Speechify
FreemiumMusic/AudioVoice/TTSNEWAI text-to-speech app that turns any text into natural-sounding audio for reading and learning.
Overview
Speechify is a leading text-to-speech platform that converts any written text - documents, articles, PDFs, emails, books, and web pages - into natural-sounding audio. Originally designed as an accessibility tool for people with dyslexia and reading difficulties, Speechify has grown into a mainstream productivity tool used by millions who prefer listening to reading or want to consume written content while multitasking.
The platform offers AI voices that sound remarkably natural, with options ranging from standard narration voices to celebrity voice clones. Speechify works across multiple platforms - Chrome extension, iOS app, Android app, Mac app, and web reader - ensuring users can listen to text content regardless of where they encounter it. The Chrome extension is particularly popular, allowing users to highlight any text on the web and instantly hear it read aloud.
Speechify has expanded beyond basic TTS to include features like AI audiobook creation, voice cloning for content creators, and Speechify Studio for producing voiceovers and audio content. The platform supports 30+ languages and offers speed controls that allow power users to listen at 2-5x normal speed, dramatically increasing the amount of content they can consume. Speechify is widely used by students, professionals, and anyone who wants to turn their reading backlog into a listening queue.
Key Features
- +Natural AI text-to-speech across documents, web, and PDFs
- +Chrome extension for instant web page to audio conversion
- +Cross-platform apps for iOS, Android, Mac, and web
- +Speed controls up to 5x for power listeners
- +30+ language support with natural-sounding voices
- +Celebrity and premium voice options
- +Voice cloning for personalized narration
- +OCR scanning to read physical books and printed text aloud
Use Cases
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Best-in-class cross-platform availability for consuming text as audio anywhere
- +Chrome extension makes web-to-audio conversion effortless
- +Speed controls up to 5x dramatically increase content consumption rate
- +Natural voice quality makes extended listening comfortable
- +Strong accessibility focus benefits users with reading difficulties
Cons
- xPremium voices and advanced features require expensive subscription
- xFree tier is very limited with basic voices only
- xVoice quality varies significantly between free and premium tiers
- xOccasional pronunciation issues with technical or specialized terms
Pricing Details
Free: limited usage with basic voices. Premium: $139/year - all premium voices, unlimited listening. Speechify Studio: $19/mo - voice cloning, audio creation.