MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech) is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
✨ NEW FEATURE: Dark mode is finally here! This is a text-to-speech browser extension that utilizes Microsoft Edge's Online TTS service. It offers several notable features: 1. Natural Sounding Voices: The extension provides high-quality, natural-sounding voices for a more engaging and enjoyable listening experience. 2. Multiple Language Support: It supports a wide range of languages, allowing users to listen to text in their preferred language or translate text into different languages. 3. Context Menu Item: The extension integrates a context menu item, enabling users to quickly and easily convert selected text into spoken audio with just a right-click. 4. Download Generated Audio File: Users have the option to download the generated audio files. 5. Advanced Controls: The extension offers advanced controls for adjusting the rate, pitch, and volume of the generated speech. 6. Free for Personal and Commercial Use: The generated audio files are free to use for both personal and commercial purposes. 7. User-friendly Interface: The extension features a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate and use. The extension provides language and country auto-complete functionality, making it quick and convenient for users to select the desired language or country for text conversion. Attribution: The extension icon is created by Freepik - Flaticon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/loud-speaker
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech) (original) | 4.1 | 7K+ | Free | MsEdge TTS Extension (Text to Speech) |
| Magical: Text Expander & Autofill | 4.4 | 300K+ | Free | Magical is a text expander and autofill automation app used by over 100K companies. Expand text like magic and auto-fill forms. |
| MightyText - SMS from PC & Text from Computer | 4.1 | 200K+ | Free | SMS from PC or Mac using your Android #. Sync Text Messages, Calls, Notifications, Photos, Battery Status |
| Ddict: AI Translation & Writing Assistant | — | — | Free | Translate text and enhance writing with AI for seamless language learning and communication in your browser. |
| Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ | 3.3 | 80K+ | Free | Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type! |
| Text to Speech for Google Chrome™ | 2.9 | 70K+ | Freemium | Want to listen to text being read out to you? |
| Image Alt Text Viewer | 4.4 | 70K+ | Freemium | Display alternative texts for images on a web page. |
| TLDR This - Free automatic text summary tool | 3.7 | 60K+ | Free | Automatically summarize any article, text, document, webpage or essay in a click. |
| Text Mode | 4.2 | 60K+ | Free | Browse the web without distractions via simple text based pages. |
| Riddr - Text to Speech reader for Chrome | 3.7 | 50K+ | Free | Tired of reading? Riddr is a FREE TTS extension that can read your news, favorite blogs, emails, and PDFs in 50+ languages. |
| Talkie: text-to-speech (TTS) | 3.6 | 40K+ | Freemium | Fast & easy text-to-speech. Read aloud from websites, PDF, email. Privacy-aware, open source code. |
Magical is a text expander and autofill automation app used by over 100K companies. Expand text like magic and auto-fill forms.
Why it replaces MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech): Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Magical is a text expander and autofill automation app used by over 100K companies. Expand text like magic and auto-fill forms.
SMS from PC or Mac using your Android #. Sync Text Messages, Calls, Notifications, Photos, Battery Status
Why it replaces MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech): Covers similar ground in the Writing category: SMS from PC or Mac using your Android #. Sync Text Messages, Calls, Notifications, Photos, Battery Status
Translate text and enhance writing with AI for seamless language learning and communication in your browser.
Why it replaces MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech): Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Translate text and enhance writing with AI for seamless language learning and communication in your browser.
Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type!
Why it replaces MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech): Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type!
Want to listen to text being read out to you?
Why it replaces MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech): Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Want to listen to text being read out to you?
Display alternative texts for images on a web page.
Why it replaces MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech): Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Display alternative texts for images on a web page.
Automatically summarize any article, text, document, webpage or essay in a click.
Why it replaces MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech): Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Automatically summarize any article, text, document, webpage or essay in a click.
Browse the web without distractions via simple text based pages.
Why it replaces MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech): Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Browse the web without distractions via simple text based pages.
Tired of reading? Riddr is a FREE TTS extension that can read your news, favorite blogs, emails, and PDFs in 50+ languages.
Why it replaces MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech): Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Tired of reading? Riddr is a FREE TTS extension that can read your news, favorite blogs, emails, and PDFs in 50+ languages.
Fast & easy text-to-speech. Read aloud from websites, PDF, email. Privacy-aware, open source code.
Why it replaces MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech): Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Fast & easy text-to-speech. Read aloud from websites, PDF, email. Privacy-aware, open source code.
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Magical: Text Expander & Autofill is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Magical is a text expander and autofill automation app used by over 100K companies. Expand text like magic and auto-fill forms.
Yes — Magical: Text Expander & Autofill, MightyText - SMS from PC & Text from Computer, Ddict: AI Translation & Writing Assistant are free.
