AkaVoice – AI Article to Podcast

AkaVoice is a WordPress plugin designed to automatically convert blog articles into podcast episodes and distribute them to major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. This tool targets WordPress site owners seeking to extend their content reach by repurposing written articles into audio format with minimal effort. The plugin leverages artificial intelligence to rewrite articles in a professional radio format, removing elements like tables, links, and unpronounceable acronyms to create engaging, fluid audio content rather than simply reading the text verbatim.

The transformation process involves the AI rewriting the article, followed by text-to-speech (TTS) conversion using a provider of the user's choice—OpenAI, Azure Neural TTS, or Google Neural2. The resulting MP3 audio is then published and distributed via Spreaker, with an embedded audio player automatically added to the top of each article and the podcast episode available on supported platforms within 24 hours. AkaVoice supports seven languages (English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Russian) and allows up to 1,500 words per episode. Users can select from over 15 broadcast-quality AI voices, previewing each before finalizing their choice.

The plugin operates in the background, scanning the site every four minutes to queue and process new articles. It also offers prioritization based on Google Search Console traffic, ensuring that the most-visited articles are converted first. Users have flexibility in scheduling with a configurable cron interval and daily limits. AkaVoice employs a "Bring Your Own Key" (BYOK) model, allowing users to use their own API keys for TTS providers, ensuring zero lock-in and maintaining user control over their AI infrastructure.

AkaVoice is free to start, with three complete podcasts included on installation without the need for an API key or credit card. After the trial, users can choose between two plans: Simplified, where AkaVoice manages the APIs, or Advanced, which uses the user's own API keys. Pricing is credit-based, with no monthly subscription and credits that never expire. This makes AkaVoice a flexible solution for WordPress publishers aiming to automate and expand their content distribution through podcasting.