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%)
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
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.
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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