Google Cloud Text-to-Speech vs OpenAI Text-to-Speech
The best way to compare Google Cloud Text-to-Speech vs OpenAI Text-to-Speech: audio samples, latency, features, plans, pricing, and more.
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Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
Allows developers to create natural-sounding, synthetic human speech as playable audio.
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OpenAI Text-to-Speech
Convert text into lifelike spoken audio using one of the six built-in voices.
Voice Quality
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech Samples
Mean Opinion Score
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Conversation
OpenAI Text-to-Speech Samples
Mean Opinion Score
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Conversation
Mean Opinion Score (MOS) is a numerical measure that represents the perceived quality of audio samples, commonly used in evaluating text-to-speech systems. The score ranges from 1 to 5, with 1 indicating poor quality and 5 signifying excellent quality. These scores are derivedfrom comprehensive, professionally-conducted evaluations, and are anonymized to ensure unbiased results.
Features
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech Features
Voice Cloning
Multi-lingual
Per-word Timestamps
Pitch Control
Speed Control
Phone Formats (e.g. pcm_mulaw)
OpenAI Text-to-Speech Features
Voice Cloning
Multi-lingual
Per-word Timestamps
Pitch Control
Speed Control
Phone Formats (e.g. pcm_mulaw)
Features - Conclusion
- Feature Comparison: Google Cloud Text-to-Speech provides a more comprehensive set of features, including voice cloning, pitch control, speed control, and support for phone formats, making it a versatile choice for developers.
- Language Support: Both Google Cloud Text-to-Speech and OpenAI Text-to-Speech support multiple languages, but Google's service offers greater versatility in audio output customization.
- OpenAI's Offering: OpenAI Text-to-Speech, while more limited in features, is suitable for applications that require basic text-to-speech conversion without the need for advanced audio customization.
- Application Suitability: The choice between the two services should be based on the specific needs of the project—whether there's a requirement for detailed customization with Google Cloud or straightforward functionality with OpenAI Text-to-Speech.
Pricing & Plans
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech Pricing
Free
$0/mo
- 1M characters
Pay As You Go
$16/mo
- 1M characters
OpenAI Text-to-Speech Pricing
Pay As You Go
$15/mo
- 1M characters
- Optimized for speed
Pay As You Go (TTS HD)
$30/mo
- 1M characters
- Optimized for quality
Pricing & Plans - Conclusion
- Free Tier Advantage: Google Cloud Text-to-Speech offers a valuable free tier, which is particularly beneficial for users with low usage needs or those just starting out, providing an initial cost advantage.
- High Usage Cost-Effectiveness: OpenAI Text-to-Speech becomes more cost-effective for users with higher usage demands, offering slightly cheaper rates for extensive use compared to Google Cloud.
- Overall Cost Consideration: While Google Cloud Text-to-Speech provides an initial financial benefit with its free offering, OpenAI Text-to-Speech presents a better long-term deal for users with larger, ongoing text-to-speech needs.
- Choosing Based on Usage: The decision between Google Cloud Text-to-Speech and OpenAI Text-to-Speech should be based on the specific usage levels—low usage favoring Google's free tier, and high usage benefiting from OpenAI's cost-efficiency.
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Summary
- Google Cloud Text-to-Speech Advantages: Offers higher voice quality scores and a more comprehensive range of features including voice cloning and audio customization. It also provides a valuable free tier suitable for users with low usage needs.
- OpenAI Text-to-Speech Cost Efficiency: While more limited in features and lacking a free tier, OpenAI Text-to-Speech offers slightly more cost-effective pricing for users with higher usage demands.
- Feature and Quality Considerations: Google Cloud Text-to-Speech is better suited for users who value quality and versatility in their text-to-speech applications, providing advanced capabilities and customization options.
- Cost Prioritization: OpenAI's service may be more appealing for those prioritizing cost effectiveness in larger projects, especially when higher usage levels are expected.
- Service Selection Based on Needs: Users should consider their specific needs—whether they prioritize high quality and feature-rich services with Google Cloud or more budget-friendly options for extensive use with OpenAI.
TTS Property
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Our next-gen TTS model surpasses competitors on performance at one-tenth the cost. Enjoy low latency websocket support and mult-speaker voice generation at pricing that helps you scale.
TTS Property
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Signal Noise Ratio
Signal Noise Ratio
Signal Noise Ratio
The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is a crucial metric that measures the amount of useful information vs. false or irrelevant background noise, frequently measured in decibels (dB). Engineers aim to maximize SNR to enhance system performance by minimizing noise interference.
Do you offer any free credits for TTS & ASR?
We offer a generous free plan for developers with one month of free:
- 160 hours of text-to-speech generation
- 1.2 million characters of speech-to-text transcription
What is the monthly subscription?
Our monthly plan is $20 per month for
- 160 hours of text-to-speech generation
- 1.2 million characters of Speech-to-Text transcription
Once you exceed those limits, you can add $5 top-ups to your plan for
- additional 30hrs of Text-to-Speech
- additional 300,000 characters of Speech-to-Text
Do you offer voices & transcription other in languages?
We currently only have English voice generation & transcription. But we're working on multilingual voice support, expected to roll out in 2-3 months.
Can I create custom voices (voice cloning)?
Please contact us at founders@snr.audio with your custom voice (voice cloning) usecase. Once approved by our compliance team, you will get access to your custom voice in under 48-72 hours.
Can I use the generated audio & transcription commercially?
Yes, audio & transcription generated with Signal Noise Labs can be used commercially. You own the license to the generated content to perpetuity.
How do I cancel my subscription?
You can cancel your subscription at any time. Go to the Subscription panel in the dashboard and click the "Cancel Subscription" button.
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