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Compare Google Cloud Text-to-Speech and IBM Watson Text to Speech 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (40.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0 10,000 characters per month
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
Star Rating
(159)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Text-to-SpeechIBM Watson Text to Speech
Star Rating
(44)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 10,000 characters per month
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that IBM Watson Text to Speech excels in its range of tones with a score of 9.3, making it a preferred choice for applications requiring diverse vocal expressions, while Google Cloud Text-to-Speech scores lower at 8.5 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Watson offers superior text optimization capabilities, scoring 9.5, which helps in generating more contextually relevant speech outputs compared to Google Cloud's score of 8.2.
- G2 users highlight that Google Cloud Text-to-Speech provides better speed of generation with a score of 8.5, making it more efficient for real-time applications, while IBM Watson scores slightly higher at 8.6 but is noted for its overall performance consistency.
- Users on G2 appreciate IBM Watson's natural sounding voices, scoring 8.8, which enhances user experience, whereas Google Cloud's voices are rated lower at 8.1, leading to a less engaging auditory experience.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud Text-to-Speech has a more robust AI text-to-speech feature, scoring 9.0, which is particularly beneficial for developers looking for advanced AI integration, while IBM Watson scores 8.8 in the same category.
- Users say that IBM Watson's video editing capabilities are impressive, with a score of 9.4, allowing for seamless integration of audio and video, while Google Cloud's capabilities in this area lag behind at 7.8.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
No pricing availableIBM Watson Text to Speech
Lite
$0
10,000 characters per month
The Lite plan gets you started with 10,000 characters per month at no cost.
Free Trial
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
No trial information availableIBM Watson Text to Speech
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
110
8.6
32
Ease of Use
9.0
110
9.0
32
Ease of Setup
8.9
30
8.5
27
Ease of Admin
8.9
22
8.1
25
Quality of Support
8.7
100
8.0
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
22
7.9
24
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
98
10.0
32
Features by Category
Integration
8.8
62
8.1
8
8.3
64
8.3
8
Speech Output
8.9
66
8.3
8
8.6
65
9.2
8
8.7
66
7.9
8
8.6
66
9.0
8
8.3
66
8.6
7
7.4
66
7.6
7
8.3
66
8.8
8
Audio Format
8.1
65
8.8
8
8.4
64
8.8
8
8.7
63
9.0
8
Generative AI
9.0
50
8.8
7
Audio
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Video
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Image
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Text
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Platform
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech and IBM Watson Text to Speech are categorized as Text to Speech
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech is categorized as Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
IBM Watson Text to Speech has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Watson Text to Speech
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
17.9%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Information Services
3.8%
Consulting
3.2%
Marketing and Advertising
3.2%
Other
55.1%
Computer Software
22.7%
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Education Management
6.8%
Information Services
4.5%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
43.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Have a great API to interact with the service. And makes really easy in case we have to develop a talking application.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Sometimes the software doesn't recognize my voice as clearly as possible.
IBM Watson Text to Speech
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Human Resources
It's ability to understand and translate what I'm saying instantly
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Market Research
Nothing so far because it helps to make my work easier
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Have a great API to interact with the service. And makes really easy in case we have to develop a talking application.
Verified User in Human Resources
It's ability to understand and translate what I'm saying instantly
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Sometimes the software doesn't recognize my voice as clearly as possible.
Verified User in Market Research
Nothing so far because it helps to make my work easier
Alternatives
Discussions
Does Google have a text to speech app?
2 comments
SK
Yes it does.Read more
Is Google Cloud Text to Speech API free?
1 comment
AP
They have an initial trial period via a $300 credit to use their API, afterwards they will bill you based on usage.Read more
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech has no more discussions with answers
IBM Watson Text to Speech has no discussions with answers
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