Speechify review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Speechify suits small teams that want text to speech without a long contract, and it is a US company founded in 2017. The catch is entry cost: plans start at $29, well above the €13.15 median across this site's brands.
Key facts
- Best for
- Small teams that need voice output on a free plan or a modest monthly budget.
- Price from
- $29 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Usage limits
- Free plan basic voices (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2017 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Official website
- speechify.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- A free plan is available, and it covers Free plan basic voices
- Entry pricing of $29 is the lowest of the three brands on this page
- Support is documented in a help centre
Cons
- Entry price of $29 is above the €13.15 site median and the €25.43 median for this group
- Support runs on help centre only, with no live contact listed
- The free tier gives Free plan basic voices, so richer voices need a paid plan
Who it suits
- Small businesses that want speech output without paying from day one
- Solo users and students testing voice tools at no cost
- Teams already comfortable paying a monthly subscription for a wider voice set
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want the lowest entry price in this group, where Vantage starts at $30
- Anyone who needs a hand from a person, since support runs on help centre only
- Readers who compare on the free plan alone and need more than Free plan basic voices
How Speechify compares
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Speechify cost to start?+
Plans start at $29 per month, and a free plan is available for lighter use. That entry figure sits above the €13.15 median across the brands on this site, so Speechify is not the cheapest way in.
What does the Speechify free plan include?+
The free plan covers Free plan basic voices. Anything wider than that sits on a paid tier, which is where the $29 entry price applies. A free plan is confirmed, but its reach is narrow.
How does Speechify's price compare with the rest of the market?+
Its $29 entry price is well above the €13.15 site median and the €25.43 median for comparable tools. Ranked on entry price, it sits at 192 of 307.
How do I get help from Speechify?+
Support is documented in a help centre, which covers common questions on its own. No live chat or phone line is listed, so harder problems may need patience.
Who is Speechify built for?+
It suits small businesses and individuals who want speech output without a long commitment, and it is a US company founded in 2017. The free plan makes it easy to test before spending.
Does Speechify run outside the US?+
The company is based in the US, and its tools are aimed at a general audience rather than a single local market. Pricing on $29 is quoted in US dollars, so costs shift with exchange rates elsewhere.
What is Speechify's overall cost score?+
Its cost score is 3.1, matching an overall score of 3.1 out of ten. On price alone it ranks 192 out of 307 brands, which is why the free plan matters more than the entry figure.
Should I pick Speechify over a cheaper option?+
It depends on how much voice output you need. If Free plan basic voices is enough, the free plan wins on cost. If you need a wider voice set, weigh the $29 entry price against Vantage at $30 and Novo at $0.
Sources
- appscribed.com/software/speechify-review checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free plan
“The free plan costs nothing”
- costbench.com/software/ai-voice-tools/speechify checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Price from
“Premium costs $29/month billed monthly”
- help.speechify.com/en checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Advice and answers from the Speechify Team”
- scored.tools/blog/speechify-vs-elevenlabs-voice-generation checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Usage limits
“Free $0/month - Basic TTS, limited voices”
- cbinsights.com/company/speechify checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters
“Speechify was founded in 2017”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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