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Popular text-to-speech app that reads web pages, PDFs, documents and scanned pages aloud.

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About Speechify

Speechify is one of the best-known text-to-speech readers. You can paste text, open PDFs and documents, connect cloud drives, or use the browser extension to have any web page read aloud, and the mobile apps can scan printed pages with the camera and read them back. It is widely used by students, people with dyslexia or ADHD, and anyone who prefers listening to reading. The free plan is limited to a small set of robotic-sounding voices and lower speeds; the Premium subscription unlocks a large library of natural voices, many languages, faster playback, scanning and AI summaries. The company also sells separate tools for voice-overs, dubbing and a speech API. Speechify runs on iPhone, iPad, Android, the web, Mac and Windows, and as a Chrome or Edge extension. It is subscription software, and the yearly plan is much cheaper than paying monthly.

Best for: Students and busy readers who want natural voices across phone, browser and computer.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Available on almost every platform, including Chrome and Edge extensions
  • Large library of natural voices in many languages on Premium
  • Camera scanning turns printed pages into audio
  • Fast playback speeds for skimming

Why people leave

  • Free plan has only robotic voices and slower playback
  • Premium is expensive when paid monthly
  • Subscription only; no one-time purchase

Top Speechify alternatives

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  1. 1NaturalReader logo
    NaturalReader

    Covers the same platforms and also sells one-time desktop licences instead of only subscriptions.

    62.6
  2. 2Balabolka logo
    Balabolka

    Completely free Windows reader that saves audio files, if system voices are good enough.

    59.6
  3. 3Parolu logo
    Parolu

    Free, open-source and offline on Linux, for people who want no account or subscription.

    57.2
  4. 4ElevenLabs logo
    ElevenLabs

    More expressive voices, voice cloning and dubbing for creators making audio content.

    38.6

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Speechify: common questions

Is Speechify free?

Speechify has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, up to 1.5x speed (checked on Speechify's own site).

Is Speechify open source?

No, Speechify is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Parolu.

What platforms does Speechify run on?

Speechify is available for Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to Speechify?

The highest-ranked Speechify alternatives right now are NaturalReader, Balabolka and Parolu. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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