LoudReader
LoudReader: A focused Apple-platform reader with on-device speech and a useful free tier. Ranked #182 of 222 in Text-to-Speech Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for apple users wanting private document listening.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forApple users wanting private document listening
- Free planYes
- Paid from$49.99/yr
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Processes text-to-speech and voice cloning on device
- Imports DRM-free EPUBs and PDFs, with word-by-word highlighting
- Free plan includes unlimited listening and an unlimited library
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
- Free access to all voices ends after the first 8 hours
- Premium's full feature set requires a paid plan
Our verdict on LoudReader
LoudReader turns e-books, PDFs, and web articles into spoken audio, with text highlighting as it reads. It is aimed at people who prefer listening to reading on iPhone, iPad, or compatible Macs, especially those who want document processing to stay on device. Import DRM-free EPUB and PDF files, save web articles through the Share Extension, or browse public-domain books from Project Gutenberg. Offline listening supports use away from a connection, while the narrow Apple-platform scope makes it a poor fit for people who need Android or Windows access.
The Free plan costs nothing and includes unlimited listening and an unlimited library. All voices are free for the first 8 hours; one natural voice is available thereafter. Premium costs $7.99 per month or $49.99 per year, and adds all 23 studio narrators across 10 languages, voice cloning, adjustable speed, a sleep timer, ambient soundscapes, and notes and highlights. A $199.99 one-time Lifetime option includes Premium features permanently and does not renew. These tiers make it possible to continue listening without paying, but accessing the full voice library and Premium tools means choosing a paid plan.
On-device text-to-speech and voice cloning are the distinguishing privacy-oriented features, complemented by word-by-word highlighting and playback speed from 0.3x to 3.0x. This is a focused listening app rather than a broad reading ecosystem: Project Gutenberg is the listed integration, and support is by email. Choose LoudReader if its Apple compatibility, local processing, and document-listening workflow match your needs. Look elsewhere if you need wider platform coverage or integrations beyond its focused reading sources.
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LoudReader fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $49.99/yr |
| Commercial use | Not verified |
| Voice cloning | Yes |
| API access | Not verified |
| Languages | 10 languages |
| Maximum input | Not verified |
| Export formats | Not verified |
| Platforms | iOS, iPadOS, macOS |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Mobile, Desktop |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Project Gutenberg |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | loudreader.io |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
LoudReader integrations
LoudReader lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Project Gutenberg
Alternatives to LoudReader
- ElevenLabsAffordable voice cloning with multilingual generation, dubbing, streaming, and API access.9.4
- Google Cloud Text-to-SpeechA broad, API-only TTS service for developers building voice-enabled products.9.3
- Azure AI SpeechA broad, production-ready TTS platform for teams building voice applications.9.2
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