Description
BeyondWords is an AI audio CMS built for publishers, previously operating under the name Speechki (speechkit.io now redirects permanently to beyondwords.io). It converts written articles into audio so publishers can reach readers who prefer to listen, without building a text-to-speech pipeline themselves.
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The core of BeyondWords is voice cloning: publishers can use instant cloning for a fast result, professional cloning for closer realism, or choose a ready-to-use voice from its library, including the voices of a publication's own journalists, editors or analysts. Integration is designed to take a few lines of code, and the resulting player is customizable to match a publisher's branding, meets WCAG 2 accessibility standards, and is built specifically for article pages rather than as a generic embed.
BeyondWords gives publishers control over pronunciation so brand and proper names are read correctly, and structures costs so updating an existing article's audio does not trigger unpredictable regeneration fees at scale. An analytics layer reports listen rates, time spent and completion rates so a publisher can see which audio content is working. A monetization layer connects to programmatic ad servers for audio and video ads, or lets a publisher run its own ad campaigns from the BeyondWords dashboard.
BeyondWords is built to fit into an existing publishing workflow rather than replace it, with integrations across a range of CMS and publishing platforms, and is aimed at publishers of all sizes, from newsrooms to blogs, who want to add an audio edition of their content. Case studies referenced on its site include SPH Media, Jysk Fynske Medier, La Nación, Schibsted and The Irish Times.
BeyondWords is operated by LSTN LTD, based in London. Specific subscription pricing is not published on the current site; prospective customers are directed to book a demo.
- CategoryText to Speech
- Pricing ModelContact sales
- DeploymentCloud
BeyondWords's Core Features
Instant and professional AI voice cloning, including a publication's own journalist or editor voices
Ready-to-use voice library as an alternative to cloning
Customizable audio player built for article pages, meeting WCAG 2 accessibility standards
Pronunciation controls for accurate reading of brand and proper names
Predictable regeneration pricing when an existing article's audio needs updating
Analytics on listen rates, time spent and completion rates
Programmatic audio and video ad monetization, or self-run ad campaigns from the dashboard
Integrates into existing publishing workflows and CMS platforms with a few lines of code
How to use BeyondWords?
Connect BeyondWords: Add the player to your CMS with a few lines of code.
Choose a voice: Pick instant cloning, professional cloning, or a library voice for your articles.
Publish audio: Turn new or existing articles into narrated audio.
Set pronunciations: Adjust pronunciation controls for names and terms specific to your publication.
Track performance: Review listen rates, time spent and completion rates in analytics.
Monetize: Connect an ad server or run your own audio and video ad campaigns.
BeyondWords's Use Cases
- Audio editions of articles
- Branded voice cloning
- Audio ad monetization
- Accessible article listening
