OpenAI Text-to-Speech vs Google Cloud Text-to-Speech

The best way to compare OpenAI Text-to-Speech vs Google Cloud Text-to-Speech: audio samples, latency, features, plans, pricing, and more.

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OpenAI Text-to-Speech

Convert text into lifelike spoken audio using one of the six built-in voices.
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Google Cloud Text-to-Speech

Allows developers to create natural-sounding, synthetic human speech as playable audio.

Voice Quality

OpenAI Text-to-Speech Samples

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

Google Cloud Text-to-Speech Samples

Mean Opinion Score
Fiction
3.93
Non-Fiction
3.82
Conversation
3.42

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

OpenAI Text-to-Speech Features

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

Google Cloud Text-to-Speech Features

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

Features - Conclusion

  • Feature-Rich Service: Google Cloud Text-to-Speech: In comparing the features of OpenAI Text-to-Speech and Google Cloud Text-to-Speech, it's evident that Google Cloud offers a more feature-rich service. Google Cloud supports voice cloning, pitch and speed control, and compatibility with phone formats, which OpenAI does not.
  • Additionally, both services support multi-lingual capabilities, but Google Cloud's broader range of features makes it a more versatile option for developers seeking to create natural-sounding, synthetic human speech.

Pricing & Plans

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

Google Cloud Text-to-Speech Pricing

Free

$0/mo

  • 1M characters

Pay As You Go

$16/mo

  • 1M characters

Pricing & Plans - Conclusion

  • Initial Value: Google Cloud's Free Tier: Google Cloud Text-to-Speech stands out for initial or low-volume users with its free offering for the first 1M characters, making it an excellent choice for those starting out or with minimal needs.
  • Economical for High Volume: OpenAI Text-to-Speech: For users with higher volume requirements, OpenAI Text-to-Speech becomes the more economical option due to its slightly lower ongoing costs. Overall, the choice between the two services depends on the user's volume of usage, with Google Cloud offering better initial value and OpenAI providing cost benefits for more extensive use.

Customer Reviews

OpenAI Text-to-Speech Reviews

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Google Cloud Text-to-Speech Reviews

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Summary

  • Versatility and Advanced Features: Google Cloud: When comparing OpenAI Text-to-Speech and Google Cloud Text-to-Speech, Google Cloud emerges as the more versatile and feature-rich option, offering advanced functionalities like voice cloning, pitch and speed control, and a broader range of audio formats.
  • Cost-Effectiveness for High Volume: OpenAI: Although OpenAI presents a slightly more cost-effective solution for high-volume users, Google Cloud's free tier for the first 1M characters provides exceptional value for new or low-volume users.
  • Overall Recommendation: Overall, Google Cloud Text-to-Speech not only offers better initial value but also a more comprehensive set of features, making it a superior choice for developers seeking to create high-quality, natural-sounding synthetic speech.

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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