Speechify
Speechify turns written documents, PDFs, and web pages into spoken audio across every major device.
Independent overview by new Mantra · updated July 21, 2026
- Category
- Operations
- Pricing
- Free; Premium $29/mo or $139/yr; API: Free, Starter $10/mo, Pro $99/mo, Scale $499/mo
- Implementation
- Under 1 week
- Adoption risk
- Low
- Integrates with
- Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Chrome extension, Canva
What Speechify does
Speechify is a text-to-speech solution that reads documents, PDFs, web pages, and emails aloud using AI-generated voices. It works through apps on iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows, as well as browser extensions for Chrome and Edge, so team members can listen to content wherever they work. It also integrates with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Canva.
Beyond listening, Speechify includes a voice-typing feature that lets users dictate text instead of typing, and an AI note-taking function that can summarize content and capture meeting points. A separate Studio product handles voiceover production, with options for voice cloning and a pay-as-you-go API for developers or teams that want to build audio features into their own workflows.
The solution offers over 1,000 voices across more than 60 languages, with playback speed control and offline listening available to Premium subscribers. Setup is straightforward — the vendor indicates implementation under one week, and a free tier lets you evaluate the core functionality before committing to a paid plan.
Key capabilities
Text-to-Speech Playback
Reads PDFs, documents, emails, and web pages aloud using AI voices. Supports listening at variable speeds with text highlighting to follow along.
Voice Typing and Dictation
Converts spoken words into typed text across apps, which the vendor describes as notably faster than keyboard typing.
AI Summarization and Notes
Automatically summarizes content being read and can take notes during meetings or calls, then surfaces key points on request.
Studio Voiceover Production
A separate Studio product lets users produce AI voiceovers, clone voices, and add captions — priced separately from the personal listening plan.
Developer API Access
A pay-as-you-go API gives developers access to the same text-to-speech engine, with support for voice cloning, multiple languages, and streaming.
Cross-Platform Availability
Available on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Chrome, and Edge, with offline listening for Premium subscribers who download content in advance.
Best for
- Professionals who process large volumes of written material — reports, regulations, contracts — and want to listen rather than read.
- Teams that create audio content or voiceovers and need a flexible Studio solution without hiring voice talent.
- Developers or product teams wanting to add text-to-speech functionality to an existing application via API.
- Individuals or staff who find dictation faster than typing and want voice input to work across multiple apps.
- Organizations with accessibility requirements, including support for employees with dyslexia or reading difficulties.
Worth knowing
- The free tier covers basic listening; advanced features like offline access, the full voice library, and Studio production require Premium at $29 per month or $139 per year.
- Studio voiceover and API access are priced and structured separately from the personal Premium plan — budget accordingly if your use case spans more than one product tier.
- Voice cloning requires the speaker's permission and involves uploading recorded audio; teams should review their own data and consent policies before using this feature.
- If your primary need is document collaboration, project management, or deep workflow automation, Speechify is not designed for those tasks — it is focused on reading, listening, and audio production.
- The API is pay-as-you-go with no published per-unit rate on the main site; development teams should test volume costs before assuming it fits a production budget.
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