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AquesTalk

Paid#129 of 222 in Text-to-Speech Software

AquesTalk: A focused Japanese TTS family for developers needing embedded and cross-platform deployment. Ranked #129 of 222 in Text-to-Speech Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for japanese embedded and cross-platform TTS.

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Japanese embedded and cross-platform TTS
Free plan
No
Paid from
1,980 JPY one-time
Commercial use
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Multiple Japanese engines with platform libraries
- C-function interface and embedded-system deployment
- Dictionaries, WAV export, and command-line processing
Where it doesn't
- Supports Japanese rather than multiple languages
- Paid licensing is required for development and commercial use
- Some server and OS-specific uses need separate licensing

Our verdict on AquesTalk

AquesTalk is a Japanese text-to-speech technology family for developers building applications, desktop tools, web experiences, and embedded systems. It combines speech engines including AquesTalk1, AquesTalk2, and AquesTalk10 with Japanese text analysis through AqKanji2Koe. The product supports Windows, Linux, Android, macOS, iOS, web use, and API access, making it suited to teams that need Japanese speech across several deployment targets rather than a multilingual service.

Licensing is organized around specific engines, use cases, operating systems, and release versions instead of a conventional subscription structure. The AquesTalk1 Development License for Personal Use starts at ¥1,980 as a one-time purchase and is limited to the current release version. The AquesTalk1 Use License costs ¥6,380 one time for permanent internal-system use, while the Commercial Content Use License covers commercial content creation for one year and includes AquesTalk1, AquesTalk2, AquesTalk10, and AqKanji2Koe. AquesTalk2 and AquesTalk10 also have permanent internal-use licenses, with separate server licensing required for internet-facing use.

Its strongest fit is technical integration: developers can use embeddable C-function speech interfaces, platform libraries, command-line and batch processing, user dictionaries, and embedded deployment without an operating system. AquesTalkPlayer adds Japanese text reading and WAV export. That breadth supports applications needing local or embedded speech, but the product remains focused on one language and requires paid licensing for applicable development and commercial scenarios. Choose it for Japanese-specific application or device deployment; consider a different tool when multilingual output or a simpler subscription model is the priority.

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AquesTalk pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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AquesTalk fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	1,980 JPY one-time
Commercial use	Yes
Voice cloning	Not verified
API access	Yes
Languages	1 languages
Maximum input	Not verified
Export formats	WAV
Platforms	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, api
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	a-quest.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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