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edge-ttsBalabolka
Free

Free and open source; it uses Microsoft's online service at no cost.

 Free

Freeware, funded by sales of the developer's Cross+A software.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, Command line
  • No API key or Microsoft account needed
  • Writes subtitles alongside the audio
  • Uses any installed system voice
  • Opens many document and ebook formats
  • Depends on Microsoft's online service, so it needs internet and could break if the service changes
  • Playback command needs mpv on macOS and Linux
  • Windows only
  • Voice quality depends on the installed speech engines
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: LGPL-3.0 License: Freeware
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 26, 2026

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