What is ElevenReader?
ElevenReader is a text-to-speech reading app from ElevenLabs that turns PDFs, ePubs, articles and documents into natural audio. It is built on ElevenLabs voice technology and offers more than 1,000 voices in 90+ languages, plus a library of over 200,000 audiobooks. It runs on the web, iOS and Android.
Its main difference from older screen readers is voice quality: ElevenLabs voices sound close to human narration, so long documents are easier to listen to. You can import your own files, save web articles, adjust speed up to 4x and design a custom narrator from a text prompt. People use it to get through reading lists while commuting, study course materials, proofread their own writing by ear and listen to audiobooks.
Main Features
- Reads PDFs, DOCX, EPUB, Markdown and TXT files aloud.
- Offers 1,000+ AI voices across 90+ languages.
- Skips headers and footers when importing documents.
- Lets you create a custom narrator voice from a text prompt.
- Plays audio offline after download on mobile.
- Adjusts playback speed up to 4x with a sleep timer and bookmarks.
- Syncs your library and reading position across devices.
- Includes thousands of free audiobooks and 200,000+ premium titles on Ultra.
How to Get Started with ElevenReader
- Download ElevenReader on iOS or Android, or open it on the web.
- Sign in with your ElevenLabs or Google account.
- Import a PDF, ePub or document, or paste a web article link.
- Pick a voice and speed, then press play or download for offline listening.
ElevenReader Pricing
The Free plan includes 10 hours of text-to-audio per month, all 1,000+ voices and free audiobooks. Ultra costs $11 per month or $8.25 per month billed yearly and adds unlimited listening to your imported content, 20 hours a month of premium audiobooks, custom voices and offline downloads.
Who Should Use It?
- Students listening to course readings and papers.
- Commuters who want to hear articles and newsletters.
- People with dyslexia or visual fatigue who prefer audio.
- Writers proofreading their drafts by ear.
- Audiobook listeners looking for a large catalogue.
ElevenReader Alternatives
- Speechify: well-known reader with a Chrome extension and scanning
- NaturalReader AI: long-running reader with desktop apps and education plans
- ElevenLabs AI: same voices but built for creating and exporting voiceovers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ElevenReader free?
Yes, ElevenReader has a free plan with 10 hours of text-to-audio per month. The Ultra plan costs $11 per month and removes that limit for your own files.
What is ElevenReader used for?
ElevenReader is used to listen to PDFs, ebooks, documents and web articles read aloud by AI voices. It also includes an audiobook library.
ElevenReader vs Speechify: which is better?
ElevenReader is the better value for natural-sounding voices, with a free tier and Ultra at $11 per month. Speechify has more study tools such as scanning and a mature browser extension.
Does ElevenReader work offline?
Yes, the mobile apps can download audio for offline listening. Offline downloads for imported content are part of the Ultra plan.