What is Play.ht?
Play.ht was an AI voice generation platform offering 900+ voices in 142 languages with voice cloning and text-to-speech capabilities. The platform was acquired by Meta in July 2025 and permanently shut down on December 31, 2025. All user data, voice clones, and API endpoints were deleted without migration options. ---
Key Features
[DEPRECATED] Text-to-Speech
Formerly 900+ voices in 142 languages — NO LONGER AVAILABLE
[DEPRECATED] Voice Cloning
Formerly accessible voice cloning — ALL CLONES DELETED
[DEPRECATED] WordPress Integration
Formerly audio widget for WordPress — NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL
[DEPRECATED] API
Formerly developer API — ENDPOINTS DISABLED July 2025
Pros & Cons
What works
- None — service no longer exists
Watch out for
- SERVICE SHUT DOWN December 31, 2025
- All user data and voice clones deleted without migration
- API endpoints disabled ahead of schedule (July 2025)
- No data export or migration path offered
Alternatives to Play.ht
Freemium · $7/mo
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