Speechify

Speechify is a text-to-speech product from a maker founded in 2017 and headquartered in Miami, Florida. It has a free plan with 10 voices and a maximum speed of 1.5x. Premium costs $29 a month, billed monthly, and includes more than 1,000 voices, 60+ languages, and a maximum speed of 5x. Speechify lists support for 60 languages and MP3 audio export. Its available platforms include Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web, and API access. Voice cloning and commercial use are also listed capabilities. The free and paid plans differ in voice count and playback-speed ceilings, while Premium specifies a language offering of 60+ languages. People choosing between the plans can weigh those listed limits alongside their need for language support, audio export, and platform access.

Speechify offers a free entry point and a monthly Premium plan with higher listed voice and speed limits. The plan choice chiefly depends on the voice count and playback speed needed.

It suits people looking for text-to-speech access across mobile, desktop, and web platforms. Developers may also consider it for its listed API access, and commercial users can note that commercial use is listed.

Overview

Speechify turns text into spoken audio across mobile, desktop, and web platforms, with API access for software integrations. It suits readers who want a choice of voices and faster playback; the free tier is useful for occasional listening, while frequent users may value Premium’s much larger voice library and 5x speed ceiling.

Its broad language support and MP3 export give it room to serve both everyday listening and audio creation. The main tradeoff is that the free plan’s 10 voices and 1.5x maximum speed leave a clear gap between casual use and the capabilities in Premium.

Key features

Voice selection and languages

Free includes 10 voices, while Premium includes more than 1,000 and supports 60+ languages. That makes the paid tier a better fit for readers who want more voice choices or listen across languages.

Playback and audio export

The free plan tops out at 1.5x speed; Premium raises the maximum to 5x. The lower cap should work for ordinary listening, but readers who rely on fast playback will find the paid tier more accommodating. MP3 is the listed export format, useful when an audio file is preferable to playback in the service.

API and commercial use

API access and commercial use are supported, extending Speechify beyond personal listening. The available plan details do not say which subscription includes API access or how commercial use is structured, so teams and developers should confirm that before choosing a plan.

Pricing

Speechify has a freemium model with two stated plans. Free costs nothing and includes 10 voices with a maximum playback speed of 1.5x. It is a practical starting point for occasional listeners who can work within those limits.

Premium costs $29 a month, billed monthly. It adds 1,000+ voices, 60+ languages, and a maximum speed of 5x. This is the stronger choice for frequent listeners who need more voice options or higher playback speeds. The price is a substantial commitment for someone who only listens now and then, and the plan information does not state a trial period, seat count, or usage quota.

Platforms

Speechify supports Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and web use, as well as API access. That range suits readers moving between phones and computers, while the API gives developers another way to use the service.

Who it's for

Speechify is best for people who regularly convert text into spoken audio and want a wide voice selection, multilingual support, or playback speeds above 1.5x. The free plan fits lighter use; Premium is more compelling for listeners who will make regular use of its larger library and 5x ceiling. Readers seeking a specific voice-cloning workflow should first confirm that it is included in the plan they intend to buy.

Pros and cons

• Pros: A free plan provides 10 voices and lets readers try the service without a subscription.
• Pros: Premium’s 1,000+ voices, 60+ languages, and 5x speed ceiling give frequent listeners more choice and playback flexibility.
• Pros: MP3 export, API access, and commercial use support audio workflows beyond personal playback.
• Cons: Free is capped at 10 voices and 1.5x speed, limiting choice and accelerated listening.
• Cons: Premium costs $29 a month, a harder fit for occasional use.
• Cons: The plan details do not say which tier includes voice cloning or API access, making those capabilities harder to evaluate before purchase.

Alternatives

Typecast is worth considering when video exports matter: its Free plan includes 3 projects, 3,000 lifetime credits, 1 GB of media storage, and 720p exports, while a Basic plan is also offered.

Hume AI is another freemium option with a free plan and support for API, iOS, macOS, and web.

NaturalReader may suit readers who want an individual plan with a stated monthly MP3 character allowance; its Lite plan is $79 a year for one user and 1 million MP3 characters per month.

FakeYou is an option for users comparing voice generation plans: Plus costs $12 a month and allows unlimited text-to-speech generation up to 30 seconds of audio.

Acapela Group is a paid alternative with a yearly subscription listed at €99 a year, excluding VAT.

CereProc is a paid alternative whose CereVoice Cloud plan costs £12.99 a month for 1,000,000 credits.

ReadSpeaker offers individual, non-institutional subscriptions with custom pricing.

Google Cloud Text-to-Speech is worth comparing for API use: its Standard voices plan includes 0 to 4 million characters free, then charges US$0.000004 per character.

Browse related options in Text-to-Speech Software, AI Voice Generators, AI Voice Cloning Software, and Game Voice Generators.

Verdict

Choose Speechify if you regularly listen to text and want a broad voice library, many supported languages, MP3 export, or playback up to 5x. Its free plan is a useful entry point, but Premium’s $29 monthly price makes most sense when those higher limits matter often. Look elsewhere if you need confirmed voice-cloning or API plan terms before committing, or if occasional listening does not justify the subscription.