Alternatives · AI Voices
Read Aloud alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Read Aloud alternative for most people is ElevenReader (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of AI voice generators. The best free one is NaturalReader (2.8 GPA).
Read Aloud compared with 5 alternatives: Speaktor, TTSReader, NaturalReader, Speechify and ElevenReader.
Read Aloud is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read AloudThis tool | Free | Free | Browser extension |
| Speaktor | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TTSReader | Free plan · from $8.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| NaturalReader | Free plan · from $9.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Speechify | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ElevenReader | Free plan · from $8.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Read Aloud has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
TTSReader, NaturalReader, Speechify and ElevenReader score higher without starting lower.
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 Read Aloud
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 lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Speaktor also covers voice cloning.
Suits: Students and readers who want documents read aloud
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 web app and iOS and Android apps.
- TTSReader also covers read later.
Suits: Students and readers listening to articles, PDFs and books
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 a web app and iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
- NaturalReader also covers voice cloning.
Suits: Students and readers who prefer to listen to documents and web pages
Speechify
Text-to-speech reader for listening to documents and web pages
- Speechify starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Speechify also lists a web app and iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
- Speechify also covers dictation and voice cloning.
Suits: Students and professionals who would rather listen than read
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 web app and iOS and Android apps.
- ElevenReader also covers read later.
Suits: Listening to PDFs, papers and articles while commuting or doing chores
Limits worth knowing in Read Aloud
- Voice quality with the free setup depends on the voices your browser and operating system provide.
- Cloud-based voices may need an in-app purchase or your own provider API key; the pages do not state prices.
- It runs only as a browser extension, with no mobile or desktop app.
- EPUB reading depends on a separate extension from another publisher.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Read Aloud?
The alternatives to Read Aloud in this directory are Speaktor, TTSReader, NaturalReader, Speechify and ElevenReader. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Read Aloud.
Is there a free alternative to Read Aloud?
Yes. Speaktor, TTSReader, NaturalReader, Speechify and ElevenReader have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Read Aloud alternatives work on Windows?
The Read Aloud listing does not include a Windows app. NaturalReader and Speechify list one.
Which Read Aloud alternatives work on macOS?
The Read Aloud listing does not include a macOS app. NaturalReader and Speechify 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.