Question: I'm looking for a solution to make my podcast more engaging, can you suggest a text-to-speech tool with realistic voices?

If you want to spice up your podcast with realistic text-to-speech tools, PlayHT is a good option. This AI-based service has more than 600 ultra-realistic AI voices across many languages and accents. Features include custom pronunciation, voice inflection, real-time voice cloning and API access for integration into other tools. It's good for video voiceovers, audio publishing and conversational AI, so it's a good option for your podcast.

Another option is Verbatik, which uses machine learning technology to turn text into natural-sounding speech in more than 600 voices across 142 languages and accents. The service offers instant conversion, customizable voices and a range of tools like Script Writer AI and Sound Studio. With an API, unlimited revisions and commercial use licensing, Verbatik is good for podcasting and other multimedia uses.

Narration Box is another option, particularly if you want high-quality, natural-sounding voiceovers in more than 140 languages. It's got a block-based interface that's easy to use and a library of 700+ AI narrators. The service lets you fine-tune voice inflection, rate and pitch, so it's good for making audio engaging. Narration Box has flexible pricing options, including a free tier, that's good for beginners.

If you want to clone voices, Listnr offers a service that lets you create lifelike audio in more than 142 languages. It can handle MP3, WAV and MP4 formats. With options to fine-tune emotional tone, punctuation and pauses, Listnr is good for short-form content creators and podcasters. It has a free tier and several paid options, so it should be good for your needs and budget.