Voice & Speech

Text To Speech

Capacitor plugin for text-to-speech synthesis.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 6, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

This Capacitor plugin enables developers to convert text into speech within their mobile applications, enhancing accessibility and user experience. It is particularly useful for apps that require voice feedback or audio content generation.

The @capacitor-community/text-to-speech plugin stands out for its ease of integration with Capacitor projects and support for customizable speech parameters, making it ideal for developers looking to enhance their mobile apps' accessibility without complex setup.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers building cross-platform mobile apps with Capacitor who need to convert text into speech for enhanced user experience.

  • Projects requiring customizable speech settings like rate, pitch, and volume.

Look elsewhere if

  • Teams needing real-time streaming capabilities (this plugin is batch-oriented).

  • Applications that require extensive customization beyond the provided settings.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited customization options for speech settings

    The plugin only supports basic settings like rate, pitch, and volume; advanced features such as voice selection or language support are limited.

  2. 02

    Poor documentation for complex use cases

    The official documentation lacks examples for more sophisticated integrations and troubleshooting guides for common issues.

  3. 03

    Potential performance issues on low-end devices

    Text-to-speech processing can be resource-intensive, leading to lag or crashes on less powerful mobile hardware.

  4. 04

    Dependence on device capabilities for speech synthesis

    The quality and availability of text-to-speech engines vary across different devices and OS versions, which can affect the consistency of the user experience.

What it does well

  • Cross-platform support for iOS and Android

  • Easy integration with Capacitor projects

  • Customizable speech settings like rate, pitch, and volume

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.

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Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.

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