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Detail AudioUtilsOrate logo Orate
What it doesFree browser-based audio converter with no uploads or signups required On-device text-to-speech for Mac that turns anything you're reading into audio you can listen to
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: 5 conversions per month with 10-second preview output, 20MB file size limit. Pro Weekly: $5.99/week with unlimited conversions, full-length output, 500MB file size limit. Pro Monthly: $9/month with same Pro features. Pro Yearly: $5/month billed as $60/year (44% discount) with same Pro features $4.99 one-time purchase with all minor updates included. 14-day free trial available.
Key features
  • Local browser-based processing with WebAssembly
  • Works offline once page loads
  • Support for MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A, AAC, WMA, AIFF, Opus
  • Unlimited conversions with Pro subscription
  • 500MB file size limit on Pro plans
  • Audio editing tools including cutter, joiner, compressor, and speed changer
  • Cross-device access with Pro subscription
  • Works on all modern browsers and operating systems
  • Select text from any app and add to queue with ⌥⌘L or right-click
  • 14 built-in voices with optional HD voice for natural-sounding speech
  • Playback speeds from 0.5× to 2× with pitch preservation
  • Organized library with tags, notes, and resume-where-you-left-off
  • Menu bar control for playback without leaving current app
  • Sync queue and audio to iPhone through private iCloud
  • All processing on-device with no uploads or accounts required
  • Works fully offline on your Mac
  • Text cleaned up for listening with paragraphs and pauses intact
What makes it different
  • Files stay on your device with no server uploads
  • No installation, plugin, or account signup required
  • Works offline after initial page load
  • Processes audio at full CPU speed locally in browser
  • Conversion starts immediately without upload delays
  • Entirely on-device with no uploads, no accounts, and no cloud servers
  • One-time $4.99 purchase with perpetual license and all minor updates included
  • Free iPhone companion app with iCloud sync through your own private cloud
  • Designed for accessibility including dyslexia, low vision, ADHD, and eye strain
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 −1 (down) since last check6 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)210
Citation Flow (Majestic)2525
Referring domains (Majestic)13690

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