Unreal Speech vs Microsoft Azure AI Speech

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

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Unreal Speech

Cost-effective, scalable Text-to-Speech API with realistic human-like AI voices.
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Microsoft Azure AI Speech

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

Voice Quality

Unreal Speech Samples

Mean Opinion Score
Fiction
4.72
Non-Fiction
4.37
Conversation
3.91

Microsoft Azure AI Speech Samples

Mean Opinion Score
Fiction
3.69
Non-Fiction
3.13
Conversation
3.18

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

Unreal Speech Features

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

Microsoft Azure AI Speech Features

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

Features - Conclusion

  • Shared Features: Unreal Speech and Microsoft Azure AI Speech both provide essential text-to-speech features including per-word timestamps, pitch control, speed control, and compatibility with phone formats, catering to basic audio processing needs.
  • Additional Features of Microsoft Azure AI Speech: Microsoft Azure AI Speech offers voice cloning and multi-lingual support, enhancing its versatility for applications requiring a diverse range of voices and languages.
  • Consideration for Specific Requirements: Users should consider their specific requirements, such as the need for voice cloning or multi-lingual support, when choosing between Unreal Speech and Microsoft Azure AI Speech, selecting the option that best aligns with their project needs.

Pricing & Plans

Unreal Speech Pricing

Free

$0/mo

  • 250,000 characters

Basic

$49/mo

  • 3M characters
  • Extra: $16 per 1M chars

Plus

$499/mo

  • 42M characters
  • Extra: $12 per 1M chars

Pro

$1499/mo

  • 150M characters
  • Extra: $10 per 1M chars

Enterprise

$4999/mo

  • 625M characters
  • Extra: $8 per 1M chars

Microsoft Azure AI Speech Pricing

Free

$0/mo

  • 5 hours of audio (~225K chars)

Pay As You Go

$15/mo

  • 1M characters

Pricing & Plans - Conclusion

  • Cost-Effectiveness: Unreal Speech offers a more cost-effective solution across its tiered plans compared to Microsoft Azure AI Speech's Pay As You Go option.
  • Comparison of Highest Tiers: Unreal Speech's Enterprise plan provides 625 million characters for $4999 per month, offering significantly more characters per dollar compared to Microsoft Azure AI Speech's Pay As You Go option, which would cost $9375 for the same volume of characters.
  • Cost Savings for Large-Scale Deployments: Unreal Speech proves to be approximately 2x cheaper than Microsoft Azure AI Speech for large-scale deployments, particularly when considering the volume of characters offered at the top tier versus Azure's cost per million characters.
  • Consideration for Budget and Scale: Users should consider their budget constraints and anticipated usage levels when deciding between Unreal Speech and Microsoft Azure AI Speech, weighing the cost-effectiveness of each option for their specific requirements and scale of deployment.

Customer Reviews

Unreal Speech Reviews

4.8 out of 5
Average of 10 ratings from leading review sites.

Customers appreciate Unreal Speech's Text-to-Speech API for its affordability, ease of setup, and generous free tier. They find the API to be a cost-effective solution compared to competitors, with clear documentation and responsive customer support. The API is praised for its natural-sounding voices and seamless integration into various projects. However, customers express a desire for more voice customization options, support for multiple languages and improvements in voice realism.

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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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Summary

  • Voice Quality: Unreal Speech excels in voice quality across all types of content, providing a more lifelike and engaging listening experience compared to Microsoft Azure AI Speech.
  • Feature Comparison: Unreal Speech lacks voice cloning and multilingual support, whereas Microsoft Azure AI Speech offers these capabilities, enhancing its versatility for applications requiring a diverse range of voices and languages.
  • Free Character Limits and Scalability: Unreal Speech provides more generous free character limits and scales up to larger packages for enterprise needs, offering better value for high-volume users compared to Microsoft Azure AI Speech.
  • Consideration for Specific Needs: Users should consider their specific requirements, such as the need for voice cloning or multilingual support, as well as their budget constraints and scalability needs when choosing between Unreal Speech and Microsoft Azure AI 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.


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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?

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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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