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TextAloud

Paid#193 of 222 in Text-to-Speech Software

TextAloud: A practical Windows text-to-speech tool with broad imports and one-time pricing. Ranked #193 of 222 in Text-to-Speech Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for windows users converting documents to audio.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Windows users converting documents to audio
Free plan
No
Paid from
$17.48/user one-time
Commercial use
No
Founded
2000 · Clemmons, North Carolina, United States
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Imports documents, email, webpages, and PDF files
- Exports speech to WAV, MP3, and WMA
- Includes highlighting, proofreading, batch conversion, and extensions
Where it doesn't
- Windows-focused, with Chrome extension support
- No free plan or API
- Commercial use is not supported

Our verdict on TextAloud

TextAloud is Windows desktop text-to-speech software from NextUp Technologies, LLC. It converts documents, email, webpages, and PDF files into spoken audio, with support for students, struggling readers, people with dyslexia or low vision, writers, and general productivity use. Users can listen to text, follow word and line highlighting, and save speech for portable listening. Optional voices are available in multiple languages and accents.

Pricing is centered on one-time licenses rather than recurring subscriptions. The TextAloud 4 Single User License costs $34.95 one time and is Windows only, with no annual fees or subscriptions. Volume pricing starts at $34.95 for 1–4 licenses, then drops to $31.46 for 5–9, $27.96 for 10–24, $24.47 for 25–49, $20.97 for 50–99, and $17.48 for 100–249. The 250+ volume tier uses a custom quote. These tiers make the product easier to budget for organizations purchasing multiple licenses, while the lack of a free plan keeps the initial evaluation paid.

Its main strength is breadth within a desktop workflow. TextAloud imports TXT, DOC, DOCX, WPD, ODT, PDF, RTF, HTML, and XML files, and supports clipboard, hotkey, drag-and-drop, and Windows Explorer importing. Chrome and Microsoft Word extensions connect it to common reading workflows, while integrations include Pocket, Instapaper, and iTunes. File splitting and batch audio conversion extend its usefulness beyond individual reading sessions. However, the Windows focus and lack of an API limit broader platform or developer use, and commercial users should not select it for business audio production. Choose TextAloud for Windows-based reading, proofreading, and document-to-audio conversion; choose an alternative when cross-platform access, API connectivity, or commercial usage is essential.

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TextAloud pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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TextAloud fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$17.48/user one-time
Commercial use	No
Voice cloning	Not verified
API access	Not verified
Languages	Not verified
Maximum input	Not verified
Export formats	WAV, MP3, WMA
Platforms	Windows, Chrome extension
Money-back guarantee	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: Chrome, Microsoft Word, Pocket, Instapaper, iTunes
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	nextup.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

TextAloud integrations

TextAloud lists 5 integrations on its own site.

Chrome
Microsoft Word
Pocket
Instapaper
iTunes

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