Text to speech
iSpeech: review, pricing, data and alternatives
iSpeech serves people who want to turn text into speech or transcribe a voice recording. Its API also lets developers integrate speech synthesis into an application. A free tier exists; the first paid plan costs $2.95 per month. Access and transparency score: 58/100, #8 of 10 in its category.
What is iSpeech?
iSpeech serves people who want to turn text into speech or transcribe a voice recording. Its API also lets developers integrate speech synthesis into an application.
According to its documentation, iSpeech lets you:
- turn text into speech
- transcribe a voice recording
- adjust playback speed
- integrate speech synthesis into an application
We file it under Text to speech, the category of tools to turn text into natural speech, and it also overlaps with speech to text. The category lists 10 verified tools on this site.
The publisher is iSpeech, Inc., based in United States.
Who is it for?
It is mostly useful to these profiles: developers, teachers, and podcasters. The need it covers is simple to state: turn text into natural speech.
iSpeech is a good candidate if:
- you want to try before paying
- you plan to connect it to your tools or automations through its API
Before deciding, run a trial on a real task and measure the time saved: it is the only criterion that really counts.
How much does iSpeech cost?
Pricing model: freemium (limited free use, then paid). A free plan is offered, usually limited in volume or features.
The first paid plan costs $2.95 per month (Plus for personal use; pricing is also specified in the official pricing policy), according to the pricing page, checked on October 24, 2026.
Per month, that is cheaper than the category median ($9 per month, based on tools with a published price).
To estimate what the same work would cost done directly with an AI model, use our API price calculator. Prices change often: always check the official site before subscribing.
Data and privacy
The publisher does not clearly state where data is hosted. Assume your content may leave your region.
For professional use, check that a data processing agreement (DPA) is offered, and do not send customers' personal data or confidential documents without one.
Exporting your content: yes (details on the official site). Being able to get your data back makes switching tools easier later.
Three habits apply to every AI tool:
- turn off the use of your content for training if the option exists
- use a work account separate from your personal account
- review everything the tool produces before publishing or sending it
Platforms, languages and API
iSpeech runs on: web browser and API.
Interface languages: English.
A public API lets you call it from your own programs or an automation tool, and plug it into an AI agent.
How we scored it
Our 58/100 score does not judge output quality: it measures what can be publicly verified about access to the tool, its openness and how far the publisher can be trusted.
| Criterion | Points | What counts |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 25/30 | free tier, published price, French interface |
| Openness | 20/30 | API, data export, open code |
| Trust | 13/40 | identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists |
The full calculation is explained on our method page.
Comparison with alternatives
iSpeech against other tools in the text to speech category:
| Tool | Free | Entry price | API | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iSpeech | Yes | $2.95 per month | Yes | 58 |
| ElevenLabs | Yes | $1 per month | Yes | 90 |
| Murf AI | Yes | $19 per month | Yes | 81 |
| Speechify | Yes | $29 per month | Yes | 75 |
| LOVO AI | Yes | not published | Yes | 68 |
| WellSaid | Yes | $120 per year | Yes | 68 |
| Speech Studio | Yes | not published | Yes | 61 |
| Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS | Yes | $0.25 pay as you go | Yes | 58 |
Verdict
iSpeech is a decent option; compare its price and terms with the category leaders.
Strengths
- Free tier to try it
- Cheaper than its category median
- Public API
Limitations
- Data hosting not disclosed
Avoid if…
- You handle sensitive personal data without a processing agreement
Alternatives
- ElevenLabsfree tier
- Murf AIfree tier
- Speechifyfree tier
- LOVO AIfree tier
- WellSaidfree tier
- Speech Studiofree tier
Categories and jobs
Learn more
Frequently asked questions
Is iSpeech free?
Yes, a free plan exists, with usage limits. The first paid plan costs $2.95 per month.
Where is iSpeech data stored?
The publisher does not clearly say so in its public documentation.
Does iSpeech have an API?
Yes, a public API is documented.
What are the alternatives to iSpeech?
In the same category: ElevenLabs, Murf AI, Speechify, and LOVO AI.
iSpeech or ElevenLabs: which one to choose?
ISpeech starts at $2.95 per month, ElevenLabs at $1 per month and our score is 58/100 for iSpeech and 90/100 for ElevenLabs. Try both on the same task before paying.
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