Speechify

Best text-to-speech

Text-to-speech to read anything aloud.

Price US$11.58/mo (Premium (anual, 139 $/año); 29 $/mes mensual)

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IN SHORT

Very popular text-to-speech app that reads documents, PDFs and web pages aloud with realistic voices. With a generous affiliate program.

  • 1,000+ voices and dozens of languages
  • Works on web, mobile, Chrome and Mac
  • Text scanning (OCR) and high reading speed
  • Very generous affiliate program (up to 50%)
4.4 /5
Our rating

THE BRAND

Company
Speechify, Inc.
Headquarters
Miami, FL (USA)
Founded
2017
Average rating
Trustpilot 4.7/5 · G2 4.4/5 · App Store (very high)
User base
50M+ users
Best for
Students, accessibility and multitasking
Industry presence
Contact Help center · Email · Community

ANALYSIS

Our experience with Speechify

What it offers

Reads documents, PDFs, web pages and emails aloud with realistic AI voices, at any speed, with 1,000+ voices, scanning (OCR) and apps on every platform.

Pricing

Free plan; the Premium plan costs ~$11.58/mo (annual, $139/yr). Affiliate program with a revenue share of up to 50%.

Ratings & reputation

Very happy user base: 4.7/5 on Trustpilot with 4,700+ reviews and hundreds of thousands of App Store ratings; 4.4/5 on G2. Complaints center on billing.

Who is it for?

Ideal for students, people with dyslexia and anyone who wants to 'listen' to their text while doing other things.

PROS & CONS

The good and the bad

  • 1,000+ voices and dozens of languages
  • Works on web, mobile, Chrome and Mac
  • Text scanning (OCR) and high reading speed
  • Very generous affiliate program (up to 50%)
  • Expensive on monthly billing ($29/mo)
  • Somewhat fragmented product line
  • Free plan is fairly limited

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Speechify

What is Speechify?

Speechify is a text-to-speech app: it reads documents, PDFs, web pages and emails aloud with realistic AI voices, at whatever speed you like. Great for studying, multitasking and people with dyslexia.

Is Speechify free?

It has a free plan with basic voices. The Premium plan costs around $139/yr (about $11.58/mo) or $29/mo if paid monthly. Check the current price.

What devices does it work on?

It works on web, iOS, Android, a Chrome extension and macOS, with 1,000+ voices and dozens of languages, plus text scanning (OCR).

Does Speechify have an affiliate program?

Yes, with a revenue share of up to 50% per sale and a 90-day attribution window. Confirm the current terms on their site.

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VERDICT

Is Speechify right for you?

Very popular text-to-speech app that reads documents, PDFs and web pages aloud with realistic voices. With a generous affiliate program.

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