Parolu alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Parolu: linux only, and voices for languages other than Esperanto must be downloaded first. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Parolu, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Balabolka currently ranks first.
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Best Parolu alternative for most people
BalabolkaFree Windows reader that opens EPUB, PDF and Office files and saves speech as audio files.
Best Parolu alternative for a free option
BalabolkaFree Windows reader that opens EPUB, PDF and Office files and saves speech as audio files.
Best Parolu alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
NaturalReaderReads documents and web pages on desktop, web, mobile and Chrome, with many more languages.
Best Parolu alternative for Mac
SpeechifyPolished reader across phone, browser and desktop, with hundreds of natural voices on its paid plan.
Best Parolu alternative for Windows
BalabolkaFree Windows reader that opens EPUB, PDF and Office files and saves speech as audio files.
Best Parolu alternative for iPhone and Android
NaturalReaderReads documents and web pages on desktop, web, mobile and Chrome, with many more languages.
Best Parolu alternative for working in the browser
NaturalReaderReads documents and web pages on desktop, web, mobile and Chrome, with many more languages.
Parolu alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Parolu?
Balabolka ranks first right now. Free Windows reader that opens EPUB, PDF and Office files and saves speech as audio files. NaturalReader and Speechify follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Parolu?
Yes. Balabolka (free), NaturalReader (free plan + paid) and Speechify (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Parolu?
None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Parolu?
The complaints we hear most: linux only; voices for languages other than Esperanto must be downloaded first; no document import, browser extension or mobile app.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Parolu, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.