Practical guides on text-to-speech API pricing, provider comparisons, and cost optimisation. No filler, just useful information.
A full breakdown of TTS API pricing across every major provider - from $0.004 to $0.20 per 1,000 characters. Real numbers, real comparisons, no marketing spin.
A direct comparison of ElevenLabs and OpenAI for text-to-speech - covering pricing models, voice quality, latency, and which is better for different use cases.
Every major TTS provider offers a free tier. Here's exactly how much you get from each one, what the catches are, and which free tier is best for your project.
Practical strategies to cut your text-to-speech spending - from provider switching to caching, batching, and character optimisation techniques that actually work.
Can AI voices replace human narration for podcasts? We break down the cost per episode, which providers sound best, and how to set up a TTS podcast workflow.
The two dominant TTS pricing models work very differently. One charges per character, the other sells monthly quotas. Here's how to pick the right one for your usage pattern.
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