cordova-plugin-tts-advanced

What it is

Cordova Plugin TTS Advanced is an updated and enhanced version of the original Cordova Text-to-Speech plugin, providing developers with advanced features to integrate voice capabilities into their mobile applications.

Cordova Plugin TTS Advanced offers advanced customization options over basic text-to-speech plugins, making it ideal for developers who need more control over speech parameters in their Cordova applications.

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 documentation and examples

   The official repository lacks comprehensive guides, making it difficult for new users to understand how to fully utilize the plugin's features.

2. 02

   Performance issues on low-end devices

   Users have reported that the advanced text-to-speech capabilities can be resource-intensive and may cause lag or crashes on less powerful mobile hardware.

3. 03

   Dependency on third-party TTS engines

   The plugin relies on external TTS engines, which may introduce additional complexity in terms of setup and potential compatibility issues across different platforms.

4. 04

   No official support or maintenance

   Being an open-source project with no clear maintainer or active development team can lead to unresolved bugs and a lack of updates for new mobile OS versions.

What it does well

• Supports multiple languages and voices

• Customizable speech rate and pitch

• Queue management for smooth playback

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.