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Speechify
8/10
"Listen to anything—turns any text, document, or webpage into audiobook-quality speech."
Text-to-speech app that converts any text into natural audio with AI voices.
Best for:StudentsCommutersDyslexia SupportBusy Professionals
Free (limited) / Premium $139/year
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About Speechify
Speechify turns any text into speech with natural AI voices. Scan physical documents, books, and handwritten notes with OCR. Chrome extension reads web pages aloud. Mobile apps for iOS and Android. 200+ voices including celebrity voice options. Speed control up to 4.5x for speed reading. Offline listening downloads audio for later. Listen to PDFs, Google Docs, emails, and articles. Academic features for students with dyslexia or reading difficulties. Voice cloning for custom voices. Audiobook library included with premium. Over 20 million users globally.
Key Features
200+ AI Voices
OCR Document Scanning
Chrome Extension
Up to 4.5x Speed
Offline Listening
Voice Cloning
Audiobook Library
The Good
- Great accessibility
- Many voices
- Multi-platform
- Speed listening
The Not-So-Good
- Expensive premium
- Some voices robotic
- Annual billing only
Editor's Review
Editor's Review (February 2026)
Speechify is the leading text-to-speech app with 20+ million users—and for good reason. It turns literally anything into audio: web pages, PDFs, physical books via OCR, Google Docs, emails. For people with reading difficulties or those who want to consume content on the go, it's transformative.
What We Love:
• OCR scanning turns physical books and handwritten notes into audio
• 200+ natural AI voices with speed control up to 4.5x for speed listening
• Chrome extension reads any web page aloud with a single click
• Genuinely life-changing for users with dyslexia or reading difficulties
What Could Be Better:
• Premium at $139/year is expensive—no monthly option available
• Some voices still sound robotic, especially in less common languages
• Annual billing only—no way to try premium monthly before committing
• Voice cloning feature is limited compared to dedicated TTS platforms
Who Should Use It:
Students who want to listen to study materials, commuters consuming articles and books during travel, and anyone with dyslexia or other reading challenges. The 4.5x speed option turns a 2-hour read into a 25-minute listen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What can Speechify read?
Speechify reads virtually anything: web pages (via Chrome extension), PDFs, Google Docs, emails, Kindle books, physical documents (via OCR scanning), and handwritten notes. It works across desktop, iOS, and Android devices.
Q:How much does Speechify cost?
Speechify offers a limited free tier. Premium costs $139/year (no monthly option), which unlocks all 200+ voices, unlimited listening, speed control up to 4.5x, voice cloning, and the audiobook library. There is no monthly subscription option.
Q:Does Speechify help with dyslexia?
Yes, Speechify was specifically designed with accessibility in mind. It's widely used by people with dyslexia, visual impairments, and other reading difficulties. Converting text to audio helps users consume content that would otherwise be challenging to read.
Q:How does the speed control work?
Speechify allows listening speeds from normal (1x) up to 4.5x. This is designed for speed listening—you can gradually increase speed as your comprehension adapts. A 2-hour article at 3x speed takes only 40 minutes to complete.
Tool Information
Pricing ModelFreemium
Starting PriceFree (limited) / Premium $139/year
CategoryAudio & Music
Last UpdatedFeb 2026
