MakePodcast vs Paraspeech

Comparing the features of MakePodcast to Paraspeech

Feature
MakePodcast
Paraspeech

Capability Features

Ad Read Generation
Apple Silicon Optimization
Browser-based Security
Content Repurposing
Custom Voice Creation
ElevenLabs Supported Languages
EnglishHindiPortugueseChineseSpanishFrenchGermanJapaneseArabicRussianKoreanIndonesianItalianDutchTurkishPolishSwedishFilipinoMalayRomanianUkrainianGreekCzechDanishFinnishBulgarianCroatianSlovakTamil
Fast Audio Generation
Fast Transcription
Fast Transcription Speed
165 WPM typical
Lightweight Resource Use
Multi-language Support
Multiple Hosts Support
Natural Language Speech Recognition
No Host Limit
No Script Length Limit
No Upload to Server
OpenAI Supported Languages
AfrikaansArabicArmenianAzerbaijaniBelarusianBosnianBulgarianCatalanChineseCroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishEstonianFinnishFrenchGalicianGermanGreekHebrewHindiHungarianIcelandicIndonesianItalianJapaneseKannadaKazakhKoreanLatvianLithuanianMacedonianMalayMarathiMaoriNepaliNorwegianPersianPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSerbianSlovakSlovenianSpanishSwahiliSwedishTagalogTamilThaiTurkishUkrainianUrduVietnameseWelsh
Podcast Generation
Script Import
Script Upload
Social Media Voiceovers
TikTokReelsShortsother social platforms
Voice Data Privacy
Voice Options
20
Works in Background
Works Offline
Works Without Internet

Integration Features

API Key Authentication
Device Compatibility
macOS 13.5+Apple Silicon (M-series)
Microphone Access
Plugin Requirement
Supported Apps
All macOS apps
Supported TTS Providers
OpenAIElevenLabs
System-wide Integration

Limitation Features

Commercial Use Disclosure
Disclosure required for OpenAI commercial TTS
Commercial Use with ElevenLabs
Paid plan required for commercial use
Free Plan Limits
Requires OpenAI/ElevenLabs API keys and credits
Initial Internet Requirement
No API or Plugin Integration
No Windows Support
Refund Policy
No refunds after purchase
Requires External API Credits
Supported RAM
8GB M1 Macs or higher

Other Features

Typing Speed Reference
75 WPM typical

Pricing Features

Free Download
Free Tier
Lifetime License
One-time purchase
Lifetime Plan
Lifetime Plan Price
$49 USD
No Subscription Required
Perpetual Ownership
Price
$39.99
Unlimited Episodes
Unrestricted Usage
Updates Included
12 months