Audioread
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What is Audioread?
A UK-based TTS service that converts text such as articles, PDFs, emails and RSS feeds into natural AI audio you can listen to as "your own private podcast" (formerly Audioblogs). It turns the audio into a private podcast feed you can play in your usual app such as Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 150+ languages and ~1,000 voices. Free to Pro $9.99/mo.
Business problems it solves
About "Audioread"
What is Audioread
Audioread is a service that converts text such as articles, PDFs, emails and RSS feeds into natural AI audio you can listen to as "your own private podcast". Based in the UK, it turns the converted audio into a private podcast feed you can listen to in your usual podcast app such as Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Rather than reading aloud in the browser on the spot, it suits later "listening while doing other things" (formerly Audioblogs).
Audioread's distinguishing feature is that, unlike typical "read-aloud" tools, it is a "podcast-feed" type that delivers the converted audio to any podcast app. There are many input routes: pasting article URLs, uploading PDFs, forwarding emails, importing RSS, and a Slack integration.
Turn your "reading backlog" into a podcast to listen to
Audioread's core is turning articles and documents you didn't have time to read into audio you can "listen to later". Send what you want to read to Audioread, and it converts it into natural AI audio and adds it to your private podcast feed. Then just listen in your usual podcast app during a commute or chores.
Features
01Turn into audio
- Articles/PDFs/emails/RSS → audio — voice a wide range of inputs
- Natural AI voices — 150+ languages, ~1,000 voices
02Listen anywhere
- Private podcast feed — in any app like Apple Podcasts or Spotify
- In-browser player & MP3 download — offline playback (Pro)
03Fit into your workflow
- Browser extensions & mobile apps — Chrome/Edge/Brave, iOS/Android
- Email forwarding, Slack integration, API — just send, or voice from a share
How to use
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Send what you want to read
Paste an article URL, upload a PDF, or forward an email.
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The AI converts it to audio
It's converted into natural AI audio and added to your podcast feed.
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Listen in a podcast app
Listen in your usual app like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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Download (Pro)
Export as MP3 to listen offline.
Pricing
Usable from a free plan, with Pro at $9.99/mo (USD; as of August 2026).
Japanese voice support is not individually stated on the official site (it may be included in the 150+ languages), and the TTS engine used is not disclosed. Check the official site for the latest.
How Audioread differs from other read-aloud/audio tools
Among read-aloud tools that mostly "read aloud in the browser," Audioread stands out for turning audio into a podcast feed you listen to in your usual podcast app.
| Aspect | Audioread | Read-aloud (Speechify etc.) | Audio overview (NotebookLM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | Delivered as a podcast feed | Reads aloud on the spot | Generates an audio overview from your docs |
| Input | URL, PDF, email, RSS | Text, pages | Your own documents |
| Strength | Breadth of input, listen-while-doing | Instant read-aloud | Understanding your docs |
For an audio overview from your own documents, NotebookLM; for summarizing while browsing, Glarity; for summarizing videos/articles, LilysAI. For people who want to consume their reading backlog as audio, Audioread is a strong choice.
This page is based on information published on the official site as of August 2026. Please check the official site for the latest specs and pricing.
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