OpenAI TTS Standard
by OpenAI
OpenAI's everyday text-to-speech — six natural voices at the lowest per-character price.
OpenAI TTS Standard is the default voiceover model in Zalify Canvas. It turns a script into natural speech in one of six built-in voices — Alloy, Echo, Fable, Onyx, Nova and Shimmer — across more than 50 languages, at the lowest per-character rate in Canvas.
It is the model for volume: product descriptions read aloud, ad voiceovers to pair with a generated clip, and quick drafts to time a script before committing to the HD model.
OpenAI TTS Standard pricing on Zalify
OpenAI TTS Standard is billed per 1,000 characters of the script you submit. The voice you pick doesn't change the price, and every render books a minimum of $0.01.
| Rate | Price per 1,000 characters |
|---|---|
| Price per 1,000 characters | $0.0225 |
Every voiceover books at least $0.01. Models served free through the gateway are billed at that minimum only.
What a typical render costs
300-character voiceover
$0.01
1,000-character voiceover
$0.0225
3,000-character voiceover
$0.0675
Specifications
Provider
OpenAI
Voices
Alloy · Echo · Fable · Onyx · Nova · Shimmer
Languages
50+
Inline delivery directions
No
Where OpenAI TTS Standard shines
Lowest per-character price of the OpenAI voices
Six distinct built-in voices, male and female
50+ languages from a single model
Fast turnaround for script iteration
Best for
Frequently asked questions
OpenAI TTS Standard costs $0.0225 per 1,000 characters of script on Zalify, with a minimum of $0.01 per voiceover. A 1,000-character script — about a 60-second read — costs $0.0225. The price is deducted from your workspace usage balance in US dollars; there is no per-model subscription.
No. Every Zalify workspace with usage balance can generate with OpenAI TTS Standard in Zalify Canvas. Paid plans include a monthly usage allowance; you can also add balance at any time, and purchased balance never expires.
Yes. The generate button in Zalify Canvas shows an estimate for the exact model, resolution and length you selected — for example "Generate video · est. $0.24" — before you commit.
No. You are only charged for renders the provider actually completes. If a generation errors out, nothing is deducted from your balance.
Every model in Zalify Canvas is priced on the same USD basis, so you can compare directly on the AI models overview. Cheaper tiers are ideal for iterating on a concept; switch to the model or resolution you want for the final render.
Other voice models
OpenAI TTS HD
From $0.045 per 1,000 characters
Grok TTS
From $0.0225 per 1,000 characters
Fish S2.1 Pro
From $0.01 per 1,000 characters
Fish S2 Pro
From $0.01 per 1,000 characters
Try OpenAI TTS Standard in Zalify Canvas
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