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# TTS-Podcast-Research Report
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## Introduction
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This report evaluates free/cost-effective TTS solutions for converting blog posts to podcasts, focusing on implementation feasibility and cost.
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## Options Evaluated
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1. **ElevenLabs Free Tier**
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- Cost: $0/month (1,000 characters/day)
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- Browser-based: Yes (via API)
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- RSS Support: Requires integration with podcast hosting platforms
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- Hosting: Can use free tiers of Podbean or GitHub Pages
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2. **Google Cloud Text-to-Speech**
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- Cost: $0.025/1000 characters (free tier: 150,000 characters/month)
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- Browser-based: Yes (JavaScript API)
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- RSS Support: Requires custom implementation
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- Hosting: Google Drive or Cloud Storage
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3. **Coqui TTS (Open Source)**
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- Cost: $0 (self-hosted)
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- Browser-based: Yes (WebAssembly support)
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- RSS Support: Requires custom backend
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- Hosting: Self-hosted or GitHub Pages
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4. **AWS Polly**
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- Cost: $1.25/1,000 characters (free tier: 5 million characters/month)
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- Browser-based: Yes (JavaScript SDK)
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- RSS Support: Requires integration with podcast platforms
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- Hosting: Amazon S3 or CloudFront
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## Recommended Approach
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**ElevenLabs + Podbean**:
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- Use ElevenLabs API for TTS conversion
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- Automate RSS feed generation via Podbean API
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- Host podcast files on Podbean (free tier available)
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- Estimated monthly cost: $0 (within free tier limits)
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## Implementation Steps
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1. Set up ElevenLabs API key
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2. Develop script to convert blog posts to audio using API
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3. Use Podbean API to create podcast series and manage RSS feed
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4. Automate file hosting via Podbean
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5. Monitor usage to stay within free tier limits
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## Conclusion
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ElevenLabs combined with Podbean offers a cost-effective solution for podcast automation with minimal implementation complexity. |