On-device text-to-speech for Mac that turns anything you're reading into audio you can listen to
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Pricing model
Freemium
Paid
Pricing
Free tier: up to 3 splits per day for files up to 2 minutes and 50 MB. Paid credits: Starter $4.90 (20 minutes), Plus $9.90 (50 minutes), Pro $19.00 (120 minutes). Credits never expire and are billed per minute used (rounded up).
$4.99 one-time purchase with all minor updates included. 14-day free trial available.
Key features
No signup required for free tier
In-browser stem preview before downloading
Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, and AAC formats
Automatic file deletion after approximately one hour
Usage metered fairly by processing time
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Privacy-minded with no account library
Free tier up to 2 minutes with 3 daily splits per IP
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
No account or signup required to remove vocals
Vocal and instrumental stems remain perfectly aligned for easy switching
Fast processing with no desktop installation or configuration needed
Truly free tier with no hidden checkout or trial card required
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
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