT Applications
Contact Centers
Cons
- •Requires AWS account
- •Less natural than ElevenLabs
- •Complex IAM setup
Amazon Polly Use Cases
Explore how Amazon Polly can be used for different applications:
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Amazon Polly offer a free tier?▼
Yes, Amazon Polly offers 5 million characters per month free for the first 12 months for Standard voices, and 1 million for Neural voices.
What is the Newscaster speaking style?▼
The Newscaster style is a Neural TTS feature that makes voices sound like professional news anchors, ideal for news and storytelling content.
Can I use Amazon Polly offline?▼
No, Amazon Polly is a cloud-based service that requires an internet connection to generate speech.