Generate speech
Generate natural-sounding speech from text. Clone voices, control emotions, and produce audio in dozens of languages.
Models we recommend
Best quality: MiniMax Speech 2.8 HD
MiniMax Speech 2.8 HD ranks #1 on TTS benchmarks, outperforming both OpenAI and ElevenLabs in blind evaluations. Studio-grade voice synthesis with 17+ preset voices, emotion control, voice cloning from just 5 seconds of audio, and support for 32+ languages. The best choice for voiceovers, audiobooks, and polished content.
Most expressive: ElevenLabs v3
ElevenLabs v3 delivers unprecedented expressiveness with audio tags like [excited], [whispers], and [sighs]. Supports 70+ languages and 26 voices. Requires more prompt engineering than other models but produces the most emotionally rich output. Great for film, audiobooks, and creative media.
Style-prompted: Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS
Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS from Google gives you fine-grained control over delivery through inline tags and style prompting. Set a scene, define a character, and direct the performance — "you must hear the grin in the audio." 30 voices, 70+ languages, and natural-sounding output with rich expressiveness.
Best for real-time: MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo
MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo is optimized for low-latency applications like voice agents, chatbots, and interactive experiences. Supports 40+ languages with the same voice cloning and emotion control as the HD version.
Ultra-low latency: Inworld TTS 1.5 Mini
Inworld TTS 1.5 Mini achieves ~120ms latency — the fastest in this collection. Supports 15 languages with emotion markups and SSML break tags. Inworld TTS 1.5 Max trades a bit of speed for higher quality at <200ms latency.
For voice cloning: Chatterbox
Chatterbox from Resemble AI excels at voice cloning with emotional control — generate distinct character voices from just a few seconds of reference audio. Great for games, animations, and storytelling.
Multilingual: ElevenLabs v2 Multilingual
ElevenLabs v2 Multilingual generates speech in 29 languages while maintaining consistent voice quality across all of them. Good for localization workflows where the same voice needs to work in multiple languages.
Open source: Tortoise TTS
Tortoise TTS is an open-source option that produces high-quality speech. Slower than the commercial models but fully self-hostable.
Featured models
minimax/speech-2.8-hdMinimax Speech 2.8 HD focuses on high-fidelity audio generation with features like studio-grade quality, flexible emotion control, multilingual support, and voice cloning capabilities
Updated 1 day, 20 hours ago
69.8K runs
minimax/speech-2.8-turboMinimax Speech 2.8 Turbo: Turn text into natural, expressive speech with voice cloning, emotion control, and support for 40+ languages
Updated 1 day, 20 hours ago
98.3K runs
google/gemini-3.1-flash-ttsGoogle's fast, expressive text-to-speech model with 30 voices and 70+ language support
Updated 4 days, 6 hours ago
5.5K runs
inworld/tts-1.5-maxHighest-quality text-to-speech with <200ms latency, emotion control, and 15-language support
Updated 6 days, 4 hours ago
52.8K runs
inworld/tts-1.5-miniUltra-fast, cost-efficient text-to-speech with ~120ms latency and 15-language support
Updated 6 days, 4 hours ago
18.3K runs
resemble-ai/chatterbox-turboThe fastest open source TTS model without sacrificing quality.
Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
293.8K runs
elevenlabs/v3The most expressive Text to Speech model
Updated 5 months, 4 weeks ago
35.4K runs
resemble-ai/chatterboxGenerate expressive, natural speech. Features unique emotion control, instant voice cloning from short audio, and built-in watermarking.
Updated 10 months ago
272.9K runs
Recommended Models
Frequently asked questions
Which model should I start with?
minimax/speech-2.8-hd is the best overall TTS model — it ranks #1 on benchmarks, supports 32+ languages, and includes voice cloning and emotion control. For real-time applications, use the turbo variant minimax/speech-2.8-turbo.
Which models are the fastest?
inworld/tts-1.5-mini achieves ~120ms latency — the fastest in this collection. minimax/speech-2.8-turbo is also designed for low-latency real-time use. Both are great for chatbots, voice agents, and interactive apps.
Which model sounds the most natural and expressive?
elevenlabs/v3 produces the most emotionally rich speech. It supports audio tags like [excited], [whispers], and [sighs] for fine-grained control. Requires more prompt engineering but delivers the best results for audiobooks, film, and creative media.
How do I clone a voice?
minimax/speech-2.8-hd and minimax/speech-2.8-turbo both support voice cloning from just 5 seconds of reference audio. resemble-ai/chatterbox is another option with emotional control, especially good for character voices in games and animation.
Which models support the most languages?
elevenlabs/v3 supports 70+ languages. minimax/speech-2.8-turbo and minimax/speech-2.8-hd support 40+ and 32+ languages respectively. elevenlabs/v2-multilingual supports 29 languages with consistent voice quality across all of them.
Can I control emotions in the speech?
Yes — most modern TTS models support emotion control. MiniMax models support happy, sad, angry, fearful, calm, and other emotions. ElevenLabs v3 uses audio tags for finer control. inworld/tts-1.5-max and inworld/tts-1.5-mini support emotion markups like [happy], [sad], plus non-verbal sounds like [laugh] and [sigh].
Is there an open-source option?
afiaka87/tortoise-tts is open-source and produces high-quality speech. It's slower than commercial models but can be self-hosted on your own hardware.
Can I use TTS models commercially?
Most models support commercial use. Some may include audio watermarking — check each model's license page for specifics, especially regarding voice cloning and redistribution.
