SMRTR AIJan 22, 2026Testing Catalog

Inworld launches TTS-1.5 for real-time voice with 16 languages

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Inworld released TTS-1.5, a new text-to-speech system designed for real-time voice applications that operates in 16 languages with ultra-low latency. The system comes in two versions - TTS-1.5-Max with 190ms median latency for most uses, and TTS-1.5-Mini with 120ms median latency for speed-critical applications. Both models are currently free through December 2025 before switching to usage-based pricing of $5-10 per million characters, positioning Inworld to compete directly with established voice AI providers.

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