Creating with Text to Speech software, even with the best AI tools is generally an iterative process, trying out voices, editing scripts for pacing and pronunciation, etc., especially if you want multiple speakers or an audiobook with multiple characters. Vois supports up to ten speakers/characters with automatic recognition when importing scripts. Very few TTS systems do that at present, combine that with it’s killer feature, it runs locally on your computer and does not operate on a token or time basis, just a very reasonable monthly or annual fixed cost. So however many interactions, generations or how much text you throw at it the cost is the same. This is new software, with a responsive developer who is actively supporting users and with considerable plans to build on a strong foundation. For an annual price close to the monthly cost of its competitors this is well worth trying, and the free trial works with unlimited text and 10 generations a day, just no export.
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Brian, genuinely appreciate this. You're our first review on Product Hunt, and the fact that it comes from someone who built a 15-platform comparison spreadsheet before signing up makes it count even more.
You described the value better than I ever have: unlimited iterations at a fixed cost. That's the whole point. When every regeneration costs credits, people stop experimenting. They settle for "good enough" instead of getting it right.
On your feedback (both points are fair):
Windows speed: you're right, and I'll be honest about it. Apple Silicon has a real advantage right now, with the fast model running at 6x real-time. Windows doesn't have GPU acceleration yet. It's a top priority, not a "someday" item.
Languages and customisation: the multilingual engine covers 23 languages today, but I hear you on wanting more variety and finer control. That's coming.
On long books: try it. The app automatically chunks long content and manages memory throughout the session. I've pushed full audiobook-length scripts through without crashes, but your workflow might stress it differently. If something breaks, message me directly. I'd rather find the edge cases now than after you're 20 chapters in.
Thanks for putting Vois through a real evaluation, not just a quick test.