RSS and news reader that reads article text aloud as continuous audio briefings
Convert text to natural-sounding speech in over 100 voices across 34 languages
Stage
Not given
Established
Founded
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2020
Based in
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GB
Pricing model
Free
Freemium
Pricing
Free with no credit card required. New accounts include approximately two hours of newly generated narration per day. Future paid pricing has not been set.
Free: 1,000 characters per month. Starter: $9.99/month for 100,000 characters. Basic: $24.99/month for 500,000 characters. Advance: $49.99/month for 1,250,000 characters. Pro: $99.99/month for 3,000,000 characters. Free 7-Day Trial available for Starter plan (credit card required, no PayPal).
Key features
Follow publishers, topics, or import RSS/OPML feeds
Natural voice narration with multiple voice options
Adjustable playback speed
Lock-screen playback controls
Muted words, article length, language, and played-article controls
Private accounts with no advertising trackers
Install as home screen app on iPhone and Android
Ready-made starter briefings
Continuous listening without algorithm curation
Over 100 voices in 34 languages with regional variations
Male, female, and child voice options
MP3 download and audio hosting with HTML embed player
Text-to-Speech API access
Adjustable speech speed from 0.25x to 4x
Upload text or paste URL of articles
Support for web pages, documents, and scans
Own intellectual property rights to all audio files
Cancel subscription anytime without questions
No long-term commitments required
What makes it different
Listen to news instead of scrolling through endless text feeds
Private, algorithm-free briefings based on your chosen publishers and topics
Hands-free listening continues with screen off and in car controls
Completely free with no credit card or sign-up requirements
Respects publisher paywalls and access controls
AI technology producing human-like natural-sounding speech
Over 100 voices with multiple language and accent options
Unlimited conversions on paid plans with no character limit per audio
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