Microsoft Azure AI Speech vs IBM Watson
The best way to compare Microsoft Azure AI Speech vs IBM Watson: audio samples, latency, features, plans, pricing, and more.
Microsoft Azure AI Speech
IBM Watson
Voice Quality
Microsoft Azure AI Speech Samples
IBM Watson Samples
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
Microsoft Azure AI Speech Features
IBM Watson Features
Features - Conclusion
- Comprehensive Capabilities: Industry Standard: Both Microsoft Azure AI Speech and IBM Watson offer a comprehensive suite of features for text-to-speech conversion, including voice cloning, multi-lingual support, per-word timestamps, pitch and speed control, and support for phone formats.
- This indicates a strong industry standard for text-to-speech services in terms of versatility and customization options. The parity in features suggests that the choice between these services could come down to other factors such as voice quality, pricing, or specific use case requirements rather than a significant difference in capabilities.
Pricing & Plans
Microsoft Azure AI Speech Pricing
Free
$0/mo
- 5 hours of audio (~225K chars)
Pay As You Go
$15/mo
- 1M characters
IBM Watson Pricing
Free
$0/mo
- 10,000 characters
Standard
$20/mo
- 1M characters
Pricing & Plans - Conclusion
- Comprehensive Capabilities: Industry Standard: Both Microsoft Azure AI Speech and IBM Watson offer a comprehensive suite of features for text-to-speech conversion, including voice cloning, multi-lingual support, per-word timestamps, pitch and speed control, and support for phone formats.
- This indicates a strong industry standard for text-to-speech services in terms of versatility and customization options. The parity in features suggests that the choice between these services could come down to other factors such as voice quality, pricing, or specific use case requirements rather than a significant difference in capabilities.
Customer Reviews
Microsoft Azure AI Speech Reviews
Customers appreciate Azure Text to Speech API for its ease of use, high-quality audio output, and seamless integration with other services. They find it particularly beneficial for accessibility and enhancing user experience across various applications. However, concerns about the cost and limited customization options are frequently mentioned. The API's multilingual support and continuous updates are praised, but some users desire improvements in voice naturalness and additional language options.
IBM Watson Reviews
Compare Alternatives
Microsoft Azure AI Speech Alternatives
IBM Watson Alternatives
Summary
- Robust Features: Both Platforms: When comparing Microsoft Azure AI Speech and IBM Watson for text-to-speech services, both platforms offer a robust set of features including voice cloning, multi-lingual support, and customization options like pitch and speed control.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Azure's Advantage: However, Microsoft Azure AI Speech stands out in terms of cost-effectiveness, offering a more affordable pay-as-you-go plan compared to IBM Watson. While the choice between the two may ultimately depend on specific needs or preferences, Azure AI Speech presents a compelling option for those prioritizing budget without compromising on quality or functionality.
TTS Property
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
Our next-gen TTS model surpasses competitors on performance at onespeaker voice generation at pricing that helps you scale.Our next-gen TTS model surpasses competitors on performance at one-tenth the cost. Enjoyspeaker voice generation at pricing that helps you scale.Our next-gen TTS model surpasses competitors on performance at one-tenth the cost. Enjoyspeaker voice generation at pricing that helps you scale.Our next-gen TTS model surpasses competitors on performance at one-tenth the cost. Enjoy
Signal Noise Ratio
Signal Noise Ratio
Signal Noise Ratio
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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