Speechify
Speechify is an artificial intelligence-based application focused on text-to-speech conversion services. The tool allows users to transform written text into sp...
Last verified:
What is Speechify?
Speechify is an all-in-one Voice AI Productivity Assistant that converts text to natural-sounding speech across every device. It reads PDFs, Google Docs, webpages, emails, books, and more aloud using 1,000+ lifelike AI voices in 60+ languages at speeds up to 4.5x. The platform combines text-to-speech, voice typing dictation, and a Voice AI Assistant that answers questions, summarizes content, explains pages, and helps users research topics through voice conversations.
Key features include voice typing that turns speech into polished text with automatic grammar correction at up to 5x faster than typing, AI podcast creation from any document or description in one click, AI meeting note-taking with automatic summaries and key points, OCR scan-and-listen for physical books, offline MP3 downloads for Premium users, voice cloning from 10-30 second samples, text highlighting as you listen, speed control, AI summaries, AI quizzes, and content recaps. The Voice AI Assistant understands context from what you're listening to and responds based on long-form content.
Speechify is for students studying for exams, professionals working through documents and emails, educators, seniors, individuals with dyslexia or ADHD, and anyone who wants to read faster, comprehend better, and multitask by listening. With 55 million+ users and over 1 million 5-star reviews, it's the top text-to-speech app trusted worldwide. The platform works across iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Web apps, and Chrome/Edge browser extensions.
Speechify pricing
Pricing model: Paid
Speechify offers a Free Plan at $0 that includes listening at speeds up to 1.5x and free AI dictation/Voice Typing. Premium Monthly costs $29.00/month and includes access to 200+ natural-sounding voices, speeds up to 4.5x, offline MP3 downloads, voice cloning, AI podcasts, AI meeting notes, AI summaries, quizzes, and full Voice AI Assistant features. Premium Annual costs $11.58/month (billed annually) with all Premium Monthly features. A free trial of Premium is available to explore advanced voices, faster playback, and dictation. Bulk purchases for schools, teams, large school districts, and governments are available by contacting the sales team.
Speechify pros
- 1,000+ natural-sounding AI voices across 60+ languages
- Listen at speeds up to 4.5x faster than normal reading
- Voice typing dictation up to 5x faster than typing at 160 words per minute
- Works across iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Web, Chrome and Edge extensions
- Reads PDFs, Google Docs, EPUB, DOCX, XLSX, TXT, webpages, emails, and books
- Voice AI Assistant answers questions and summarizes content while listening
- Create AI podcasts from any document or description in one click
- AI meeting note taker with automatic summaries and key points
- Offline MP3 downloads for Premium users to listen without internet
- Voice cloning from 10-30 second voice samples with speaker permission
- OCR scan-and-listen feature for physical books and printed text
- Text highlighting follows along as you listen for better tracking
- Automatic grammar correction and filler-word removal in voice typing
- AI summaries, quizzes, and content recaps for learning
- 2025 Apple Design Award winner and Chrome Extension of The Year
- Context-aware Voice AI that understands what you're listening to
- Emotional and lifelike voices indistinguishable from human speech
- Trusted by 55 million+ users with 1 million+ 5-star reviews
Speechify cons
- Premium plans cost $29/month or $11.58/month annually which is expensive
- Free plan only allows listening up to 1.5x speed, limited vs Premium 4.5x
- Offline MP3 download feature only available on Premium, not free tier
- Voice cloning requires speaker permission which adds complexity
- Some advanced features like AI podcasts only on Premium plan
- API requires account creation and API key setup for developers
- 60+ languages supported but only 6 have full support, others in beta
- OCR scanning may have accuracy limitations with poor quality images
- Voice typing at 160 WPM may not capture very fast speakers perfectly
Frequently asked questions about Speechify
What is Speechify?
Speechify is an all-in-one Voice AI Productivity Assistant that lets users research topics and get answers through voice conversations, read with text to speech, voice type, take AI notes, and create AI podcasts in one platform via voice commands and conversational dialogue.
How does Speechify differ from ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Perplexity?
Speechify is a Voice AI Productivity Assistant combining voice-activated conversations, research, question answering, text to speech, voice typing, an AI note taker, and AI podcast creation across apps, while ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Perplexity are primarily text-based chat tools.
How does Speechify differ from Siri and Alexa?
Speechify is a Voice AI Productivity Assistant that supports conversations, understands long-form content, reads information aloud, enables voice typing and AI note-taking, and helps users research, write, and create AI podcasts all with voice, rather than just responding to commands like Siri and Alexa.
Can Speechify replace multiple AI assistants?
Yes. Speechify can replace multiple AI Assistants by acting as the ultimate Voice AI Assistant for listening, dictating, taking AI notes, researching, summarizing, and creating AI podcasts through natural conversation.
What is text to speech?
Text to speech, sometimes called TTS, read aloud, or speech synthesis, is the term for using AI voices to turn any input text into speech.
What is an AI voice?
An AI voice refers to the synthesized or generated speech produced by artificial intelligence systems, enabling machines to communicate with human-like speech.
How can I try Speechify for free?
You can try Speechify text to speech free via its iOS or Android mobile apps, its web app on Windows or Mac, or its extensions for Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
Who is Speechify AI reader for?
Speechify AI reader is for everyone, including seniors, students, professionals, and anyone who benefits from listening to written content read aloud.
Are Speechify AI voices natural-sounding?
Yes. Speechify's text to speech reader has the most natural, human-sounding voice overs available on the market. The AI voices are now indistinguishable from human voices and available in several different languages including Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, and more.
What is voice cloning?
Voice cloning allows you to upload or record a few seconds of any speaker, with the speaker's permission, and generate a clone of the voice. This allows you to listen to any email, PDF, or website in the new cloned voice.