BigSpeak
Text to speech and speech to text tool with multilingual voices voice cloning and a simple browser studio for creators educators and small teams that need quick audio and captions.
BigSpeak has been discontinued. The product was shut down, absorbed into another company, or now operates under a different brand. The information below is kept for reference and may describe the tool as it was.
Overview
BigSpeak focuses on fast narration without a full DAW. Paste a script choose a voice and generate clean audio in many languages. A browser editor with SSML style controls lets you tweak pacing pronunciation and pauses.
Premium plans unlock higher quality voices more monthly characters and better export options while the free tier is useful for small clips. A speech to text module produces captions and drafts for videos or transcripts for articles. Entry level cloning helps brands maintain consistent voice with proper consent.
Typical outputs include narrated explainers micro courses social clips and multilingual variants for global audiences.
Key features
- One click text to speech in the browser
- Large multilingual voice library with pacing control
- Speech to text for captions and drafts
- Lightweight voice cloning for brand narration
- Simple MP3 and WAV export options
- Character quotas with clear monthly limits
- Basic timeline editor with emphasis control
- Project folders for repeatable workflows
Best for
- Create voiceovers for product demos and explainers
- Turn articles into narrated audio for blogs
- Produce multilingual tracks for social channels
- Generate captions and transcripts for accessibility
- Build lesson audio for online courses fast
- Prototype podcast snippets with different voices
- Record placeholder narration before studio time
- Localize internal training on a budget
Capabilities
Text to Speech
Create narration in minutes by selecting a voice language and pace and export clean audio files for editing or upload.
Custom Voices
Train a light clone with consent to keep brand tone consistent across languages and content types.
Speech to Text
Turn recordings into captions and transcripts that improve accessibility and speed video editing.
Exports and Quotas
Manage character limits export MP3 or WAV and keep projects organized for reuse across campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free plan and what is the paid entry price for longer projects?
Yes a free tier lets you test short generations and basic exports. When you need longer scripts and higher quality voices the premium plan starts at 49 per month which increases monthly character limits and unlocks more advanced audio options.
How good is the voice quality compared with studio recording for explainers?
Synthetic voices have improved and work well for many explainers and tutorials. For emotive storytelling or brand campaigns a studio session can still outperform. BigSpeak provides multiple voices and pacing controls so you can match tone to the use case and budget.
Does the tool support many languages and can I switch voices mid project?
Yes a broad multilingual catalog makes it practical to localize content for multiple markets. You can mix voices across segments of a timeline and use pacing or emphasis controls to keep the flow natural across different sections of a script.
Can I create a custom brand voice and what are the consent rules involved?
Entry level cloning is available and requires explicit consent for the source voice. Review the vendor policy and licensing before commercial deployment and store approvals as part of your compliance process when using voice models in the workspace.
Is there a captioning workflow for social clips and how accurate is speech to text?
The speech to text module generates captions and text drafts you can correct in the editor. Accuracy depends on audio quality and language but it is sufficient for most social clips and support content and can be improved with a quick proofread.
How predictable are monthly costs if usage spikes during a campaign period?
Monthly character quotas make spend predictable and you can upgrade for additional capacity during busy periods. For always on channels plan headroom into the subscription so you do not hit limits in the middle of a release schedule.
Will BigSpeak replace a full digital audio workstation for teams?
It is designed for fast narration and captioning rather than complex mixing or mastering. Many teams export the narration and assemble final tracks in a traditional editor which keeps quality high while saving hours on voice production.
What export formats are supported and can I reuse assets across projects easily?
The app exports MP3 and WAV which are accepted by most platforms. A simple folder system keeps assets organized and reusable so you can duplicate projects tweak scripts and regenerate variations without starting from scratch.
