You may have to pay a royalty or buyout rights license to use Text-to-Speech (TTS) audio when the TTS software or service you are using is not free, or when you plan to use the TTS audio for commercial purposes.
TTS software or services may require payment in the form of a licensing fee, a subscription fee, or a per-use fee for commercial use, such as in advertisements, e-learning courses, audiobooks, or other commercial applications. Some TTS software or services may also require payment for non-commercial use beyond a certain number of uses or length of time.
In addition, some TTS software or services may offer buyout rights for commercial use. You can pay a one-time fee for unlimited use of the TTS audio in your project without paying ongoing royalties. This can be a more cost-effective option for projects that require a large amount of TTS audio.
It is essential to carefully review the licensing terms and conditions of any TTS software or service you plan to use, mainly if you use TTS audio for commercial purposes. Failure to obtain the necessary licenses or usage rights could result in legal action or other consequences.
At Prime Group, we ensure the commercial license is covered if you outsource to us to produce and use TTS for your audio presentations.
