Starts atPay as you go
- Free option listed
- Commercial use on paid plans
Head-to-head
Narakeet vs Speechify: which one for voiceovers?
At a glance
Starts atFreemium, from $139/yr
- Free option listed
Narakeet makes voiceovers and narrated videos and charges per minute, with no subscription: $6 buys 30 minutes. Speechify is mainly a reading app that reads text aloud; Premium is $29 a month. For making video voiceovers, Narakeet is the direct fit. Speechify's separate Studio voiceover plans were not on the page we checked.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Narakeet | Speechify |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay as you go, no recurring charge | Subscription |
| Entry price | $6 for 30 minutes ($0.20/minute) | Premium: $29/month billed monthly |
| Free option | 20 conversions, 1 KB audio script limit | Free: 10 robotic-sounding voices, up to 1.5x speed |
| Commercial use | Not on free accounts. Yes once you buy any plan | Not mentioned on pricing page |
| Credits expire | No | Not applicable |
| Best for | Video voiceovers | Listening to text |
For Shorts, TikTok and Reels
A 60-second Short needs one minute of audio. With Narakeet, 30 minutes for $6 covers about 30 Shorts, and unused minutes don't expire. That is cheaper than a monthly subscription if you post a few times a week. Narakeet can also build a narrated video from slides.
How to choose
- Making voiceovers to post? Narakeet.
- Reading or listening to documents? Speechify.
- Posting commercially? Buy any Narakeet plan; free accounts can't be used commercially.
- For Speechify voiceovers, look at its separate Studio pricing.
Questions
Is Narakeet cheaper than Speechify?
For voiceovers, usually. Narakeet is $6 for 30 minutes with no subscription. Speechify Premium is $29 a month.
Is Narakeet free?
Free accounts get 20 conversions with short script limits, and can't be used commercially.
Does Speechify do voiceovers?
Its main plan is a reader. It links to a separate Speechify Studio pricing page for voiceover tools.
Related: ElevenLabs vs Speechify, AI voiceover tools.
Sources: narakeet.com/docs/pricing, speechify.com/pricing. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.