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ElevenReader alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best ElevenReader alternative for most people is ElevenLabs (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of AI voice generators. It's also the best free one.
ElevenReader compared with 7 alternatives: Speechify, NaturalReader, Audioread, ElevenLabs, Speaktor and 2 more.
ElevenReader has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.25 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly). 6 of the 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ElevenReaderThis tool | Free plan · from $8.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 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 |
| Audioread | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ElevenLabs | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Speaktor | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Read Aloud | Free | Free | Browser extension |
| Voice Dream Reader | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
Price against what you get
ElevenReader starts at $8.25 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 7 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: ElevenLabs.
Speechify scores higher without starting lower. Speaktor, Read Aloud and Voice Dream Reader start 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 ElevenReader
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.
- Speechify also covers dictation and voice cloning.
- Speechify does not cover read later, which ElevenReader 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.
- NaturalReader also covers voice cloning.
- NaturalReader does not cover read later, which ElevenReader does.
Suits: Students and readers who prefer to listen to documents and web pages
Audioread
Turns articles, PDFs and emails into audio for podcast apps
- Audioread starts at $9.99 per month for Pro.
- Audioread lists no browser extension, which ElevenReader has.
Suits: People who want to listen to a reading backlog while commuting
ElevenLabs
AI voice platform for speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents
- ElevenLabs starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- ElevenLabs lists no browser extension, which ElevenReader has.
- ElevenLabs also covers transcription, video generation and voice cloning.
- ElevenLabs does not cover read later, which ElevenReader does.
Suits: Creators voicing videos, podcasts and audiobooks
Speaktor
Text-to-speech reader and voiceover tool for documents and video
- Speaktor starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Speaktor also covers voice cloning.
- Speaktor does not cover read later, which ElevenReader does.
Suits: Students and readers who want documents read aloud
Read Aloud
Open-source browser extension that reads web pages aloud
- Read Aloud is free.
- Read Aloud lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which ElevenReader has.
- Read Aloud is open source, according to its own site.
- Read Aloud does not cover read later, which ElevenReader does.
Suits: People who want any web page read aloud without leaving the browser
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 ElevenReader.
- Voice Dream Reader also lists a macOS app.
- Voice Dream Reader lists no web app, Android app and browser extension, which ElevenReader has.
- Voice Dream Reader also covers highlights.
Suits: Readers with dyslexia or low vision who want an app tested with assistive technology
Limits worth knowing in ElevenReader
- The free plan caps text-to-audio at 10 hours a month; unlimited listening to your own imports needs Ultra.
- Premium audiobooks are limited to 20 hours a month on Ultra.
- Offline downloads and custom voices are Ultra-only.
- The site shows a Black Friday offer of 30% off the first year with no end date; it is listed under offers, not in the plan price.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ElevenReader?
The alternatives to ElevenReader in this directory are Speechify, NaturalReader, Audioread, ElevenLabs, Speaktor, Read Aloud and Voice Dream Reader. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ElevenReader.
Is there a free alternative to ElevenReader?
Yes. Read Aloud is free to use. Speechify, NaturalReader, Audioread, ElevenLabs and Speaktor have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ElevenReader alternatives work on Windows?
The ElevenReader listing does not include a Windows app. Speechify and NaturalReader list one.
Which ElevenReader alternatives work on macOS?
The ElevenReader listing does not include a macOS app. Speechify, NaturalReader and Voice Dream Reader list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to ElevenReader?
Read Aloud is described as open source on its own site.
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.