What is Aloud?

Aloud is a text-to-speech application designed specifically for macOS, enabling users to listen to various content types, including selected text, PDFs, images, screenshots, and web articles. This app can read selections from multiple Mac applications and effectively skips headers, footers, and page numbers in PDFs, while also possessing the ability to recognize text from scanned documents and images on the device, highlighting words as they are vocalized. Users can control playback through a handy floating reader interface, which allows them to pick up previous readings, adjust the speed of reading, set personalized pronunciations, and export audio in the M4A format. The application features voices that are available on macOS, in addition to the optional Kokoro neural voice that functions locally on compatible Macs. Furthermore, users can enhance their experience by integrating ElevenLabs or Cartesia API keys for accessing cloud-based voices, although these services may require additional fees. Aloud is tailored for Mac users who favor an auditory approach while working with documents, researching, writing, or surfing the web. Compatible with macOS 14 or later, it is offered for purchase at a one-time cost, making it a practical choice for those looking to improve efficiency and convenience in their multitasking activities. Overall, Aloud stands out as a versatile tool that caters to a wide range of auditory preferences and needs among its users.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$19 one-time
Price Overview:
$19 one-time license per Mac; no recurring Aloud subscription. Optional ElevenLabs or Cartesia voice usage is billed separately by those services.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Aloud
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
aloudapp.app/

Product Details

Deployment
Mac
Training Options
Documentation Hub

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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