Recommended IVRs
For developers wishing to test their applications with a free or low cost IVR, check out this list of Websites that VoiceObjects has assembled. This information is subject to change of course. So for best results, go to the individual developer site and read the latest information.
Free Hosted VoiceXML IVR Sites for Developers
| Hosted IVR Name |
Genesys / VoiceGenie Developer Workshop |
| Overview |
The VoiceGenie Developer Workshop is a group of tools, documentation, and other resources that allows you to deploy your own voice-enabled, interactive phone application for free. All you need to deploy VoiceXML applications is your Web browser, an ordinary phone, some Web space and a free Developer Workshop account. |
| URL |
http://developer.voicegenie.com/ |
| Registration |
http://developer.voicegenie.com/register.php |
| FAQs |
N/A |
| Supported Languages |
German, US English |
| Hosted IVR Name |
Loquendo C@fé |
| Overview |
Loquendo C@fé is the place where VoiceXML developers design intuitive automated speech services using Loquendo’s best-in-class automatic speech recognition (ASR) and text-to-speech (TTS) technologies. With Loquendo technology, developers can create multi-lingual, automated voice services using the VoiceXML standard. Developers can host their voice applications in a personal area on the C@fé platform or remote on their Web server. |
| URL |
http://www.loquendo.com/en/services/loquendo_cafe.htm |
| Registration |
http://www.loquendocafe.com/ |
| FAQs |
N/A |
| Supported Languages |
Italian, French, German, Spanish, UK English, US English |
| Hosted IVR Name |
Plum Voice Hosting |
| Overview |
The Plum Voice Hosting site provides Web-based VoiceXML application provisioning and deployment. Plum Voice is enabling versatile deployment of best of breed automated telephone solutions based on open standards for the enterprise. Plum Voice supports VoiceXML 2.1 on both its developer site and production hosting site. |
| URL |
http://www.plumvoice.com/developers/
platform-index.php |
| Registration |
http://www.plumvoice.com/developers/index.php |
| FAQs |
N/A |
| Supported Languages |
US English |
| Hosted IVR Name |
Tellme Studio by Microsoft |
| Overview |
Tellme Studio is a powerful suite of Web-based VoiceXML tools and community resources that enable you to deploy your own Internet-powered, voice-enabled applications on the Tellme Network. Tellme Studio is custom-tailored to fit the needs of the serious VoiceXML developer. |
| URL |
http://studio.tellme.com/ |
| Registration |
http://studio.tellme.com/apply/ |
| FAQs |
http://studio.tellme.com/faq/ |
| Supported Languages |
Spanish, US English |
| Hosted IVR Name |
Voxeo Evolution |
| Overview |
The Voxeo Evolution site enables IVR developers to deploy voice recognition and touch-tone driven applications that can be called from or call out to any telephone. Voxeo provides 24×7 developer technical support and free direct-dial developer phone numbers without ads or cumbersome pin codes. |
| URL |
http://evolution.voxeo.com/ |
| Registration |
http://evolution.voxeo.com/account/register.jsp |
| FAQs |
http://evolution.voxeo.com/support/faq.jsp |
| Guides |
Voxeo Provisioning Guide - 352 KB PDF |
| Supported Languages |
Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Indian English, Italian, Spanish, Swiss German, UK English, US English |
Free Evaluation & Low Cost VoiceXML IVRs for Developers
| Product Name |
Envox Communications Development Platform |
| Overview |
Envox Communications Development Platform combines comprehensive support for traditional voice communication with the industry’s most complete support for IP communication, including IP telephony, video messaging, SMS, and e-mail. By melding these capabilities, Envox offers a unique multi-modal platform that enables developers to deploy all of their communication solutions on a single, cost-effective VoiceXML platform. |
| URL |
http://www.envox.com/software/envox-7.asp |
| Download |
http://www.envox.com/getting-started/evaluation
-registration.asp?pageFrom=envox7 |
| Datasheet / Product Tour |
http://www.envox.com/downloads/
download_file.asp?f=envox_pdf/
Envox_7_0_Product_Brief.pdf |
| ASR Support |
Loquendo, Nuance, Telisma |
| Video Support |
No |
| Telephony Support |
PSTN, VoIP |
| OS Support |
Windows 2000 (Professional, Server, and Advanced Server), Windows Server 2003, or Windows XP Professional |
| Product Name |
I6NET VXIasterisk for the Open Source PBX Asterisk |
| Overview |
VXIasterisk is a VoiceXML browser for the Asterisk PBX. Asterisk developers can connect this software plug-in to use VoIP or TDM boards, and take part in the application defined interactive voice response systems. |
| URL |
http://www.i6net.com/products/vxi/ |
| Download |
http://www.i6net.com/downloads/ |
| Datasheet / Product Tour |
http://www.i6net.com/download/28/ |
| ASR Support |
Special connectors for ASR engines (Nuance) |
| Video Support |
Yes |
| Telephony Support |
VoIP, TDM |
| OS Support |
Windows 2000 (Professional, Server, and Advanced Server), Windows Server 2003, or Windows XP Professional |
| Product Name |
OptimSys - OptimTalk Desktop Suite |
| Overview |
OptimTalk Desktop Suite is an application suite for the deployment of VoiceXML-based applications on a standard PC or laptop computer. OptimTalk Desktop Suite consists of the following main applications: VoiceXML Interpreter, CCXML Interpreter and Grammar Tester. OptimTalk Desktop Suite offers flexible configuration options and can be easily adapted to the individual needs of developers. E.g. speech recognition and speech synthesis can be easily replaced with faster text-based input and output to speed up testing. |
| URL |
http://www.optimsys.cz/ |
| Download |
http://www.optimsys.cz/download/ |
| Datasheet / Product Tour |
http://www.optimsys.cz/products/desktop-suite/
introduction.php |
| ASR Support |
Speech recognition via Microsoft Speech API |
| Video Support |
No |
| Telephony Support |
Requires no telephony hardware (microphone and speakers) |
| OS Support |
Windows 2000, Windows XP (Recommended) |
| Product Name |
Visibridge VoiceXML Gateway – Sound Card Edition |
| Overview |
Visibridge VoiceXML Gateway - Sound Card Edition allows you to quickly test VoiceXML applications on your PC or laptop computer with just a microphone and speakers. It includes a touch-tone keypad simulator, requires no telephony hardware and reduces the test/debug cycle by cutting dial and connect time off every call. |
| URL |
http://www.visibridge.com/ |
| Download |
http://www.visibridge.com/products/downloadform_p.htm |
| Datasheet / Product Tour |
http://www.visibridge.com/products/products.htm |
| ASR Support |
Includes Microsoft speech recognition (US English) |
| Video Support |
No |
| Telephony Support |
Requires no telephony hardware (microphone and speakers) |
| OS Support |
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4, 2000, 2003, XP |
| Product Name |
Voxeo Prophecy IVR Voice Platform |
| Overview |
Voxeo Prophecy is the latest version of the Voxeo VoiceCenter platform. The goal was to deliver the world’s first telephony application platform software that features retail like simplicity at an extremely low price. The resulting product is accessible, simple, 100% standards based and inexpensive. Voxeo Prophecy scales from two ports on low-end notebooks to tens of thousands of ports on multiple-server clusters. |
| URL |
http://www.voxeo.com/prophecy/ |
| Download |
http://www.voxeo.com/prophecy/#download |
| Datasheet / Product Tour |
http://www.voxeo.com/prophecy/video/
prophecy_overview.mov |
| ASR Support |
Built-in high quality speech recognition (US English); easily works with other speech engines via MRCP |
| Video Support |
No |
| Telephony Support |
PSTN, VoIP |
| OS Support |
Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP |
| Product Name |
Voxpilot Open Media Platform |
| Overview |
The Voxpilot Open Media Platform is a distributed call control and VoiceXML-based media processing platform designed to enable rapid delivery of next generation interactive DTMF, speech, and multimedia services on a single platform. Employing a unique combination of advanced PSTN features with IMS-ready VoIP capabilities, the Voxpilot Open Media Platform is optimized both for the networks of today and also those of tomorrow. |
| URL |
http://www.voxpilot.com/ |
| Download |
http://downloads.voxpilot.com/ |
| Datasheet / Product Tour |
http://www.voxpilot.com/pdf/Voxpilot_OMP_3.2.pdf |
| ASR Support |
Loquendo, LumenVox, Nuance, Telisma, Vocative |
| Video Support |
Yes |
| Telephony Support |
PSTN, VoIP |
| OS Support |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 3, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
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