Plans and Pricing

Paper2Audio's Free and Plus plans both use document-to-speech AI processing pipeline that we have engineered for better accuracy than other text-to-speech apps:

Summarizes tables, figures, math, and code.
Removes junk text like footnotes, headers/footers, page numbers, ads, and more.
Reads and pronounces information that can be tricky for text-to-speech tools, including decimals, abbreviations, and symbols.

Plus is primarily for professional use: it has higher usage limits and unlocks advanced features.

FreePersonal Use
$0/month
  • Audio generation limits
    56 hours weekly
  • All of our high-quality AI voices
  • Sync and listen on web and mobile app
  • Listen to audio offline (mobile apps)
  • 0.5x-3x listening speed
  • Optional summary and additional context modes
  • Smaller file size and length limits
  • Your content may be used to help improve our models
PlusProfessional Use
$20/month
Annual billing (10% off)
  • Includes all features of the Free plan
  • Triple audio generation limits
    168 hours weekly
  • Download audio files for use outside of Paper2Audio
  • Priority customer support
    Get a response ahead of Free users
  • 2X all file size and length limits (4X for PDFs)
  • Your content will not be used to help improve our models
  • Satisfaction and money-back guarantee
    Cancel within the first 14 days and receive a full refund.
EnterpriseTeams and custom needs
Contact us by email at contact@paper2audio.com
  • Specialized support
  • Custom terms, like SLAs
  • Advanced security
  • Custom features and integrations
  • Custom Pricing
  • Bulk discounts

The Plus plan combines enhanced features with a trust-based approach that relies on users to choose honestly:

If you're using Paper2Audio for work, upgrade to Plus to comply with our terms of service.
If you are listening to your work, have research funds, or pay for professional software tools, you should be using our Plus plan.

The Plus plan is also an option for power-users who listen to more than 8 hours of audio per day on average, or if you just want to support what we're doing. Your support keeps Paper2Audio ad-free, and helps us to improve our accuracy and build new features.

Personal use examples

Students reading for classes
Fiction fans reading for leisure
Anyone keeping up with news and current events

Professional use examples

Researchers catching up on new studies
Professors with research funding
Doctors studying for continuing education
Lawyers doing case research
Reading documents for work

On the Free plan, we can use your uploaded material to help improve the models we use to understand documents and convert them to audio, such as learning how to interpret tables, read formulas, and parse tricky formatting. The models do not reproduce your content or share it with third parties. On Plus, your uploaded documents are only used to create audio for you and are not used to improve Paper2Audio's models.

Plan limits

Free PlanPlus Plan
Max hours of generated audio per week*
56 hours168 hours
PDF/DOCX max length
250 pages1000 pages
EPUB/text max words
250,000500,000
Web article max words
20,00040,000
Max file size
100MB200MB

*Limits are measured at 1x reading speed and are designed to be high enough that they will not be limiting for normal use (weekly limit at 1x reading speed averages to 8 hours per day for the Free plan and 24 hours per day for the Plus plan)

Users love Paper2Audio

This is honestly a life saver. I have ADHD and have difficulty reading words off a page. My job requires a LOT of reading- so, I have been fooling around with TTS apps for a while and they can be very expensive. This has delivered a better product that is easier for me to set up than competitors, automatically converting only relevant text (I read academic publications, it is pretty good at filtering out citations) It also summarizes figures fairly accurately.

–iOS app reviewer

I think I've tried every text-to-speech app and Paper2Audio is the best. The voices are fantastic, it can handle web pages, PDFs and very large ePubs (I imported a 900-page ePub and it worked flawlessly) and I can listen offline, which I appreciate when hiking in areas without cell coverage. Highly recommended.

–iOS app reviewer

Best TTS Reader! Your app has been a game changer for me in my comprehension of academically difficult papers! I tried the same paper on some other top-rated apps (Speechify, Natural Reader, Eleven Reader) and they all garbled the scanned PDF I submitted. And the AI voices are top-notch. The option to switch easily between the original PDF and the transcript is very helpful.

–iOS app reviewer

I have a brain injury which has affected my ability to be reading on screens, and I have never been able to find an accessible text to audio source that doesn't sound awful. This is such a valuable resource for me.

–Reddit user feedback

Frequently asked questions

What is the "Plus" subscription plan and how do I subscribe?

The Plus plan is our paid plan for professional users. It includes higher usage and file size limits than the Free plan, as well as some additional features described in detail on the Pricing page.

To upgrade to Plus, visit the Pricing page and select the Plus plan, then checkout. You can also upgrade to Plus in the "Manage Subscription" section of your account settings page (web only).

Does the Plus plan automatically renew?

Yes, Plus subscriptions automatically renew on the same day of the month you originally subscribed (or the last day of the month for months missing your day of the month). You can cancel your subscription at any time.

How do I cancel my "Plus" plan subscription?

You can cancel your subscription at any time. To cancel, visit the Pricing page and select the Free plan, which will bring you to the account management page so that you can cancel your subscription. You can also cancel by clicking the "Manage Subscription" link in your account settings page (web only).

What happens when I cancel my "Plus" plan subscription?

You will maintain access to all Plus benefits until the end of your current billing cycle. Your weekly quota will reset to the Free plan limits at the start of the first week following the end date of your subscription. All documents that have completed processing will remain available in your account (usage limits are based on audio generated, not the amount of time you spend listening). You will no longer get the benefits of the Plus plan, including the ability to download documents for use outside of our mobile apps.

I'm not satisfied with the Plus plan. How do I get a refund?

If you aren't satisfied with your subscription, you can cancel within 14 days of your initial subscription date for a full refund. Please email us at contact@paper2audio.com to request a refund. Refunds will take 5-10 days to appear on your bank statement. Paper2Audio does not offer partial refunds or refunds after 14 days of your initial subscription date.

Visit the FAQ page for our full list of frequently asked questions.

Questions? Please reach out to contact@paper2audio.com