Audioread

Audioread

Audioread converts articles, PDFs, emails, and RSS feeds into spoken audio you can stream in a browser or sync to any podcast player. Paste a link, upload a document, forward a newsletter, or subscribe to a feed, and the platform builds a private playlist plus podcast feed for offline listening.

Where most read-aloud tools keep audio inside one browser tab, Audioread publishes each conversion to a private RSS feed. That lets you finish long articles in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Pocket Casts with downloads and playback speed controls, instead of leaving a tab open on your phone.

The service targets commuters, graduate students, researchers, and anyone with a reading backlog they want to clear while walking, cooking, or exercising. Browser extensions for Chrome, Edge, and Brave, native iOS and Android apps, email forwarding, and Slack digests cover most input workflows without extra setup.

Top Features:
  1. Nearly 1,000 AI voices across 150+ languages with region-specific options

  2. Private podcast feed syncs to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pocket Casts

  3. Free tier includes 3 articles per month with 1,000 characters per conversion

  4. Pro plan includes 1 million characters per month for $9.99

  5. Chrome, Edge, and Brave extensions for one-click article conversion

  6. Native iOS and Android apps plus Safari Shortcuts and an Android PWA

  7. Privacy Mode auto-deletes uploads after 30 days with no content sharing

Pros:
  1. Free tier requires no credit card and covers basic article previews.

  2. Private podcast feed works with major players for offline listening on the go.

  3. Input options span URLs, PDFs, email forwards, RSS feeds, browser extensions, and Slack.

  4. Supports 150+ languages with nearly 1,000 voices for multilingual listening.

Cons:
  1. Free plan limits conversions to 3 articles and 1,000 characters each month.

  2. Team pricing requires contacting sales rather than self-serve checkout.

  3. API access requires a separate request rather than instant signup.

FAQs:

Does Audioread have a free plan?

Yes. Audioread Basic is free with no credit card required. It includes 3 articles per month, up to 3 feeds, and 1,000 characters per conversion for preview-length audio.

What content formats does Audioread support?

Audioread accepts web articles, PDFs, Word documents, plain text, forwarded emails, and RSS or Atom feeds. Pro subscribers get 1 million characters per month with no per-article length cap.

Can I listen to Audioread in my podcast app?

Yes. Audioread publishes each conversion to a private RSS feed you can subscribe to in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and other podcast players for offline downloads.

Does Audioread offer mobile apps?

Yes. Audioread has iOS and iPad apps on the App Store and an Android app on Google Play. You can also add the Android PWA to your home screen or use Safari Shortcuts on Apple devices.

How much does Audioread Pro cost?

Audioread Pro is $9.99 per month. It includes 1 million characters per month, premium voices, RSS feed URLs, advanced AI features, and MP3 downloads. A 7-day trial is available on paid plans.

Does Audioread have an API for developers?

Yes. Audioread offers a REST API for text, URL, file, and RSS feed conversion with optional private podcast feed output. Developers can request API access through the Audioread sign-in flow and contact [email protected].

Pricing:

Freemium

Tags:

Text-to-Speech
Productivity
Podcast
Accessibility
RSS
Mobile Apps
Document Conversion

Tech used:

Next.js
Chakra UI
Ant Design
Cloudflare
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Google Fonts
Python
Ruby
Webpack
Emotion

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