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VoiSparkMost similar to Fish Audio in what it does, its category and its price.
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CartesiaHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5.
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SpeechmaticsFrom $0.13/mo, against from $5/mo for Fish Audio.
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Resemble AIRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Fish Audio.
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At a glance
Green means better than Fish Audio, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fish AudioBaseline | 4.3 | $5/mo | Yes | Built on an open-sourced model, with a two-million-voice library | |
| VoiSpark | 2.6−1.7 | Free | Yes | Clones a voice from 15 seconds, and sells celebrity impressions from a library. | vs Fish Audio |
 EaseVoice | 3.6−0.7 | Free | Yes | AI voice studio with 200+ voices in 10 languages for free text-to-speech, plus voice cloning from 30 seconds of audio and voice design from a written description. | vs Fish Audio |
| Resemble AI | 4.3Same | $30/mo$25 more | Yes | A voice cloning company that also builds deepfake detection | vs Fish Audio |
 Deepdub AI | 3.5−0.8 | Not listed | No | A voice performance on demand, not just text-to-speech - Deepdub Phantom X 3.2 delivers expressive, ~125ms-latency speech and voice cloning across 100+ languages. | vs Fish Audio |
 Narration Box | 3.8−0.5 | $7.5/mo$2.5 more | Yes | AI text-to-speech and voice cloning platform with 1,500+ voices in 80+ languages, audiobook tools and published consent rules. | vs Fish Audio |
| Cartesia | 4.4+0.1 | Free | Yes | A different model architecture built for real-time voice agents | vs Fish Audio |
| Speechmatics | 3.9−0.4 | $0.13/mo$4.87 less | Yes | Enterprise speech API platform for speech-to-text and voice agents in 55+ languages, with $100 in free usage and no card required. | vs Fish Audio |
 Voxify | 3.6−0.7 | Free | Yes | AI voice generation with 450+ voices and control over pitch, speed and emotion. | vs Fish Audio |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Fish Audio.
VoiSpark
2.6Free
vs Fish Audio−1.7
Clones a voice from 15 seconds, and sells celebrity impressions from a library.
- Text to speech with emotion and intent tags
- Voice cloning from around 15 seconds of audio
- Long-form narration without per-request word limits
Emotion tagging gives real control over delivery
Advertises celebrity voices including trademarked characters and living people
EaseVoice
3.6Free
vs Fish Audio−0.7
AI voice studio with 200+ voices in 10 languages for free text-to-speech, plus voice cloning from 30 seconds of audio and voice design from a written description.
- 200+ voices across 10 languages
- Free text-to-speech with live preview
- Voice cloning from 30 seconds of audio on Pro
Free text-to-speech is available before paying
Pro plan prices could not be read from the pricing page
Resemble AI
4.3$30/mo
vs Fish Audio$25 moreSame
A voice cloning company that also builds deepfake detection.
- Real-time voice conversion and cloning
- Localize feature for AI dubbing
- Emotion control over generated speech
Rare combination of voice cloning and deepfake detection from the same vendor
Consumer-facing interface is less polished than API-first competitors' back end
Deepdub AI
3.5Not listed
vs Fish Audio−0.8
A voice performance on demand, not just text-to-speech - Deepdub Phantom X 3.2 delivers expressive, ~125ms-latency speech and voice cloning across 100+ languages.
- Deepdub Phantom X 3.2 model, tied for #1 in expressivity benchmarks
- ~125ms end-to-end real-time voice latency
- Voice cloning and speech-to-speech translation
Real-time latency figures (~125ms) are unusually specific for a voice AI product
Enterprise pricing isn't disclosed upfront
Narration Box
3.8$7.5/mo
vs Fish Audio$2.5 more−0.5
AI text-to-speech and voice cloning platform with 1,500+ voices in 80+ languages, audiobook tools and published consent rules.
- Text to speech with 1,500+ voices in 80+ languages and accents
- Emotion, pacing, pronunciation and pause controls
- Voice cloning from a 30 to 60 second sample
Voice-cloning consent rules and prohibited uses are published
Free exports are watermarked and low quality
Cartesia
4.4Free
vs Fish Audio+0.1
A different model architecture built for real-time voice agents.
- State space model architecture (Mamba-based) for low latency
- Sonic (TTS), Ink (STT), and Line (voice agent) product suite
- Top-ranked on independent speech benchmarks
Architecture specifically optimized for real-time latency
No published flat pricing, requires contacting sales for production use
Speechmatics
3.9$0.13/mo
vs Fish Audio$4.87 less−0.4
Enterprise speech API platform for speech-to-text and voice agents in 55+ languages, with $100 in free usage and no card required.
- Speech-to-text in 55+ languages and dialects
- Low-latency mode built for real-time voice agents
- English text-to-speech for voice-agent responses
A meaningful free credit to test the API before paying
Enterprise pricing is not public and needs a sales conversation
Voxify
3.6Free
vs Fish Audio−0.7
AI voice generation with 450+ voices and control over pitch, speed and emotion.
- More than 450 voices including male, female and children's
- Emotion control alongside pitch and speed
- Aimed at narration and content rather than short clips
Emotion control avoids the flat delivery that tires listeners
Licence terms need checking for commercial distribution
FAQ
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Is Fish Audio free?
Fish Audio has a free plan, and paid plans start from $5/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Fish Audio?
Cartesia is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Resemble AI, Speechmatics, Narration Box.
What is the cheapest alternative to Fish Audio?
Among paid plans, Speechmatics has the lowest starting price (from $0.13/mo). If you need it free, start with Cartesia.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.