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ReadAloud

tryreadaloud.comText to speech

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it has been in the index since 15 Jul 2026. How this is checked

ReadAloud is a browser-based text-to-speech tool that reads any article aloud using natural, podcast-quality voices. It features a Chrome extension, in-page player, and voice switching, making online content more accessible for users who prefer listening or have visual impairments.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreemiumWebCloud-managed
ReadAloud preview
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Making online articles accessible by converting text to natural-sounding speech directly in the browser.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: web users, readers, people with visual impairments, multitaskers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: voice_synthesis

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: freemium · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: tryreadaloud.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

ReadAloud is a Text to speech project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on making online articles accessible by converting text to natural-sounding speech directly in the browser. Inferred · not functionally tested: ReadAloud is a consumer product aimed at web users, readers, people with visual impairments, multitaskers. Basis unknown · not verified: There is a free tier. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web.

Behind ReadAloud is ReadAloud, and it first shipped in 2024. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include text-to-speech, podcast-quality voices, and chrome extension.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Text-to-speech
  • Podcast-quality voices
  • Chrome extension
  • Highlight follow-along
  • Voice switching
  • In-page player

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
browser-ttschrome-extensionpodcast-voicesarticle-readeraccessibility-tool
AI capabilities
AudioText
Inference: Cloud API

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Framework
Next.js
Hosting
CloudflareRender
Auth
supabase_authfirebase_auth
AI providers
multiple
Connectors
chrome
Runs on
BrowserCloud-managed
Detected from
Next.js
x-nextjs-cache header · x-nextjs-prerender header · x-powered-by header
Render
rndr-id header · x-render-origin-server header
Cloudflare
cf-ray header · cf-cache-status header

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSFree tier

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed15 Jul · 17:59 UTC
    Show HN: ReadAloud – on-device, podcast-quality text-to-speech in the browser seen via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
    Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open

Frequently asked questions about ReadAloud

What is ReadAloud?
Inferred · not functionally tested: ReadAloud focuses on making online articles accessible by converting text to natural-sounding speech directly in the browser. It is catalogued under Text to speech on PulseGate.
Who is ReadAloud for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: ReadAloud is a consumer product built for web users, readers, people with visual impairments, multitaskers.
Is ReadAloud free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does ReadAloud run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: ReadAloud runs on the web.
Is ReadAloud still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to ReadAloud?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include ReadAloud, Read PDF Aloud Online, and @Voice.ReadAloudRead PDF Aloud Online@Voice
Who develops ReadAloud?
ReadAloud is developed by ReadAloud.
When did ReadAloud launch?
ReadAloud first shipped in 2024.

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