I just shipped Speechable — a free, open-source AI text-to-speech solution for WordPress that runs entirely in the browser with no API keys, no paid services, and no server infrastructure.
I wrote a full write-up here: https://tanishmittal.com/speechable-ai-text-to-speech-for-wo...
What it does
Adds a native audio player to WordPress posts
Uses browser-based neural TTS
Supports 12+ languages
Offers multiple voice presets & effects
Lets visitors download audio
Highlights words in sync with narration
Why I built it
Most TTS plugins depend on expensive APIs, external servers, and data sharing. I wanted:
Privacy-first experiences
No recurring costs
High-quality voice output
Easy install for any WordPress site
Try it
Repo & docs: https://github.com/tansihmittal/speechable
Would love feedback — especially on:
UX pain points
Performance in real blogs
Edge cases you think it should support
If you try it or build something cool with it, shoutout on X: @glowdopera
Thanks!
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