Microsoft Azure AI Speech vs Lovo AI

The best way to compare Microsoft Azure AI Speech vs Lovo AI: audio samples, latency, features, plans, pricing, and more.

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Microsoft Azure AI Speech

Enables your applications, tools, or devices to convert text into human-like synthesized speech.
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Lovo AI

Hyper realistic AI voice generator that captivate your audience.

Voice Quality

Microsoft Azure AI Speech Samples

Mean Opinion Score
Fiction
3.69
Non-Fiction
3.13
Conversation
3.18

Lovo AI Samples

Mean Opinion Score
Fiction
N/A
Non-Fiction
N/A
Conversation
N/A

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

Voice Cloning
Multi-lingual
Per-word Timestamps
Pitch Control
Speed Control
Phone Formats (e.g. pcm_mulaw)

Lovo AI Features

Voice Cloning
Multi-lingual
Per-word Timestamps
Pitch Control
Speed Control
Phone Formats (e.g. pcm_mulaw)

Features - Conclusion

  • Advanced Features: Microsoft Azure AI Speech: Microsoft Azure AI Speech offers a broader range of features compared to LOVO AI, including voice cloning, multi-lingual support, per-word timestamps, pitch control, speed control, and support for phone formats.
  • While both services offer voice cloning and multi-lingual capabilities, Azure AI Speech provides more advanced controls for customization, such as pitch and speed control, and technical support for different audio formats. This makes Microsoft Azure AI Speech a more versatile and customizable option for users needing detailed control over their text-to-speech outputs.

Pricing & Plans

Microsoft Azure AI Speech Pricing

Free

$0/mo

  • 5 hours of audio (~225K chars)

Pay As You Go

$15/mo

  • 1M characters

Lovo AI Pricing

Free

$0/mo

  • 250,000 characters

Basic

$29/mo

  • 2 hours (~80K chars)

Pro

$48/mo

  • 5 hours (~200K chars)

Pro+

$149/mo

  • 20 hours (~800K chars)

Pricing & Plans - Conclusion

  • Cost-Effective Solution: Microsoft Azure AI Speech: In a direct comparison of pricing between Microsoft Azure AI Speech and LOVO AI, Microsoft Azure AI Speech emerges as the more cost-effective choice for text-to-speech services across all plans.
  • Even the most affordable LOVO AI plan is significantly pricier than Microsoft Azure's Pay As You Go option. For users seeking value, Microsoft Azure AI Speech offers a compelling advantage in terms of cost.

Customer Reviews

Microsoft Azure AI Speech Reviews

4.6 out of 5
Average of 88 ratings from leading review sites.

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.

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Lovo AI Reviews

3.4 out of 5
Average of 200 ratings from leading review sites.

Customers appreciate LOVO AI for its realistic and diverse AI voices, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness. Many find it a valuable tool for creating voiceovers and content across various languages. However, some users report issues with robotic-sounding voices in certain languages, limited emotional range, and occasional technical glitches. The customer support and interface improvements are also areas highlighted for enhancement. Despite these issues, many users see LOVO as a beneficial tool for efficient and flexible voice generation.

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Summary

  • Versatile and Cost-Effective: Azure's Strengths: When comparing Microsoft Azure AI Speech and LOVO AI in terms of voice quality, features, and pricing, Microsoft Azure AI Speech stands out as the more versatile and cost-effective option. It offers a wider range of features including advanced customization options like pitch and speed control, and supports more audio formats, making it suitable for a broader array of applications.
  • Competitive Pricing: Azure's Advantage: Additionally, its competitive pricing structure, including a free tier and a cost-efficient Pay As You Go plan, makes it an attractive choice for users prioritizing both quality and value in text-to-speech services.

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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.

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

-speaker voice generation at pricing that helps you scale.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.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.


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

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?

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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?

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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?

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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)?

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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?

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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?

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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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