Orate

About this launch

Orate is a macOS application that converts text into natural-sounding audio you can listen to later. Select any text from any app and press ⌥⌘L or right-click to add it to your listening queue. The app renders audio on-device with no uploads, no accounts, and no cloud servers involved.

Your queue lives in an organized library with tags, notes, and the ability to resume where you left off. Control playback from the menu bar without leaving the app you're reading in. Orate includes 14 built-in voices (American and British) plus an optional HD voice, with playback speeds from 0.5× to 2× and pitch preservation.

Your queue and rendered audio sync to your iPhone through your own private iCloud—free and without any new accounts or subscriptions. The app is designed for people who need an alternative way to read: those with dyslexia, low vision, ADHD, eye strain, or simply anyone who prefers listening while cooking, walking, or commuting.

Orate is a one-time $4.99 purchase with all minor updates included. It works fully offline, requires macOS 14 or later with Apple Silicon (M1 or later), and the version you buy keeps working forever.