Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 NaturalReader | not listed | yes | Audio & podcasts |
 ZenMic | not listed | yes | Audio & podcasts |
 TTSMaker | 13.99 USD/mo | yes | Audio & podcasts |
 LALAL.AI | 6.75 EUR/mo | yes | Audio & podcasts |
 ElevenLabs | 6 USD/mo | yes | Voice & text to speech |
 CustomPod | 4.99 USD/mo | yes | Audio & podcasts |
 LANDR | 8.25 USD/mo | yes | Audio & podcasts |
 Voicemod | not listed | yes | Audio & podcasts |
Each alternative in short
1. ZenMic
Turns text, documents, URLs or topics into multi-speaker AI audio for ESL lessons, training and podcasts, with full script control.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan with 10 minutes of audio, no credit card required to start.
2. TTSMaker
Free online text-to-speech tool with 600+ AI voices in 100+ languages, for converting text into downloadable MP3 or WAV audio.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 20,000 characters per week, maximum 500 characters per conversion, unlimited downloads, 600+ AI voices and 100+ languages, up to 50 pause insertions. Captcha and ads shown. No API support.
3. LALAL.AI
Online AI tool that removes or isolates vocals and instruments from songs, videos and audio, for musicians, producers and content creators.
Yes, there is a free plan. Starter plan is always free with 10 minutes in the Relaxed Queue, 200MB upload limit per file, and no result downloads.
4. ElevenLabs
AI voice generator and voice agents platform for lifelike speech, dubbing, music and conversational agents, aimed at creators, developers and enterprises.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 10,000 credits per month, access to text to speech, speech to text, sound effects, voice design, music, and image, with 3 projects in Studio.
5. CustomPod
Personalized AI podcast that turns your chosen sources (RSS, news, Reddit, Gmail, Slack) into daily audio briefings.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan with unlimited episodes, unlimited briefing sections, all supported sources and new source types as they arrive; add to your podcast app. Briefings are generated manually.
6. LANDR
All-in-one creative platform for musicians: AI mastering, distribution to 150+ streaming platforms, plugins, samples, collaboration tools and courses.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free account with instant AI mastering, artist-friendly distribution access, shareable promo link, detailed stats and free educational content (per the pricing page).
7. Voicemod
Real-time AI voice changer and soundboard for gamers, streamers and friends, working in Discord and in-game voice chats on PC and Mac.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free download for PC and Mac; the homepage does not list the specific limits of the free plan.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to NaturalReader?
The most popular option in the same category is ZenMic. See the comparison table above.