Speechify
Speechify turns written material into spoken audio so people can listen while commuting, studying or resting their eyes. Users open a Chrome or Edge extension, mobile app or desktop client, paste or import documents, and follow highlighted text while a voice reads at a chosen speed; a scan-and-listen mode can work from a photo of a page. The company also markets accessibility benefits for people who find extended reading tiring. Free accounts can try core listening with a small set of basic voices and capped speed; Premium expands the voice library, languages and top speed and unlocks richer listening features. Limitation: free listening is intentionally constrained (basic voices and lower max speed), and Speechify is a reader—not a full audiobook studio or team dubbing tool. Organizations that need shared libraries or SSO should confirm whether Premium alone is enough or whether a business offering is required.
Key features
- Listen to web pages, PDFs, docs and scanned pages with highlighted follow-along text
- Apps and extensions for iOS, Android, Chrome, Edge, Mac and Windows
- Adjustable listening speed plus a large Premium voice library
Limitations
Free accounts are limited to basic voices and lower playback speeds (our listing records up to about 1.5x on free versus much higher on Premium); power users typically need Premium.
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Pricing
Price checked: 2026-10-18. Source: official pricing page.
Free plan: Yes (Up to 1.5x speed, 10 basic voices)
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Billing unit | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $29 | Not listed | flat | 1,000+ voices, 60+ languages, 5x speed, scan & listen | Source Price checked: 2026-10-18 |
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