Consider Adding Microsoft Edge TTS as a Voice Provider #118
Description
A user has suggested adding Microsoft Edge Text-to-Speech (TTS) as a voice provider in Say Pi. This could potentially lower costs, reduce latency, and improve multilingual support.
Key Points/Assumptions
- Edge TTS is free to use and offers multilingual natural TTS.
- It's accessed through a local browser API, potentially reducing latency compared to remote API calls.
- Could help reduce server usage and associated costs.
- May allow for faster request processing.
Considerations for Implementation
- Integration complexity: Evaluate the effort required to incorporate Edge TTS into Say Pi's architecture.
- Quality comparison: Compare voice quality with current providers (11 Labs, Inflection AI).
Current Voice Providers
- 11 Labs: Highest quality TTS in the industry
- Inflection AI: Uses 11 Labs in the background with their own voices
Next Steps
- Research the Edge TTS API and its integration requirements
- Conduct a quality comparison test
- Evaluate potential cost savings and performance improvements