Voice & Speech

React Native TTS

React Native Text-To-Speech module for Android and iOS

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 11, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

A React Native library that enables developers to convert text into spoken words on both Android and iOS platforms, enhancing accessibility and user experience in mobile applications.

The only React Native library offering comprehensive text-to-speech support for both Android and iOS, making it a versatile choice for cross-platform mobile development.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers building cross-platform React Native apps who need text-to-speech functionality for both Android and iOS.

  • Projects requiring customization of speech parameters like rate, pitch, and volume.

Look elsewhere if

  • Teams needing real-time voice synthesis with low latency requirements

  • Applications that require extensive natural language processing capabilities beyond basic TTS

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 documentation lacks detailed usage scenarios and troubleshooting guides, making it difficult for developers to implement advanced features.

  2. 02

    Performance issues on low-end devices

    Users have reported that the library can cause lag or increased battery consumption on older Android and iOS devices when performing heavy text-to-speech operations.

  3. 03

    Limited support for non-English languages

    The library's support for non-English voices is limited, with many languages having subpar quality or no support at all, which restricts its use in multilingual applications.

  4. 04

    Complex setup process

    Setting up the library requires several steps including linking native modules and configuring permissions, which can be error-prone for new developers.

What it does well

  • Cross-platform support for Android and iOS

  • Supports various voices and languages

  • Provides options to adjust 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.

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