Voice & Speech

React Native Speech

High-performance text-to-speech for React Native apps on iOS and Android

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 12, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

A high-performance library that enables developers to integrate text-to-speech functionality into their React Native applications, supporting both iOS and Android platforms.

The only open-source, high-performance React Native library specifically designed for integrating text-to-speech functionality on both iOS and Android platforms.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • React Native developers looking to add text-to-speech functionality to their iOS and Android apps

  • Projects requiring high-performance speech synthesis capabilities within a React Native environment

  • Developers needing an open-source solution for integrating voice features in mobile applications

Look elsewhere if

  • Teams that require real-time speech recognition or processing (this tool focuses on text-to-speech)

  • Projects that need extensive customization of the underlying TTS engine beyond what this library provides

  • Developers who prefer cloud-based solutions over local integration

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 library provides basic functionality but lacks advanced features such as voice selection, speed control, and pronunciation adjustments.

  2. 02

    Poor documentation for edge cases and troubleshooting

    The official documentation is sparse on detailed examples and does not cover common issues or error handling scenarios thoroughly.

  3. 03

    Performance degradation on low-end devices

    Text-to-speech functionality can be resource-intensive, leading to lag or stuttering on less powerful Android devices.

  4. 04

    Inconsistent support for different languages and accents

    The library's support varies significantly across different locales, with some languages having limited or no support out of the box.

What it does well

  • Supports both iOS and Android platforms

  • High-performance text-to-speech capabilities

  • Easy integration into React Native projects

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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