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Speeedy

Free#4 of 27 in Speed Reading Apps

Speeedy: A feature-rich free web reader with broad imports, quizzes, accessibility modes, and offline support. Ranked #4 of 27 in Speed Reading Apps by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free users wanting a feature-rich web app.

9.1/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    9.1 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Free users wanting a feature-rich web app
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Comprehension exercises
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    22 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Free plan includes RSVP reading and broad document import
    • Comprehension quizzes, statistics, streaks, goals, and WPM trends
    • Accessibility modes plus local storage and offline-capable PWA support
  • Where it doesn't

    • Web-only platform coverage
    • RSVP is the listed pacing method
    • Local document storage may not suit users needing account-based sync

Our verdict on Speeedy

Speeedy is a browser-based, open-source speed-reading application for students, researchers, professionals, and other readers who want to process documents one word at a time. Its RSVP playback uses Optimal Recognition Point alignment, while adaptive timing and smart pauses are designed to shape the reading flow. Users can paste text or import PDF, EPUB, DOCX, TXT, Markdown, HTML, and other documents. No account is required on the Free plan, making Speeedy a straightforward option for readers who want to begin in a web browser.

The pricing structure is unusually simple: the Free plan costs 0 and includes RSVP reading, PDF and EPUB import, no account requirement, and an open-source MIT license. The feature set extends well beyond basic playback. A comprehension benchmark quiz helps assess understanding, while reading statistics, streaks, goals, and WPM trends support ongoing tracking. Focus tools include a Pomodoro timer, focus mode, and ambient noise. Readers can also choose Dyslexia, Bionic Reading, and Irlen-style accessibility modes, giving the product broader utility than a narrowly focused RSVP reader.

Speeedy’s main trade-off is platform scope. It is available on the web, with a local document library and offline-capable PWA support, but its coverage does not extend beyond that web experience. Readers who want native applications or a broader multi-platform ecosystem should look elsewhere. For users comfortable with browser-based reading, the combination of open-source licensing, broad document import, comprehension exercises, accessibility options, and offline support makes Speeedy a strong fit—especially when avoiding subscriptions or account setup matters.

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Speeedy pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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Speeedy fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Pacing methodsRsvp
Comprehension exercisesYes
Content importYes
Advertised speed ceilingNot verified
Guided trainingNot verified
Supported platformsweb
DeploymentCloud, Self-hosted
PlatformsWeb
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan (source)
Websitespeeedy.pages.dev
Facts checked22 Sep 2026

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