Text to Speech engine for English and many other languages. Compact size with clear but artificial pronunciation. Available as a command-line program with many options, a shared library for Linux, and a Windows SAPI5 version.
Publisher’s description
What is eSpeak?
eSpeak by eSpeak is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 2.6 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (2.6 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: eSpeak is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is eSpeak safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
875A2AE7634420B8653B70F7F555179FB4CE5746BBB5C2557BBE58F72439C58F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.48.04Latest | March 30, 2021 | 2.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id espeak.espeak -edownload /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- eSpeak
- Licence
- GPL3
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.48.04
- Released
- March 30, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- espeak.sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- espeak.espeak
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Frequently asked questions
Is eSpeak free?
Yes. eSpeak is open-source software under the GPL3 licence.
Is eSpeak safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install eSpeak with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can eSpeak be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does eSpeak support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does eSpeak run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.