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What Is Amazon Polly Standard?
AWS's affordable standard TTS with 60+ voices and seamless AWS integration.
Amazon Polly Standard uses concatenative synthesis to deliver clear, consistent speech at the most affordable price point. With 60+ voices across 30+ languages, it integrates seamlessly with AWS services like Lambda, S3, and Connect. Polly Standard supports SSML, speech marks for lip-syncing, and multiple output formats.
Official: Amazon Web Services website
ProviderAmazon Web Services
TierStandard
SpeedFast
Quality
Supported Languages (23)
en
es
fr
de
it
pt
nl
pl
ru
zh
ja
ko
ar
cs
da
hi
is
no
ro
sv
tr
cy
ca
Strengths
- 60+ voices
- 30+ languages
- SSML support
- Speech marks
- AWS integration
- Lowest cost
Limitations
- Does not support voice cloning
- Lower audio quality compared to premium models
- Commercial API — higher per-character cost
How to Use Amazon Polly Standard via WhatIsTTS
1. Create a free account and get your credits.
2. Go to Text to Speech and select Amazon Polly Standard.
3. Enter text, choose a voice, and click Generate. We route to Amazon Web Services.
No API key management needed. We handle authentication, routing, and billing through our unified platform.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amazon Polly Standard uses concatenative synthesis to deliver clear, consistent speech at the most affordable price point. With 60+ voices across 30+ languages, it integrates seamlessly with AWS services like Lambda, S3, and Connect. Polly Standard supports SSML, speech marks for lip-syncing, and multiple output formats.
AWS-native applications, IVR systems, high-volume generation
No, Amazon Polly Standard does not currently support voice cloning. For voice cloning, try ElevenLabs Multilingual v2, PlayHT, or Cartesia Sonic through our platform.
Amazon Polly Standard supports 23 languages including English. Language availability may vary by voice. Check the voice catalog on our platform for the full list of supported languages and voices.
Visit our Text to Speech page, select Amazon Polly Standard from the model dropdown, choose a voice, enter your text, and click Generate. You can also use our REST API: POST to /api/v1/tts/ with model="polly-standard" and your text. No provider API key needed — we handle routing and billing.
Amazon Polly Standard is a standard-tier model costing 2 credits per 1,000 characters on WhatIsTTS. Credits are included with all plans. You can try it with a free trial (up to 300 characters) before purchasing a plan.
Amazon Polly Standard is one of 20+ TTS models available on WhatIsTTS. Compare it with providers like ElevenLabs, OpenAI, Google Cloud, Azure, Amazon Polly, PlayHT, Deepgram, and Cartesia — all accessible through one platform with unified billing. Use our side-by-side comparison to find the best fit.
Yes. Amazon Polly Standard is a commercial API from Amazon Web Services that permits commercial use of generated audio. This includes podcasts, videos, apps, IVR systems, and more. Review Amazon Web Services's terms of service for specific requirements.
Through WhatIsTTS, Amazon Polly Standard output is available in MP3 (default), WAV, OGG, and FLAC formats. MP3 is ideal for web playback, WAV for further audio processing. Select your preferred format before generating.
Amazon Polly Standard has fast generation speed. Optimized for real-time applications like voice chat and interactive experiences.
Yes. WhatIsTTS provides a unified REST API for all providers including Amazon Polly Standard. Generate an API key in your account, then POST to /api/v1/tts/ with model="polly-standard". We provide code examples in Python, JavaScript, cURL, and Go. No need to manage a separate Amazon Web Services API key.
Amazon Polly Standard by Amazon Web Services offers: 60+ voices, 30+ languages, SSML support, Speech marks. Available as a standard-tier model on WhatIsTTS with 23 language support.
No. WhatIsTTS handles the Amazon Web Services integration for you. You only need a WhatIsTTS account and credits. We route your requests to Amazon Web Services's API and handle authentication, billing, and error handling.
Yes, Amazon Polly Standard supports streaming output for low-latency applications. Audio chunks are delivered as they are generated, enabling real-time playback.