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Microsoft Azure Speech

Cloud

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

4.4/5
140 languages
Founded 2019
Redmond, USA

Quick Facts

Voice Cloning Yes
API Available Yes
Free Tier Yes
Starting Price$15
Languages140+

About Microsoft Azure Speech

Microsoft Azure Speech Services provides enterprise-grade text-to-speech capabilities with over 400 neural voices across 140+ languages. It offers Custom Neural Voice for creating unique branded voices and seamlessly integrates with Microsoft's AI ecosystem including Copilot and Azure OpenAI.

Key Features

400+ neural voices
140+ languages
Custom Neural Voice
Real-time synthesis
Viseme output for lip-sync
Audio Content Creation

Best For

Enterprises
Game Developers
Accessibility
Customer Service

Pros

  • Largest voice selection
  • Excellent language coverage
  • Custom voice creation
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Cons

  • Complex Azure portal
  • Steeper learning curve
  • Custom Voice requires significant data

Microsoft Azure Speech Use Cases

Explore how Microsoft Azure Speech can be used for different applications:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many voices does Azure Speech offer?

Azure Speech offers over 400 neural voices across 140+ languages and variants, making it one of the most comprehensive TTS services available.

What is Custom Neural Voice?

Custom Neural Voice allows you to create a unique, branded synthetic voice by training a neural network on your own voice recordings.

Does Azure Speech support real-time streaming?

Yes, Azure Speech supports real-time synthesis and streaming, making it suitable for interactive applications and virtual assistants.