What Speechify does
Speechify is a text-to-speech and voice app that reads documents, PDFs, web pages and scanned pages aloud in natural-sounding AI voices. It also does voice typing in any app, summarizes and answers questions about what you are reading, turns documents into AI podcasts and takes meeting notes. It covers 60+ languages and runs on phones, computers and browser extensions. A free plan gives basic voices at up to 1.5x speed; Premium adds 1,000+ voices and faster listening.
Best for
- Students listening to readings and PDFs
- People with dyslexia or reading fatigue
- Writers who prefer dictating
- Commuters turning articles into audio
Key features
Text to speech
Listen to PDFs, docs, web pages and books with highlighted text and adjustable speed.
Scan and listen
Photograph printed pages and have them read aloud using OCR.
Voice typing
Dictate into any app, with grammar fixes and filler words removed.
AI summaries and chat
Summarize content and ask questions about it with the voice assistant.
AI podcasts
Turn a document or short description into a podcast episode.
Cloud integrations
Premium connects to Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive.
Speechify pricing
Speechify has a free plan. 10 basic voices, listening at up to 1.5x speed, text-to-speech only. Paid plans start at $29/month. Free trial of Premium (length not stated). Speechify Studio and the Speechify API have separate pricing. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.
| Free | $0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | $29/month | $139 billed yearly |
Source: Speechify pricing page
Pros and cons
What it does well
- Available on nearly every device and browser.
- Large voice library with 60+ languages on Premium.
- Combines reading aloud, dictation and summaries in one app.
Know before you sign up
- The free plan only has 10 robotic-sounding voices and caps speed at 1.5x.
- Premium is $29 per month unless you pay yearly.
- Studio and API features are sold separately.
Alternatives to Speechify
Questions about Speechify
What is Speechify?
Speechify is a text-to-speech and voice app that reads documents, PDFs, web pages and scanned pages aloud in natural-sounding AI voices. It also does voice typing in any app, summarizes and answers questions about what you are reading, turns documents into AI podcasts and takes meeting notes. It covers 60+ languages and runs on phones, computers and browser extensions. A free plan gives basic voices at up to 1.5x speed; Premium adds 1,000+ voices and faster listening.
Is Speechify free?
Speechify has a free plan. 10 basic voices, listening at up to 1.5x speed, text-to-speech only. Paid plans start at $29/month. Free trial of Premium (length not stated). Speechify Studio and the Speechify API have separate pricing. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.
How much does Speechify cost?
Paid plans start at $29/month; plans listed on the official pricing page: Free ($0), Premium ($29/month). Speechify Studio and the Speechify API have separate pricing.
Who is Speechify best for?
Students listening to readings and PDFs, People with dyslexia or reading fatigue, Writers who prefer dictating and Commuters turning articles into audio.
Where can I use Speechify?
Speechify is available on Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows and Chrome extension, according to its official site.
What are some alternatives to Speechify?
Similar audio & voice tools include ElevenLabs, Krisp, LALAL.AI and Murf AI. Compare them on the Audio & voice page.