Alternatives · AI Voices
Audioread alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Audioread alternative for most people is ElevenReader (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of AI voice generators. The best free one is Speechify (2.8 GPA).
Audioread compared with 6 alternatives: Speechify, NaturalReader, ElevenReader, Voice Dream Reader, TTSReader and 1 more.
Audioread has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month for Pro. 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AudioreadThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Speechify | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| NaturalReader | Free plan · from $9.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ElevenReader | Free plan · from $8.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Voice Dream Reader | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| TTSReader | Free plan · from $8.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| BeyondWords | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Audioread starts at $9.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: NaturalReader, ElevenReader and TTSReader.
Speechify scores higher without starting lower. Voice Dream Reader starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Audioread
Speechify
Text-to-speech reader for listening to documents and web pages
- Speechify starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Speechify also lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension.
- Speechify also covers dictation and voice cloning.
- Speechify does not cover read later, which Audioread does.
Suits: Students and professionals who would rather listen than read
NaturalReader
Text-to-speech reader for listening to documents, with a voiceover app
- NaturalReader starts at $9.92 per month, billed annually ($20.90 billed monthly).
- NaturalReader also lists Windows and macOS apps and a browser extension.
- NaturalReader also covers voice cloning.
- NaturalReader does not cover read later, which Audioread does.
Suits: Students and readers who prefer to listen to documents and web pages
ElevenReader
Reader app that reads your files and audiobooks aloud in AI voices
- ElevenReader starts at $8.25 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- ElevenReader also lists a browser extension.
Suits: Listening to PDFs, papers and articles while commuting or doing chores
Voice Dream Reader
Accessibility-minded reader app that speaks PDFs, books and web pages
- Voice Dream Reader starts at $4.99 per month (monthly subscription shown in the App Store listing).
- Voice Dream Reader has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Audioread.
- Voice Dream Reader also lists a macOS app.
- Voice Dream Reader lists no web app and Android app, which Audioread has.
- Voice Dream Reader also covers highlights.
Suits: Readers with dyslexia or low vision who want an app tested with assistive technology
TTSReader
Online text reader with free voices, premium AI voices and MP3 export
- TTSReader starts at $8.25 per month, billed annually ($99); $10.99 billed monthly.
- TTSReader also lists a browser extension.
Suits: Students and readers listening to articles, PDFs and books
BeyondWords
AI audio publishing for news and article sites
- BeyondWords has no free plan, unlike Audioread.
- BeyondWords lists no iOS and Android apps, which Audioread has.
- BeyondWords also covers web analytics and voice cloning.
- BeyondWords does not cover read later, which Audioread does.
Suits: News and content publishers adding audio to every article
Limits worth knowing in Audioread
- The Basic plan allows only 3 articles a month at 1,000 characters each.
- Extra characters are sold in packs: $15 per 1 million Pro characters or $15 per 200,000 Premium characters.
- The page has a Monthly and Yearly toggle, but only $9.99 was readable, so the yearly rate is not recorded.
- The FAQ mentions a 7-day trial, but its terms were not readable.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Audioread?
The alternatives to Audioread in this directory are Speechify, NaturalReader, ElevenReader, Voice Dream Reader, TTSReader and BeyondWords. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Audioread.
Is there a free alternative to Audioread?
Yes. Speechify, NaturalReader, ElevenReader and TTSReader have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Audioread alternatives work on Windows?
The Audioread listing does not include a Windows app. Speechify and NaturalReader list one.
Which Audioread alternatives work on macOS?
The Audioread listing does not include a macOS app. Speechify, NaturalReader and Voice Dream Reader list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.