Amazon Polly vs Speechify: Which Is Better in 2026?
Amazon Polly scores 8.1/10 against Speechify's 7.6 on our rubric, with the gap concentrated in specific areas. Amazon Polly leads on voice quality (7/10), while Amazon Polly delivers more for the money (10/10 on value).
Yan yana
| Metric | Amazon Polly | Speechify |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Voice quality | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| UI | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $4/mo | $12/mo |
| Most popular plan | $16/mo | $29/mo |
| Languages supported | 40 | 60 |
| Voices in catalog | 100 | 200 |
| Voice cloning | No | Yes |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Emotion control | Yes | No |
| Multi-speaker | Yes | No |
| Commercial use | Yes | Yes |
| Audio quality | studio-24kHz | studio-44.1kHz |
| Output formats | mp3, wav, ogg, pcm | mp3, wav |
| Founded | 1994 · United States | 2017 · United States |
| Enterprise plan | Yes | No |
Fiyat kapışması
Amazon Polly's entry plan undercuts Speechify by $8 per month — a meaningful gap for indie producers.
Amazon Polly'ı ne zaman seçmeli
- Budget is the dominant constraint and you need predictable per-minute economics.
Speechify'ı ne zaman seçmeli
- You publish in five or more languages and need a single tool that covers all of them.
- You need consented voice cloning for a specific speaker.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Polly or Speechify better for podcast voiceover?
For podcast voiceover, Amazon Polly edges out Speechify on our rubric (8.1 vs 7.6). The deciding factor is long-form consistency and natural pacing.
Which one is cheaper?
Amazon Polly starts at $4/month, cheaper than Speechify's $12/month entry plan.
Which has more languages?
Amazon Polly supports 40 languages; Speechify supports 60. Speechify is the broader choice for multilingual projects.
Do both offer voice cloning?
Speechify supports voice cloning; Amazon Polly does not.
Which is better for ivr phone systems?
For ivr phone systems, Amazon Polly scores 8.8/10 versus Speechify's 7.6/10 — see our use-case page for the full ranked list.