read-this.ai
Transform articles into podcast-quality audio with just a click.
Founded by:
Flo
(@mindtheflo)
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About
A browser extension and web application that converts online articles into audio using AI text-to-speech technology. It features natural-sounding voices, variable playback speeds up to 9x, and low-latency streaming. Users can listen directly in the browser or download the generated audio files. The service supports multiple languages and offers a free tier with 5,000 characters, alongside annual subscription plans for higher limits.
Key Features
- One-click conversion of web articles to audio
- High-quality AI text-to-speech voices
- Variable playback speed (up to 9x)
- Downloadable audio files
- Multi-language support
What Makes It Different
Focuses specifically on the 'reading assistant' use case for web content rather than general TTS generation, offering a streamlined browser extension experience.
Pricing
Free plan includes 5,000 characters. Light plan is $44.99/year (720,000 characters). Unlimited plan is $179.99/year.
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