Overview

Speechify is an AI-powered listening platform that converts text, PDFs, articles, and documents into natural speech. It features a Chrome extension, voice cloning (Speechify Studio), and is popular with students and professionals for audio learning.

Pricing Plans

Free (reading app, limited speed)

Premium $139/mo (annual ~$11.58/mo) — unlimited speed, celebrity voices

Speechify Studio $29/mo — voice cloning, 30 min voiceover/mo

Features

✗ API Access

✗ Team Collaboration

✗ Templates

✓ Browser Extension

✓ Mobile App

Integrations: Chrome Extension, iOS App, Android App, Google Docs, PDF reader

Pros & Cons

Pros

Best text-to-speech reader for personal productivity
Chrome extension works on any webpage
Celebrity voice options are engaging

Cons

Premium pricing is high for a reading app
Studio voiceover features are limited vs. Murf/ElevenLabs
Voice cloning is basic compared to dedicated platforms

Best For

Students and professionals who prefer consuming content via audio — articles, PDFs, textbooks