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TTSReader alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded TTSReader alternative is Read Aloud (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
TTSReader compared with 7 alternatives: NaturalReader, Speechify, Speechma, Read Aloud, Audioread and 2 more.
TTSReader has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.25 per month, billed annually ($99); $10.99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTSReaderThis tool | 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 |
| Speechma | Free plan · from $4.40/mo | Yes | Web, Android |
| Read Aloud | Free | Free | Browser extension |
| Audioread | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| TextAloud | Free trial · from $34.95 one-time | Trial only | Windows |
| TTSMP3 | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
TTSReader starts at $8.25 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
NaturalReader and Speechify score higher without starting lower. Speechma and Read Aloud 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 TTSReader
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 TTSReader does.
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 macOS and Windows apps.
- Speechify also covers dictation and voice cloning.
- Speechify does not cover read later, which TTSReader does.
Suits: Students and professionals who would rather listen than read
Speechma
Free text to speech site with voice cloning, dubbing and an API
- Speechma starts at $4.40 per month for Speechma Pro; the main site is free.
- Speechma lists no iOS app and browser extension, which TTSReader has.
- Speechma also covers transcription and voice cloning.
- Speechma does not cover read later, which TTSReader does.
Suits: Casual voiceovers with no account and no cost
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 TTSReader has.
- Read Aloud is open source, according to its own site.
- Read Aloud does not cover read later, which TTSReader does.
Suits: People who want any web page read aloud without leaving the browser
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 TTSReader has.
Suits: People who want to listen to a reading backlog while commuting
TextAloud
Windows text-to-speech program that reads documents and saves audio
- TextAloud starts at $34.95 one-time, uses the Windows voices already on the PC.
- TextAloud has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike TTSReader.
- TextAloud also lists a Windows app.
- TextAloud lists no web app, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which TTSReader has.
- TextAloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Windows users who want a one-off purchase instead of a subscription
TTSMP3
Free text to MP3 converter with Amazon Polly voices
- TTSMP3 starts at $10 per month; free use up to 3,000 characters a day.
- TTSMP3 lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which TTSReader has.
- TTSMP3 does not cover read later, which TTSReader does.
Suits: Quick MP3 voiceovers for short scripts without an account
Limits worth knowing in TTSReader
- The free plan allows only 5K characters of premium AI voices in total and bars commercial use or publishing.
- The Premium plan is single-seat; more users need extra licenses or pay-as-you-go credits.
- A Premium Plus plan ($20.99 a month) is listed as not yet available.
- The pricing page was last updated on June 20, 2025, and says the mobile apps have their own separate plans.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to TTSReader?
The alternatives to TTSReader in this directory are NaturalReader, Speechify, Speechma, Read Aloud, Audioread, TextAloud and TTSMP3. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TTSReader.
Is there a free alternative to TTSReader?
Yes. Read Aloud is free to use. NaturalReader, Speechify, Speechma, Audioread and TTSMP3 have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which TTSReader alternatives work on Windows?
The TTSReader listing does not include a Windows app. NaturalReader, Speechify and TextAloud list one.
Which TTSReader alternatives work on macOS?
The TTSReader listing does not include a macOS app. NaturalReader and Speechify list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to TTSReader?
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.