Overview
Amazon Polly is a cloud service that converts text into speech. It uses advanced deep learning technologies to produce natural-sounding speech in a variety of languages and voices. With Amazon Polly, developers can create applications that can talk, making it easy to add voice options to websites, apps, and devices.
This service is perfect for different types of businesses. For example, it can help create audiobooks, read news articles, or assist visually impaired users by providing spoken content. The voice output is so clear and realistic that listeners often can’t tell they’re listening to a computer-generated voice.
Moreover, Amazon Polly includes features like SSML support, which allows users to control aspects of speech such as pitch and volume. This makes it possible to create engaging and immersive audio experiences for users. Whether you need one voice or multiple voices, Amazon Polly gives you the flexibility to meet your needs.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Small-Business | N/A | - |
Key features
Multiple Languages
Supports over 20 languages, making it easy to create content for a global audience.
Variety of Voices
Offers dozens of voices, including both male and female options, allowing for choice based on the project's requirements.
Realistic Speech
Utilizes advanced technology to generate speech that sounds very natural and lifelike.
SSML Support
Supports Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) for fine control over the speech output.
Multi-Platform Compatibility
Works seamlessly across various platforms including web, mobile, and IoT devices.
Variable Speech Rate
Allows adjustment of the speed of speech, enabling users to tailor the experience to their audience.
Real-Time Processing
Provides quick text-to-speech conversion, suitable for applications requiring immediate responses.
Custom Lexicons
Offers the ability to create custom pronunciations, ensuring specific words are pronounced correctly.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Easy to Use
- High-Quality Output
- Flexible Pricing
- Rich Features
- Large Language Support
Cons
- Internet Requirement
- Cost Over Time
- Limited Voice Customization
- Potential Learning Curve
- Voice Options May Not Suit All Needs
Feature Ratings
Based on real user reviews, here's how users rate different features of this product.
Integration
Supports integration to existing applications or devices. 35 reviewers of Amazon Polly have provided feedback on this feature.
Based on 35 reviewsDeliver voices in real time to your application via an API. 35 reviewers of Amazon Polly have provided feedback on this feature.
Based on 35 reviewsSpeech Output
As reported in 35 Amazon Polly reviews. Provide tools to modify volume of voice.
Based on 35 reviewsProvide tools to modify pitch of voice. 35 reviewers of Amazon Polly have provided feedback on this feature.
Based on 35 reviewsBased on 34 Amazon Polly reviews. Provide tools to modify speed of voice.
Based on 34 reviewsProvide tools to modify pronunciation of specific pre-defined words. This feature was mentioned in 35 Amazon Polly reviews.
Based on 35 reviewsProvide tools to modify accent of voice. 35 reviewers of Amazon Polly have provided feedback on this feature.
Based on 35 reviewsProvide tools to modify emotion of voice, including happy, sad, and annoyed. This feature was mentioned in 35 Amazon Polly reviews.
Based on 35 reviewsAs reported in 35 Amazon Polly reviews. Allow users to change the speaking style, such as newscaster or conversational.
Based on 35 reviewsAudio Format
Allows users to create voices which sound natural and human-like. This feature was mentioned in 35 Amazon Polly reviews.
Based on 35 reviewsGives users the ability to choose from a number of audio formats including mp3, Linear16, and Ogg Opus. This feature was mentioned in 34 Amazon Polly reviews.
Based on 34 reviewsOptimize for the type of speaker from which your speech is intended to play, such as headphones or phone lines. 34 reviewers of Amazon Polly have provided feedback on this feature.
Based on 34 reviewsRating Distribution
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User Reviews
View all reviews on G2A pretty awesome TTS (Text to Speach)
What do you like best about Amazon Polly?
The way to handle Polly is pretty simple even when it uses an old XML format, it works pretty well and you can hear the voice even on phones or others pretty clearly. Sometimes it's not cheap but for projects that might not need to change the wording you can generate MP3 files, play them, and then just use Polly for specific dynamic sections, but remember that the voice still sounds really robotic, so maybe some of your clients are not going to like it.
Another thing that I like about Polly is that reacts really fast, the conversion from text occurs in less than a second even with big phrases, so your clients don't have to wait too long and it's already integrated into a lot of services like Twilio.
And in the end, it's covered by AWS.
What do you dislike about Amazon Polly?
I think the pricing it's something that I don't like too much, but with some "hacks" you can save some money.
Also, the way to handle it with XML looks pretty old, but it makes sense at the end as we have to "integrate it" with small sections of the phrases.
What problems is Amazon Polly solving and how is that benefiting you?
Where I work, we created a Bot that is dynamic for IVR, so the user can interact with him and the bot can help with some requests (like service requests, statuses, and others) and try to reduce the human interaction, we started using some MP3 files and some TTS systems like the Twilio default voice, but it sounds pretty bad sometimes, the switch between voices, and reading dynamic things like addresses and numbers was horrible, we switched to Amazon Polly and it solved almost everything in the best way possible.
Amazon Polly
What do you like best about Amazon Polly?
Human Like Voices: I appreciate that Amazon Polly leverages deep learning to generate speech that is remarkably natural. This makes applications feel more user-friendly and engaging.
Diverse Voice Selection: Polly provides a variety of voices in numerous lan...
My review on Amazon Polly
What do you like best about Amazon Polly?
I really like how Amazon Polly makes computers talk like humans. It sounds so natural, and you can choose different voices. It's great for making voiceovers for videos or making your apps talk. Super easy to use!
What do you dislike about Amazon Polly?
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One of the best AI TTS Tool out there!
What do you like best about Amazon Polly?
The ease of using the tool to generate AI Voice from text is splendid.
The support for SSML is also an added advantage.
The pricing is very nominal and you get a free tier subscription for a year (though with character limitations) but that's a boon to do R&...
Amazon Web Service's Best Text-to-Speech Tool
What do you like best about Amazon Polly?
It is the best tool available right now with natural voices. We can customise almost everything that is the best part. Easy to use and implement. Text can br converted into speech that is very easy to understand for everyone. Customer Support is very respons...
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FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about Amazon Polly.
Amazon Polly is a cloud service that turns text into realistic speech using advanced technology.
Amazon Polly offers a free tier for new users, but costs may apply as usage increases.
Amazon Polly supports over 20 languages, making it accessible for a global audience.
There are dozens of voices available, including both male and female options.
Yes, Amazon Polly has a user-friendly interface and provides clear documentation for integration.
Yes, Amazon Polly allows you to adjust the speech rate to fit your needs.
SSML stands for Speech Synthesis Markup Language. It allows more control over how text is spoken, including pitch and volume.
No, Amazon Polly requires an internet connection to function.
