Is the free tier really free?

Yes. 3 articles per week with premium neural voices, no account required, no credit card needed. The audio saves to iCloud and works offline. There's no catch.

Do free articles have ads or watermarks?

No. Free articles get the same premium voice quality, the same audio format, and the same iCloud storage as paid articles. The only limitation is the number of articles per week.

What happens if I use all 3 free articles?

Your quota resets every week. You can still listen to previously converted articles anytime. If you consistently want more, the Premium subscription offers unlimited conversions.

Free text to speech: Listen to Articles Without Paying

What you get for free

speakeasy's free tier includes 3 article conversions per week using the same premium InWorld neural voices that paid users get. There's no quality downgrade, no watermark, no time limit on the audio, and no account creation required. Just paste a URL and press play. Your converted articles save to iCloud so you can listen offline, sync between devices, and re-listen anytime.

Why we offer a generous free tier

We believe the best way to experience TTS is to use it. Reading a description of "natural-sounding AI voices" doesn't compare to actually hearing your favorite article read aloud. Three articles per week is enough to build a habit and discover how audio fits into your routine — during commutes, workouts, cooking, or chores. Most users who try speakeasy's free tier upgrade because they want more, not because the free version is limited.

No account, no friction

Many "free" TTS tools require email sign-up, credit card on file, or app registration. speakeasy doesn't. Download the app, paste a URL, and listen. That's it. Your device ID tracks your free quota — no personal information needed. If you later choose to upgrade, you still don't need an account; subscriptions are handled through the App Store.

How free speakeasy compares to other free TTS options

Built-in screen readers (VoiceOver, TalkBack) are free but use basic system voices that fatigue quickly during long listening. Google Translate has a TTS function limited to short text snippets. Browser extensions like Read Aloud use variable-quality voices. Amazon Polly and Google Cloud TTS offer free tiers but require developer setup and API keys. speakeasy is the only option that gives you premium neural voice quality with zero setup and no technical knowledge required.

What's in the paid upgrade?

If you find yourself wanting more than 3 articles per week, speakeasy Premium unlocks unlimited conversions at $9.99/month or $89.99/year. You also get RSS feed subscriptions for automatic article conversion, additional voice options, and priority processing. But the core experience — paste a URL, get premium audio — is the same on free and paid.