kitio.aiAdded Nov 5, 2026
CastReader
Freemium · $4.99/moReads web pages, PDFs and Kindle books aloud and explains hard passages
What is CastReader?
CastReader narrates web pages, PDFs, Kindle books and AI chat answers with synced word highlighting and auto-scroll. When a passage is hard to follow, its Read & Explain feature talks you through it and points back to the source text.
It connects to book platforms such as Kindle, Google Play Books and Kobo, article sites like Medium and Substack, documents in Google Docs, Notion and Gmail, and AI answers from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and DeepSeek. You can also upload PDF, EPUB, Word or TXT files.
Voices cover 32 languages, and you can create personal voices. It runs as a browser extension and as apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Windows. Free use is capped at 20 minutes of listening a day.
Features
- Read aloud with highlighting
- Read & Explain
- Kindle and PDF support
- 32 voice languages
- Personal voices
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Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Paid options from
- $4.99/mo
- Billing frequency
- Monthly
CastReader plans
Free
Free
- 20 minutes of listening a day
- 3 AI explains a day
- Upload your own files
Pro
$4.99/mo
- No daily listening cap
- Full ebooks and long PDFs
- Premium voices up to 3x
Pro Yearly
$35.99/yr
- Same as Pro
- About $3 a month
Prices in USD, checked Nov 5, 2026. Plans change often, so confirm on the CastReader site.Official pricing
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Works across books, articles and AI chats
- Low monthly price
- Apps on every major platform
Cons
- Free tier limited to 20 minutes a day
- Support varies by source
- Premium voices need Pro
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What is CastReader?
CastReader narrates web pages, PDFs, Kindle books and AI chat answers with synced word highlighting and auto-scroll. When a passage is hard to follow, its Read & Explain feature talks you through it and points back to the source text.
Can CastReader read Kindle books?
Yes. It can read Kindle books with synced highlighting, and Pro unlocks full-length ebooks.
How much does CastReader cost?
CastReader is freemium, with paid plans from $4.99/mo.
Is there a free version of CastReader?
Yes. CastReader has a free plan, and paid plans add more usage and features.
What are the main features of CastReader?
Read aloud with highlighting, Read & Explain, Kindle and PDF support, 32 voice languages, Personal voices.
Who makes CastReader?
CastReader is made by CastReader.
What are the best alternatives to CastReader?
Popular alternatives include SpeechReader, ReadSpeaker, Tangia.