What languages and voices are available on Acapela Group?

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Acapela Group offers text-to-speech (TTS) voices in over 30 languages, with more than 200 voices plus custom voice options. You can hear them directly on the website: pick a language, pick a voice, type your own text, and synthesize a sample. If you need a voice that doesn't exist yet, Acapela also builds personalized AI voices.

Language and voice coverage

According to Acapela Group's own site, the catalog spans:

  • 30+ languages — the homepage states "We Already Speak Over 30 Languages."
  • 200+ voices — the site describes "200 Voices + Custom Voices."
  • Custom voices — personalized AI voices created for a specific person, brand, or use case, rather than picked from the standard library.

The site does not publish a single flat list of every language and voice on the homepage. The practical way to see the current catalog is the on-site demo, which lets you filter by language and then by voice.

How to test voices on the site

The demo is the fastest way to judge whether a voice fits your project.

  1. Select a language from the dropdown.
  2. Select a voice — the available voices update based on the language you chose.
  3. Type your text, or use the default sample text provided.
  4. Accept the terms & conditions, then click Synthesize.
  5. Listen to the generated audio (the player shows a 00:00 timer).

There is also a "Test all voices" option if you want to move through the catalog faster than testing one at a time.

What the demo terms mean for you

Before synthesizing, you must accept the demo's terms. The key points stated on the site:

  • The demo may use AI and machine-learning technologies, including speech synthesis and voice generation.
  • You agree to use it lawfully and in line with applicable rules, including the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) where it applies.
  • You must not use it to create unlawful, harmful, harassing, defamatory, deceptive, or fraudulent content, or to impersonate anyone without proper authorization.

If your intended use involves cloning a real person's voice or generating sensitive content, check the legal information linked on the site before going further.

Beyond standard voices: expressions and custom voices

Acapela's voices aren't limited to neutral reading. The site highlights "Vocal Smileys" for added expressiveness — non-speech sounds such as a laugh, a yawn, a sneeze, a whistle, a fire siren, and "GRRRRRR!" These are useful when a plain read-aloud voice sounds too flat for a game, toy, or interactive app.

For a voice that matches a specific individual or brand identity, Acapela positions custom/personalized AI voices as a core offering. One example from the site: Acapela My-Own-Voice became available to Tobii Dynavox users at no additional cost (news item dated Sep 23, 2026). That's a specific partnership announcement, not a general pricing statement — the site does not publish standard pricing for custom voices, so treat cost as something to confirm with Acapela directly.

Choosing between a standard voice and a custom voice

Your situation Reasonable starting point
You need a voice in one of 30+ languages for an app, device, or service Test the standard catalog in the demo first
You need a specific brand or persona voice Ask about custom/personalized AI voices
You need expressive reactions (laughs, sighs, alerts) Check the Vocal Smileys and non-speech sounds
You're unsure which model fits your market The site offers "Talk to an expert" and "Book a demo with an expert"

Acapela notes its offer "is wide and covering very different markets" and that business models are adapted to different application types — so the right voice and licensing path depends on your project, which is why the site routes uncertain buyers to an expert conversation.

Where these voices are used

The site groups applications into fields including:

  • Voice AI for Inclusivity — assistive communication, such as the Tobii Dynavox example.
  • Voice AI for Transport — for instance, Berlin commuters are informed by BVG's digital voice (linked as a case study).
  • Voice AI for Customer Interaction — spoken interfaces for services and support.

If your use case resembles one of these, the corresponding case study is worth reading before you test voices, since it shows the deployment context rather than just the audio quality.

Practical next steps

  • To evaluate quality: go to the demo, select your target language, and synthesize your own text — generic sample sentences hide how a voice handles names, numbers, and domain terms.
  • To check coverage: confirm your specific language and voice exist in the demo before assuming availability; the "30+ languages / 200+ voices" figures are totals, not a guarantee for every language.
  • To discuss custom voices or licensing: use the "Talk to an expert" / "Book a demo" route, since pricing and terms aren't published on the homepage.