AuthorVoices vs Narrated Novels

AuthorVoices is a web platform for independent authors producing audiobook narration with curated AI voices. Authors can upload EPUB or DOCX files or paste text to start a project. Quick Fix re-narrates a selected passage without replacing the audio around it, and exports are available as MP3 and M4B. Users may create a private cloned voice from a recording after confirming it is their voice or that they have the owner’s written consent. The platform’s distribution channel reaches over 50 audiobook retailers, excluding Audible and Amazon; its terms also say Audible, ACX, and Amazon do not accept third-party AI-narrated audiobooks such as its output. Project-page distribution submission only accepts books built and exported within AuthorVoices. New accounts receive 5,000 narration characters and limited free voice-preview attempts. The service offers a free plan and trial. Paid choices include one-time book purchases and monthly studio plans, with listed plans from $49, paid once and $49 a month. Users retain manuscript ownership, and the terms say manuscripts are not used to train AI models.

Narrated Novels turns uploaded books into audiobooks with premium AI voices or a cloned voice. Its processing detects chapters, optimizes manuscript formatting, and prepares text for narration. Users can select from more than 100 professional voices with different accents, tones, and speaking styles, or upload samples to create a custom narrator based on their own voice or a preferred voice actor. The service says it can generate hours of audio in minutes, and finished audiobooks can be shared directly to social media. Starter is free with 5,000 characters per month, 20+ premium voices, MP3-only export, and basic support. Professional costs $29 a month and includes 100,000 characters, 100+ voices, all listed export formats, two custom voice clones, and priority support. Enterprise costs $99 a month with 500,000 characters, unlimited voices, 10 clones, API access, and dedicated support.