Playtext Alternatives

If you're looking for another option to Playtext, Audioread is a good choice. It uses AI to convert text to speech so you can convert documents into an audio format, letting you do other things while listening to articles, PDFs, and other documents. It supports 77 languages and works on the web, browser extensions, iOS shortcuts and Android apps. The service also generates a private podcast RSS feed so you can listen with your favorite podcast apps.

Another good option is Peech. Peech converts text into natural-sound audio in more than 50 languages and can accept a variety of input formats, including web pages, PDFs and ebooks. It offers immediate audio conversion and settings to control speed, language and theme mode. Peech is good for people with vision impairments, dyslexia or reading difficulties, and it's available for iOS and Android devices, as well as a Chrome extension if you want to integrate it into your browser.

If you want a broader audio summary experience, check out Recast. The service converts written articles into engaging audio summaries so you can spend less time reading and less time staring at screens. Recast is available as a web app, iOS app and Chrome Extension, and a free plan lets you submit up to 5 items per week. You can upgrade to recastPro for unlimited submissions and other features.

Last, Narration Box offers high-quality, natural-sound voiceovers in more than 140 languages and accents. It's got more advanced features like context awareness, emotive styles and long-form support, so it's good for uses like e-learning, product demos and audiobooks. The service offers a variety of pricing tiers, including a free option, and custom enterprise options for large-scale customers.