Eco mode vs Cloud mode
Playback starts in Cloud. Switch to Eco for free local listening on desktop.
Speechdash offers two playback modes with the same voice presets but different infrastructure and billing. New documents start in Cloud.
Switch modes from the voice popover on the playback bar in the Speechdash app.
Eco mode
- Runs in your browser
- Unlimited listening
- No credits used
Cloud mode
- Server-generated audio
- ~1 credit / minute
- Works on more devices
Cloud mode (default)
- Audio generated on Speechdash servers
- Uses credits from your wallet (~1 credit per minute at 1× speed)
- Same ten character voices (Nathan, Sophie, and the rest of the catalog)
- Works on mobile and desktop
- Falls back to Eco automatically when Cloud is unreachable
Eco mode
- Runs locally in your browser (modern desktop browser with WebAssembly)
- Unlimited listening at no credit cost
- Same ten character voices
- Switch to Eco when you want to save credits
Switch modes
Open the voice popover on the playback bar and select Eco or Cloud. Changes apply immediately during playback, including voice and language switches.
Which should I use?
| Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| First play (default) | Cloud |
| Saving credits on desktop | Eco |
| Mobile or older browser | Cloud |
| Out of credits | Eco |
Playback starts in Cloud and spends credits from your wallet. Switch to Eco for free unlimited listening on supported desktop browsers.
Troubleshooting
If Cloud mode fails, see Cloud playback unavailable.