Voice & Speech

text-to-speech

Java app for text to speech using Google Translate API.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 558 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 13, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

A Java application that converts text into speech leveraging an unofficial Google Translate API. It is useful for developers looking to integrate voice capabilities in their applications without the need for complex setup processes.

text-to-speech stands out as a lightweight, easy-to-integrate Java library for converting text to speech using an unofficial API, ideal for developers who prioritize simplicity and speed over official support or extensive customization.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Java developers who need a simple and quick way to integrate text-to-speech functionality without setting up complex services.

  • Projects where the unofficial nature of Google Translate API is acceptable due to its ease of use and simplicity.

Look elsewhere if

  • Developers requiring official support or guarantees from Google for their text-to-speech needs.

  • Applications that need high-level customization options not provided by this tool.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Uses an unofficial API which may lead to instability or service disruptions

    Reliance on Google Translate's unofficial text-to-speech capabilities can result in unexpected changes or removal of the feature by Google.

  2. 02

    Limited language support compared to official APIs

    The tool may not support all languages and dialects that an official API would, leading to limitations for multilingual applications.

  3. 03

    Potential legal risks due to the use of unofficial services

    Using unofficial APIs can lead to legal issues if Google decides to enforce its terms of service and restricts or blocks access to their API.

  4. 04

    Performance may vary depending on Google's server load

    Since the tool relies on external services, performance can be affected by network latency and server availability issues at Google's end.

What it does well

  • Uses unofficial Google Translate API for text-to-speech conversion.

  • Easy to integrate into Java applications.

  • Open-source and MIT licensed.

Pricing

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

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