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TextAloud

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Spec score 8.1 #104 of 223 in Text-to-Speech Software

Spec sheet

Platforms
Windows,Chrome extensionRead 20 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
Trial
The trial is normally 20 days, with a few extra days after expiration to purchase; the trial uses the Windows resident voice and excludes optional premium voices.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
Privacy
The privacy page says email addresses and personal information from mailing list signups or purchases are kept confidential and not shared with others.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
Support
The maker offers email technical support and points users to video tutorials, FAQs and user forums.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
License
The maker says TextAloud is not a subscription: buyers own the version purchased, and minor updates within that version are free.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
Headquarters
Clemmons, North Carolina, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
Founded
2000Read 28 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
Company
NextUp Technologies, LLC says it was established in 2000 and specializes in text-to-speech software for learning and personal reading.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
Audio files
It can save reading as audio files and includes file splitting and batch conversion tools.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
Browser and app integrations
The maker lists browser extensions, a Microsoft Word toolbar, a floating toolbar for selected text in any window, and imports from Pocket and Instapaper.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
Commercial use
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
Export formats
WAV,MP3,WMARead 20 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
Reading support
Word highlighting can help strengthen recognition while following along, and the maker describes the software as useful for people with dyslexia, ADD and low vision.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
Refund policy
The purchase page advertises a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
Supported browsers
The FAQ identifies built-in extensions for Firefox and Chrome; the TextAloud 4 page also describes a free Edge extension that requires TextAloud 4.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
Supported files
TextAloud can directly open TXT, DOC, HTML, RTF and PDF files; opening Word files requires Microsoft Word, and copy-protected PDFs may not be accessible.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
System requirements
The TextAloud page lists Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 or 11, a 500 MHz or faster CPU, 256 MB RAM, 1 GB disk space and a sound card.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
Text to speech
TextAloud converts text from documents, email, webpages, PDF files and more into speech on a Windows PC.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com
Voice options
The purchased software uses voices already on the Windows PC, while optional premium voices are sold separately in multiple languages and accents.Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com

Plans and prices

TextAloud 4 Single User License $34.95 a month No annual fees or subscriptions 1 user Read 20 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
TextAloud 4 Volume License, 1–4 $34.95 a month Price each 1–4 licenses Read 20 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
TextAloud 4 Volume License, 5–9 $31.46 a month Price each 5–9 licenses Read 20 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
TextAloud 4 Volume License, 10–24 $27.96 a month Price each 10–24 licenses Read 20 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
TextAloud 4 Volume License, 25–49 $24.47 a month Price each 25–49 licenses Read 20 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
TextAloud 4 Volume License, 50–99 $20.97 a month Price each 50–99 licenses Read 20 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
TextAloud 4 Volume License, 100–249 $17.48 a month Price each 100–249 licenses Read 20 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
TextAloud 4 Volume License, 250+ Price not published 250+ licenses Read 20 Sep 2026 · nextup.com
TextAloud 4 $34.95, paid once Windows PC · uses Microsoft voices already on the PC · premium voices cost extra Read 12 Oct 2026 · nextup.com

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