SayTXT

Free#181 of 222 in Text-to-Speech Software

SayTXT: A capable free reader for mobile listening, OCR, highlighting, and audio export. Ranked #181 of 222 in Text-to-Speech Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mobile readers needing OCR and audio export.

3.0/10★★☆☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  3.0 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Mobile readers needing OCR and audio export
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  Free
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Reads scanned PDFs with built-in OCR and supports many file types
  • Offers 31 voice languages, speed controls, and synchronized highlighting
  • Free plan includes no subscription, word limit, feature paywall, or ads

• Where it doesn't

  • Web conversions are limited to 10,000 characters
  • Audio export differs by platform: AAC on iOS and WAV on Android
  • Not suited to buyers requiring API access or defined commercial-use terms

Our verdict on SayTXT

SayTXT is a free text-to-speech reader for iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web. It is designed for people who prefer listening to reading, including users with dyslexia, ADHD, or low vision. The product reads native and scanned PDFs through built-in OCR, along with EPUB, DOCX, TXT, HTML, websites, and pasted text. It also detects the primary language of selected text and supports Personal Voice for English and Spanish text.

The pricing structure is straightforward: the Free plan has no subscription, no word limit, no feature paywall, and no ads. The mobile apps are described as having no word limit, while the web tool allows up to 10,000 characters per conversion. Core reading controls include playback speeds from 0.5x to 2x, synchronized Focus View highlighting, background playback, and sleep timers. These features make SayTXT a practical fit for reading on the move or listening through longer documents.

Its strongest category fit is mobile document access combined with OCR and export. iPhone and iPad users can export audio as AAC, while Android users can export WAV files. The built-in browser also supports listening to websites without switching between reading tools. Buyers who need a free reader across web, iOS, and Android should consider SayTXT, especially when scanned pages and varied document formats matter. Organizations that require API access or clearly defined commercial-use terms should choose an alternative designed for those needs.

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• 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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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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