Can I use Speechify voices in monetized YouTube videos?
Depends
Only voice overs made in Speechify Voice Over Studio may be used commercially; Speechify's other services are for personal, non-commercial use. YouTube requires disclosing realistic AI-generated content and won't monetize mass-produced videos.
Last verified 2026-10-17. Our reading of the quoted terms below, not legal advice.
What the terms say
Speechify
“The Services, with the exception of Speechify Voice Over Studio, are not intended for your commercial use.”
“Subject to your compliance with these Terms and any applicable additional terms, you may use Speechify Voice Over Studio AI voice overs for commercial purposes.”
“You can also distribute or otherwise make available AI voice overs created with Speechify Voice Over Studio to third parties who intend to use the voice overs for commercial purposes.”
YouTube
“AI-generated content made with generic or unoriginal templates giving the impression of mass production without adding the creator’s original, authentic insights or perspective”
“Content that expresses your unique creative voice, like using AI to visualize a unique character and narrative you invented”
“We require creators to disclose AI-generated or altered content that seems realistic. Creators can make this disclosure during the upload process.”
“Realistic AI content and meaningful changes require disclosure, while non-realistic or minor edits don’t.”
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