Voice & Speech

react-native-tts

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

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 802 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 10, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

A React Native library that provides text-to-speech functionality for both Android and iOS platforms, enabling developers to easily integrate voice capabilities into their applications.

react-native-tts stands out as a lightweight, easy-to-integrate solution for adding text-to-speech functionality to React Native applications on both Android and iOS platforms.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • React Native developers looking to add text-to-speech capabilities to their mobile applications

  • Projects that require cross-platform support with consistent TTS functionality across Android and iOS devices

  • Developers needing a lightweight solution for integrating voice features without complex setup

Look elsewhere if

  • Applications requiring real-time speech synthesis with extremely low latency

  • Use cases where extensive customization of the TTS engine is required beyond what the library provides

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 voice settings

    The library only supports basic settings like pitch, rate, and volume, lacking advanced features such as pronunciation control or voice selection beyond the default voices.

  2. 02

    Poor documentation and examples

    The official documentation lacks detailed usage examples and troubleshooting guides, which can lead to difficulties in integrating and debugging issues within a project.

  3. 03

    Performance issues on low-end devices

    Text-to-speech operations can be resource-intensive, causing lag or crashes on less powerful Android devices, especially when processing large amounts of text.

  4. 04

    Inconsistent behavior across different device models and OS versions

    The library's performance and feature support vary significantly between different Android and iOS devices and operating system versions, leading to inconsistent user experiences.

What it does well

  • Cross-platform support for Android and iOS

  • Easy integration with React Native projects

  • Supports various voice settings like pitch, rate, and volume

Pricing

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

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