Layercode vs Text Reader

Comparing the features of Layercode to Text Reader

Feature
Layercode
Text Reader

Capability Features

Accessibility Features
Advanced AI Models
Agent Dashboard
AI WaveNet Voices
Analytics
Commercial Use Allowed
Continuous AI Improvement
Custom Backend Integration
Customizable Voices
Distributed Architecture
Download as MP3
Educational Use
Gender Selection
MaleFemale
Global Edge Infrastructure
330+ locations
Instant Generation
Language and Accent Variety
50+ languages and variants
Manual Input Supported
Multi-language Support
100+ voices32 languages
AfrikaansArabicBengaliBulgarianCatalanChineseCzechDanishDutchEnglish (Australia)English (United Kingdom)English (United States)FilipinoFinnishFrench (Canada)French (France)GermanGujaratiHindiHungarianIcelandicIndonesianItalianJapaneseKannadaKoreanLatvianMalayalamMandarinNorwegianPolishPortuguese (Brazil)Portuguese (Portugal)RomanianRussianSerbianSlovakSpanish (Spain)Spanish (United States)SwedishTamilTeluguThaiTurkishUkrainianVietnamese
Multiple Voice Model Providers
Natural Turn Taking
No Shared Infrastructure
No Vendor Lock-in
Observability
Per-Call Isolation
Production-Ready Voice Agents
Scalability
Sub-50ms Processing
50
Transparency and Monitoring
Ultra Low Latency
Unlimited Downloads
User-Friendly Controls
Voice Options
Zero Cold Starts

Integration Features

AI SDK Integration
API Integrations
CLI Integration
Frontend Integration
WebMobilePhone
Google Generative AI Integration
Node Server SDK
React SDK
Supported Output Formats
MP3
Upload TXT Files
Webhooks

Limitation Features

Export Format Limitation
.txt
Free Tier Character Limit
1000
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No Low/No-Code Frontend
No Mention of API

Pricing Features

$2,000 Startup Credits
2000
Free Tier
Monthly Voice Generation Limit
3 hrs/month
No Charge for Silence
Premium Plan Monthly
$18/mo
Pro Annual Plan
$15/mo (billed annually)
Startup Program
Usage-Based Pricing
Voice Generation Limit (Annual)
36 hrs/year