Get the same natural AI voices for reading web content — at a fraction of the cost. Save over 80% compared to Speechify.
ArticleAudio delivers premium text-to-speech at a price that makes sense.
See how ArticleAudio stacks up against Speechify feature by feature.
| Feature | ArticleAudio | Speechify |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $5/mo | $29/mo |
| Annual price | $50/yr | $139/yr |
| Natural AI voices | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chrome extension | ✓ | ✓ |
| Read any webpage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speed control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free tier | 2,000 words | Limited (robotic voices) |
| Voice cloning | ✕ | ✓ |
| Celebrity voices | ✕ | ✓ |
| Offline listening | ✕ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✕ | ✓ |
| OCR scanning | ✕ | ✓ |
| AI summaries | ✕ | ✓ |
Pricing as of December 2025. Speechify pricing from speechify.com.
We believe in being honest. Here's when each option makes sense.
Try ArticleAudio free with 2,000 words. No credit card required.
ArticleAudio is significantly more affordable. Our monthly plan is $5/mo compared to Speechify's $29/mo — that's over 80% cheaper. Annual plans are $50/yr vs $139/yr, saving you about 64%.
ArticleAudio uses state-of-the-art AI voices that sound natural and human-like. While Speechify offers more voice options (including celebrity voices), our voices are optimized for long-form reading and provide an excellent listening experience.
ArticleAudio currently requires an internet connection as we process text through our AI voice servers. If offline listening is critical for you, Speechify may be a better fit.
ArticleAudio is currently a Chrome extension, so it works best on desktop browsers. Speechify offers dedicated iOS and Android apps if mobile is your primary use case.
We focus on doing one thing exceptionally well: reading web articles with natural AI voices. By keeping our feature set focused, we can offer competitive pricing without compromising on voice quality.
Yes! ArticleAudio offers 2,000 free words to try — no credit card required. This lets you experience our voice quality and workflow before committing to a paid plan.
Join thousands who've made the switch to a simpler, more affordable text-to-speech solution.
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