cordova-plugin-tts

What it is

The cordova-plugin-tts is a Cordova plugin that provides text-to-speech capabilities to mobile applications, enabling developers to add voice feedback and accessibility features easily.

cordova-plugin-tts stands out as a lightweight, easy-to-integrate solution specifically tailored for Cordova projects, offering straightforward TTS functionality without the overhead of complex setup or additional dependencies.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

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 synthesis

   The plugin only supports basic settings like rate, pitch, and volume but lacks advanced voice selection or language-specific pronunciations.

2. 02

   Performance issues on low-end devices

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

3. 03

   Dependence on device's native TTS engine quality

   The plugin relies on the underlying operating system’s text-to-speech capabilities, which can vary widely in quality and language support across different devices.

4. 04

   Lack of extensive documentation and examples

   The official documentation is sparse and lacks comprehensive usage examples or troubleshooting guides for common issues.

What it does well

• Cross-platform support for Android and iOS

• Easy integration with Cordova projects

• Supports setting speech 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.