Speechify turns documents, web pages, PDFs and emails into spoken audio with natural voices and adjustable speed. It is a consumption tool, not a production tool: you listen rather than generate. The mobile app and browser extension are the real product.
Who it is for
Someone with a reading backlog or a reading difficulty who wants to listen instead.
Key features
- Reads PDFs, docs, emails and web pages aloud
- Adjustable speed up to several times normal
- Natural and celebrity voice options
- OCR for scanned documents and images
- Cross-device position sync
Where it falls short
The app is built for listening, so anything that needs editing, exports or multiple voices runs into features that only exist in the premium tier.
Pricing
Free tier gives standard voices and a limited number of hours. Paid is around $11 a month and unlocks the better voices and unlimited listening. The price goes up sharply on annual plans in some regions.
Prices move; the tier structure is the part that stays true. Check current pricing on Speechify.
Alternatives to Speechify
Frequently asked
Is Speechify free?
Partly. Free tier gives standard voices and a limited number of hours. Paid is around $11 a month and unlocks the better voices and unlimited listening. The price goes up sharply on annual plans in some regions.
What is Speechify best for?
Someone with a reading backlog or a reading difficulty who wants to listen instead.
What are the best alternatives to Speechify?
The closest substitutes we list are ElevenLabs, LOVO and Murf AI. They sit in a similar price bracket but make a different trade-off, so read the weaknesses section of each review before switching.
Which platforms does Speechify run on?
Speechify is available on Web, iOS, Android, macOS and Chrome.