Speechify review
Text to speech that reads PDFs, books and web pages aloud
- Speechify Inc.
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, Web
4.7 from 527.9K App Store ratings 10M+ Google Play downloads #45 in Productivity on the US App Store
Does it deserve #14?
Is Speechify worth it?
It depends on what you need. Speechify scores 7.9/10 and ranks #14 in AI Assistants. It's best for students, people with dyslexia and busy readers who prefer listening. Skip it if you only need occasional read-aloud, which your phone already does for free. Price: Free with 10 basic voices; Premium is $29 a month or $139 a year.
The verdict
Speechify reads almost anything aloud: PDFs, web pages, emails, ebooks and photos of printed pages. It suits people with dyslexia and anyone who'd rather listen than read, and it now doubles as a voice assistant with dictation, AI summaries and AI podcasts. Apps cover your phone, computer and browser. The free voices sound robotic and stop at 1.5x speed, and Premium costs $29 a month unless you pay yearly.
- 1,000+ natural voices in 60+ languages
- Scan and listen to printed pages
- Playback up to 5x speed
- Voice typing in any app
- AI summaries and podcasts
- Chrome and Edge extensions
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Home screen widgets, a playback queue and a personal dictionary for the Voice Keyboard
- Mar 2026A Windows app arrived that can run its voice AI entirely on your PC
- Feb 2026A Speechify app inside ChatGPT reads answers aloud in Speechify's voices
Privacy 6.4/10
The App Store label says your device ID may be used to track you, while other data isn't linked to you. Speechify says it never sells your data, and the Windows app can keep voice processing on your PC.
What we like
- Reads PDFs, web pages, docs and photos of text
- Natural premium voices in 60+ languages
- Works on phone, computer and browser
What could be better
- Premium costs $29 a month if you pay monthly
- Free voices sound robotic and top out at 1.5x
- App label lists tracking through your device ID
Students, people with dyslexia and busy readers who prefer listening
you only need occasional read-aloud, which your phone already does for free
Questions about Speechify
Is Speechify worth it in 2026?
It depends on what you need. Speechify scores 7.9/10 and ranks #14 in AI Assistants. It's best for students, people with dyslexia and busy readers who prefer listening. Skip it if you only need occasional read-aloud, which your phone already does for free. Price: Free with 10 basic voices; Premium is $29 a month or $139 a year.
Is Speechify free?
Yes, with 10 basic voices and speeds up to 1.5x. Premium costs $29 a month or $139 a year and adds 1,000+ natural voices, 5x speed, scanning and AI summaries.
Does Speechify work on Mac and Windows?
Yes, there are Mac and Windows apps alongside iPhone, Android, a web app and Chrome and Edge extensions. The Windows app, launched in March 2026, can run its voice AI on-device.
What are the best alternatives to Speechify?
The closest alternatives are Gemini Notebook, ChatGPT and Gemini. See all of them ranked on our Speechify alternatives page.
Where does Speechify rank?
Speechify ranks #14 of 16 in our AI Assistants ranking, with an overall score of 7.9 out of 10.