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AuthorVoices
What AuthorVoices is
AuthorVoices is a web-based AI audiobook narration platform for independent authors. A project can begin with an EPUB or DOCX upload, or pasted text, and the platform provides curated AI voices for narration. Quick Fix re-narrates a selected passage while keeping the surrounding audio in place. Completed audiobooks can be exported in MP3 or M4B format, and chapter handling is supported.
Authors may make a private cloned voice from a recording after confirming that it is their own voice or that they have written consent from its owner. AuthorVoices’ distribution channel reaches over 50 audiobook retailers, excluding Audible and Amazon. The terms also say Audible, ACX and Amazon do not accept third-party AI-narrated audiobooks such as AuthorVoices output. Project-page distribution submission accepts only books built and exported inside the platform. New accounts receive 5,000 narration characters and a limited number of free voice-preview attempts. The service has a free plan and trial, alongside one-time book purchases and monthly Studio subscriptions, with paid options from $49. Users retain ownership of uploaded manuscripts, and the terms say manuscripts are not used to train AI models. SelfPublishing.pro book import requires both accounts to use the same email; BookBud.ai can hand off an audiobook project to AuthorVoices. The site offers Riley, an AI support agent, and directs users seeking a human response to its Contact page or [email protected].
Who it suits
AuthorVoices suits independent authors who want to turn manuscript text into narrated audiobooks using curated AI voices, with MP3 or M4B exports. It may also suit authors who want passage-level re-narration or a private voice clone and can work within the stated distribution restrictions.
What it does well
- Start projects with EPUB, DOCX or pasted text.
- Quick Fix re-narrates a selected passage.
- Exports audiobooks in MP3 and M4B formats.
- New accounts receive 5,000 narration characters.
- Manuscript ownership stays with users; manuscripts are not used for AI training.
What to know first
- Distribution excludes Audible and Amazon.
- Audible, ACX and Amazon do not accept its third-party AI-narrated output.
- Project-page submission is limited to books made and exported in AuthorVoices.
- Monthly Studio credits do not roll over.
Limits
New accounts receive 5,000 narration characters and a limited number of free voice-preview attempts. Economy One-Book Pass is limited to 400,000 characters and locks to the first project. Monthly Studio plan credits do not roll over; Studio Starter allows up to 2 audiobooks per month, Studio Basic up to 5 and Studio Pro up to 10.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Long Book | $129 · Up to about 139,500 words/about 15 finished hours · credits never expire | $129, paid once |
| Studio Pro | $149 / month · 2,200,000 credits/month · about 10 audiobooks · up to 10 books/month · one new book/day · credits reset | $149 a month |
| Done-for-You Audiobook Production | $299 one time · One book · up to 550,000 characters · manuscript setup, narration, cleanup, MP3/M4B delivery | $299, paid once |
| Studio Starter | $49 / month · 440,000 credits/month · about 2 audiobooks · up to 2 books/month · one new book/day · credits reset | $49 a month |
| Economy One-Book Pass | $49 one time · 1 audiobook · up to 400,000 characters/about 74,000 words · 20,000 edit credits · 165 narrators | $49, paid once |
| Short Book | $59 · Up to about 55,800 words/about 6 finished hours · credits never expire | $59, paid once |
| Standard Book | $89 · Up to about 93,000 words/about 10 finished hours · credits never expire | $89, paid once |
| Studio Basic | $99 / month · 1,100,000 credits/month · about 5 audiobooks · up to 5 books/month · one new book/day · credits reset | $99 a month |
As authorvoices.ai lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the AuthorVoices website and create a new account to receive 5,000 narration characters.
- Start a project by uploading an EPUB or DOCX file, or by pasting text.
- Choose from curated AI voices, or create a private clone after confirming ownership or written consent.
- Use Quick Fix to re-narrate a selected passage while preserving the surrounding audio.
- Export the finished audiobook in MP3 or M4B format.
- Choose a one-time book purchase or a monthly Studio plan if you need a paid option.
Verdict
Pick AuthorVoices if you are an independent author seeking AI narration, passage edits and audiobook file exports, especially if its retailer channel fits your distribution needs. Look elsewhere if Audible, ACX or Amazon acceptance is essential, or if you need to submit audio made outside AuthorVoices through its project-page distribution flow.
Questions
What does AuthorVoices cost?
It offers a free plan and trial, with paid options from $49. Listed paid choices include one-time book purchases from $49 and monthly Studio plans from $49 per month.
What platforms and file formats does it support?
AuthorVoices is web-based. Manuscripts can be uploaded as EPUB or DOCX or entered as pasted text, and audiobook exports are available as MP3 or M4B.
Can I distribute an audiobook through AuthorVoices?
Its distribution channel reaches over 50 audiobook retailers, excluding Audible and Amazon. Project-page submission accepts only books built and exported inside AuthorVoices.
Can its narration be sold through Audible, ACX or Amazon?
The terms say Audible, ACX and Amazon do not accept third-party AI-narrated audiobooks such as AuthorVoices output.
Can I clone a voice?
Yes. A private clone can be created from a recording after confirming that it is your voice or that you have written consent from its owner.
Does AuthorVoices train AI on uploaded manuscripts?
The terms say users retain ownership of uploaded manuscripts and that manuscripts are not used to train AI models.
Facts from AuthorVoices's own pages
- Audio checker
- The free Spec Checker analyzes one MP3 up to 100 MB for loudness, peaks, encoding, and room tone, then removes the upload from temporary storage. · authorvoices.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Chapter workflow
- The service generates narration chapter by chapter and lets users organize chapters and sections inside a project. · authorvoices.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Clone retention
- A clone made without buying credits is retained for about 24 hours, while buying a credit pack preserves it while the account remains in good standing. · authorvoices.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Company founding
- Bo Bennett's résumé says he founded Archieboy Holdings in 2001; an independent business directory instead lists 2009. · bo-bennett.socialpsychology.org, 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- Archieboy's own about page gives its address as Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA. · archieboy.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- Crunchbase lists the legal entity as Archieboy Holdings LLC and identifies Bo Bennett as president and founder. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- Crunchbase categorizes Archieboy Holdings as a private company with 1–10 employees. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Content ownership
- Users retain ownership of uploaded manuscripts, text, and audio, and the terms say manuscripts are not used to train AI models. · authorvoices.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Credit rules
- Credits are measured in characters, are charged as audio is generated, and spent credits are non-refundable. · authorvoices.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Curated-voice licence
- Audio made with a catalogue voice is licensed for end-use audiobook distribution, but users may not extract the voice or train another model on the output. · authorvoices.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Data location
- The privacy policy says data is stored and processed in the United States and may be transferred to other countries. · archieboy.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- AuthorVoices offers no-upfront-cost distribution to more than 50 retailers, while Audible and Amazon are excluded. · authorvoices.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Distribution limitation
- The project-page distribution submission accepts books built and exported inside AuthorVoices; finished audio created elsewhere cannot be submitted through that flow. · authorvoices.ai, 29 Sept 2026
- Editing
- Quick Fix re-narrates a selected passage while preserving the surrounding audio. · authorvoices.ai, 29 Sept 2026
- Exports
- Completed projects can be downloaded as a ZIP of chapter MP3 files or as one M4B file with chapter markers and cover art. · authorvoices.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Free access
- New accounts can sign up without a card and receive a one-time 5,000-character bonus for testing narration. · authorvoices.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Funding
- Crunchbase shows no usable disclosed funding amount and marks the founded field as obfuscated. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States · authorvoices.ai, 28 Sept 2026
- Input formats
- Projects accept EPUB and DOCX files, or text pasted manually, with uploads limited to 200 MB. · authorvoices.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Books can be imported from SelfPublishing.pro when both accounts use the same email address, and BookBud.ai can hand a finished manuscript directly into a new AuthorVoices project. · authorvoices.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Language support
- The FAQ lists active voices in English, Spanish, Russian, German, Portuguese, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, and Polish. · authorvoices.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: emotional performance
- AIChief and AI Alternative both caution that AI voices may lack the emotional depth or performance nuance of human narrators. · aichief.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: retailer acceptance
- Independent reviews warn that retailer policies can restrict AI narration, especially for Audible or ACX-focused releases. · ai-alternative.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Manuscript input
- Users can upload EPUB or DOCX files or paste text to create a narration project. · authorvoices.ai, 29 Sept 2026
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