Parlato turns WordPress posts into read-aloud audio, narrated podcasts and two-speaker interviews while keeping provider choice, API keys and costs visible.
Feature map
From WordPress posts to published audio
Use this map to understand current Free capabilities, Free limits, provider-dependent behavior and planned Pro scope before you generate audio.
- Free includes unlimited read-aloud TTS and 3 AI podcast slots.
- Provider-dependent items are labelled so voice, language and preview limits stay honest.
- Pro is the path for unlimited AI podcasts and editorial control.
Availability at a glance
Available for core use
Post-to-audio generation, BYOK provider setup, WordPress publishing and beginner guides are treated as the Free baseline.
Available with quota
Narrator and Interview formats are available in Free within the 3 AI-scripted podcast slots.
Available in Pro
Page-based audio and script review are treated as Pro features, not Free baseline features.
Depends on your provider
Voice lists, language support, previews, model availability and usage cost are determined by OpenAI or ElevenLabs.
Not presented as released
Mood controls, background music and podcast feeds stay tied to the post-validation roadmap.
01
Content conversion
Start from the WordPress posts you already publish, then turn them into read-aloud audio, narrated podcasts or two-speaker interviews.
- Posts to audioUse existing WordPress posts as the source for generated audio.Free
- Pages to audioUse WordPress pages as source content when the site needs page-based audio.Pro
- Read-aloud TTSConvert post text directly to speech with a selected voice.Free
- Narrator formatGenerate a single-voice podcast script from the post, then synthesize it to audio.Free limit
- Two-speaker interview formatGenerate a Host and Guest dialogue, then synthesize it with two voices.Free limit
02
Voice generation
Choose the provider and voice setup that match the content, language and production style.
- OpenAI voice supportConnect OpenAI with your own API key and use it as a supported generation provider.Free
- Optional ElevenLabs connectionConnect ElevenLabs when you want additional voice options from that provider.Optional
- Language and voice selectionAvailable voices, languages and previews depend on the provider and model you choose.Provider
- Host and Guest voice assignmentAssign separate voices for the interview format in the Podcast AI settings.Free
03
Publishing
Keep the generated audio inside WordPress so it can be managed, attached and played like site content.
- WordPress audio playerPublish generated audio with a frontend player for visitors.Free
- Attach audio to postsAssociate generated audio with the original WordPress content.Free
- Media Library storageGenerated audio lives in the WordPress Media Library instead of a separate hosted silo.Free
- Podcast feedsRSS podcast feeds are a post-validation roadmap item rather than part of the Free MVP.Planned Pro
04
Workflow
Guide users through setup, generation and troubleshooting without hiding the moving parts.
- Provider connection testsCheck that a provider key is saved and usable before creating production audio.Free
- Format and provider defaultsSet global defaults for format, provider, model and voices before generation.Free
- Progress and error statesMake long-running generation understandable and make provider failures actionable.Workflow
- Per-post overridesOverride format, voices, language hint and mood per post instead of relying only on global defaults.Pro
- Script reviewReview or edit a generated script, then regenerate only the audio.Pro
- Unlimited AI podcastsRemove the 3-slot Free limit for Narrator and Interview podcast generation.Pro
05
Control and transparency
Parlato should make API keys, provider choice and costs understandable before users generate audio.
- Bring Your Own KeyUse your own OpenAI or ElevenLabs API account instead of buying marked-up credits from ambronet.Free
- Direct provider billingOpenAI or ElevenLabs bill usage directly; provider costs are not included in a Parlato licence.Free
- Usage visibilityMonitor spend and usage in the provider dashboard that owns the API key.Provider
- Key removal and troubleshootingReplace keys, remove keys and follow beginner-friendly guides when a connection fails.Free
Need the exact Free and Pro split?
Use the comparison page for licence scope and pricing transparency. Use the roadmap for features that are planned but not available yet.
Ready to create your first audio?
Start with the setup guides, connect your provider key, then generate a short narration from an existing WordPress post.