AI voice generators , by Speechify Inc. , since 2016
Speechify
Reads documents, PDFs and web pages aloud; popular with dyslexic and ADHD users
- WEB
- API
- MOBILE
- DESKTOP
- PLUGIN
What Speechify does
Speechify is a text-to-speech reading app (web, mobile, desktop, browser extension) that converts articles, PDFs, emails and books into natural-sounding audio at adjustable speeds, plus a separate Studio product for voiceover/dubbing and an API for developers.
What you get: Scan & Listen (camera OCR to speech), 1000+ voices, 60+ languages, Up to 5x playback speed, Browser extension and mobile apps, Separate Studio product for voiceover/dubbing.
Typical jobs: Reading PDFs/articles for dyslexia and ADHD accessibility; Studying and speed-reading textbooks; Podcast/video voiceover via Speechify Studio.
Worth knowing: Best positioned as a reading/accessibility tool rather than a production voiceover tool; Studio and API have separate, undisclosed pricing not captured here.
What users complain about: There is no way to sign up free plan straightaway. They force you to accept free trial and force you to provide credit card details. (https://www.trustpilot.com/review/speechify.com)
Pricing and plan limits
Verified August 2026| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | 10 robotic-sounding voices, TTS only, playback up to 1.5x speed |
| Premium | $29 | n/a | not disclosed on page (unlimited listening implied) |
Where it wins
- Best-in-class reading/accessibility UX with OCR scanning and very high playback speeds
- Large voice library (1000+) bundled into one flat Premium price rather than metered credits
Where it falls short
- Free signup funnels users into a credit-card-required trial that auto-renews into an annual charge, per multiple Trustpilot reviews
- Annual discount percentage is advertised ("save up to 60%") but the exact annual total is not shown until checkout
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 7.5 | 2.25 |
| Value for money | 25% | 6.0 | 1.50 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.5 | 1.27 |
| Maturity | 15% | 8.5 | 1.27 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 7.0 | 0.70 |
| Momentum | 5% | 7.5 | 0.38 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 7.4 | 7.40 |
Alternatives to Speechify
Chosen by editors, not sponsors-
FlikiFreemiumClosest match on capability
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Smallest.aiPaidClosest match on capability
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Hume AIFreemiumCheaper entry plan at $3/mo
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CartesiaFreemiumCheaper entry plan at $5/mo
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