What is Speechify?
Speechify is a text-to-speech app that converts written content into natural-sounding audio — supporting 60+ languages, 200+ voices, offline listening, and speeds up to 5x — primarily serving students, professionals with dyslexia/ADHD, and anyone wanting to consume content by listening. ---
Key Features
Text-to-Speech
200+ high-quality voices in 60+ languages
Speed Control
Listen at up to 5x speed
Multi-Platform
iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Chrome extension
Offline Listening
Download audio as MP3 for offline
Pros & Cons
What works
- 200+ natural-sounding voices — good quality
- Works across all devices and platforms
- Up to 5x listening speed for power users
- Good accessibility tool for dyslexia/ADHD
Watch out for
- Premium relatively expensive at $139/year
- Free plan very limited (robotic voices only)
- Occasional audio quality glitches
- Some text formatting not read correctly
Who is it for?
Students wanting to listen to study materials
Students wanting to listen to study materials
Professionals with dyslexia/ADHD
Professionals with dyslexia/ADHD
Commuters wanting to consume articles/books
Commuters wanting to consume articles/books
Anyone wanting to 2x their reading speed
Anyone wanting to 2x their reading speed
Alternatives to Speechify
Turn video and audio into transcripts, summaries, and reusable content.
