Speechify Review
4.0
Free (10 robotic voices, 1.5x speed)
Visit Speechify →The listening app: turn any text into audio
Who it's for
Individuals who want to listen to articles, PDFs, books, and study material hands-free — students, professionals, and readers with ADHD/dyslexia who value accessibility and convenience over studio voiceover production.
Who it's not for
Professional content creators or studios needing broadcast-quality voice cloning, commercial voiceover rights, or fine-grained emotional direction should look at ElevenLabs or Murf instead.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 10 robotic-sounding voices, up to 1.5x speed, text-to-speech only, 5-file storage cap |
| Premium | $139/yr (~$11.58/mo) | 1,000+ natural voices, 60+ languages, up to 5x speed, OCR scan & listen, AI summaries/podcasts, cloud integrations |
Pros
- Best-in-class OCR/camera scan-to-audio for reading physical books and printed pages
- Strong accessibility focus (2025 Apple Design Award for Inclusivity), popular with ADHD/dyslexia users
- Extensive integrations (Chrome extension, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
- Large natural-sounding voice library (1,000+) across 60+ languages
Cons
- Free plan is very limited (robotic voices only, capped speed and storage)
- 3-day trial requires a card and auto-converts to an annual charge if not cancelled
- OCR accuracy drops on old/yellowed pages, unusual fonts, or dense academic layouts; not a studio-grade voice-cloning tool
