Speechify

Speechify AI is a comprehensive AI-powered voice productivity platform designed to transform how people read, write, learn, and create content. Originally built as a Text-to-Speech (TTS) solution, Speechify has evolved into a full Voice AI ecosystem with more than 50 million users worldwide.

The platform was founded by Cliff Weitzman, inspired by his personal experience with dyslexia, which is why Speechify places strong emphasis on accessibility, education, and productivity.

Core Features & Capabilities

1. AI Text-to-Speech (TTS) Reader

Speechify’s core functionality converts written content into natural-sounding audio, allowing users to consume information faster and more efficiently.

Supported content:

• PDFs, DOCX, TXT, EPUB, XLSX

• Web articles and emails

• Google Drive, Dropbox, Canvas

• Scanned documents via Scan & Listen

Key benefits:

• Listen up to 4.5× faster than normal reading

• Synchronized text highlighting

• Adjustable playback speed

• AI-generated summaries and learning quizzes

2. Voice Typing & Dictation

Speechify includes a powerful AI dictation tool focused on speed and accuracy.

• Write up to 5× faster than typing

• Automatic grammar and punctuation correction

• Removes filler words

• Works across apps via Mac app, Chrome extension, and web

👉 Available even in the free plan.

3. AI Voice Studio – Professional Voiceovers

The Speechify AI Voice Studio is built for content creators, video producers, and podcasters.

Main features:

• Import scripts from text, documents, or YouTube URLs

• Paragraph- or sentence-based rendering

• Hundreds (and growing) of realistic AI voices

• Fine control over:

  • Speed

  • Pitch

• Export voiceovers in MP3 format

This makes it ideal for videos, ads, podcasts, e-learning, and narration projects.

4. Advanced Voice AI Tools

• AI Podcasts – turn articles into podcast-style audio

• Voice Cloning – create a digital voice replica (with consent)

• Dubbing – replace video audio in other languages

• Voice AI Assistant – interact with web pages via voice

Platform Availability

• 📱 iOS & Android apps

• 💻 Web app & native Mac app

• 🌐 Chrome & Edge extensions

• 🎧 Offline listening (Premium users)

Pricing & Plans (Overview)

Exact pricing may vary by region, but Speechify follows this structure:

🔹 Free Plan

• Basic Text-to-Speech

• Voice Typing & Dictation

• Limited voice selection

🔹 Premium Plan

• High-quality, natural AI voices

• Faster playback speeds

• Offline downloads

• Full access to Voice Studio

• Free trial available

🔹 Education & Enterprise

• Bulk licensing for schools and organizations

• Team features

• Custom pricing

Who Is Speechify Best For?

• 🎓 Students and educators

• 🧠 Users with dyslexia or ADHD

• 👩‍💼 Busy professionals

• 🎙️ Content creators, YouTubers, podcasters

• 📚 Anyone who consumes large amounts of text daily