Speechify

Product Description

Speechify is a text-to-speech (TTS) application that converts written text from webpages, emails, Google Docs, PDF files, and other formats into natural-sounding spoken words. It supports various devices and platforms, making reading more accessible to people with diverse needs. Speechify caters to a wide range of users, from students with learning disabilities to professionals who prefer listening over reading. This AI voice generator aims to enhance productivity, comprehension, and accessibility by providing high-quality, human-like voices and different customization options.

Key Features

• Optical Character Recognition (OCR): The OCR technology is designed to convert printed, scanned, or handwritten text into digital format. Thanks to this feature, Speechify can extract text from various sources and then transform this text to speech.
• Multiple voices: Speechify offers a wide range of AI voices to choose from, catering to different preferences and needs. Users can select from various accents, languages, and genders to personalize their listening experience.
• Cross-platform compatibility: Speechify works seamlessly across multiple platforms, including macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. Whether on a smartphone, tablet, or computer, users can enjoy a consistent and integrated experience.

Pros and Cons

• 40+ languages and 100+ voices are available.
• Accessible as a mobile app, desktop app, or Chrome extension.
• Up to 9x faster than the average reading speed.
• Anything saved to your Speechify library syncs across all devices.
• Requires a stable internet connection.
• Some features in the free version are limited.
• Not all voices sound natural.

Use Cases

• Students: By converting textbooks, lecture notes, and other study materials into audio format, students can listen to their coursework while commuting, exercising, or doing chores, effectively turning any time into study time. Additionally, listening to the material can aid in better comprehension and retention for auditory learners.
• Professionals: Specialists from various industries can use Speechify to convert work documents into speech, allowing them to multitask and consume information while driving or exercising. This helps them stay updated on work communications and industry news away from their desks, managing high volumes of information and maintaining a competitive edge.
• People with dyslexia: Speechify aids individuals with dyslexia by converting text to speech, making it easier to comprehend and reducing reading stress. With multiple voices available, users can choose the most comfortable one, enhancing their reading experience and boosting confidence in handling text-based tasks.

Pricing

• Free plan: Offers 10 standard reading voices and allows listening at speeds up to 1x. Includes basic text-to-speech features, enabling users to listen to content anywhere.
• Premium subscription: $11.58/month (billed annually). Provides over 30 high-quality voices in 20+ languages. Includes advanced features such as scanning and listening to printed text, faster listening speeds up to 5x, and enhanced importing and skipping tools.