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CastReader
What CastReader is
CastReader is an audio listening app available on Android, iOS, and the web, with API access. It supports voice cloning, offers audio in 9 languages, and can export files as MP3 or WAV. The free plan includes 20 minutes of listening per day, three AI explains per day, and playback speeds up to 1.25×. Pro is $4.99/mo and includes 120 minutes of personal-voice audio per membership month, with playback up to 3×. Pro Yearly costs $35.99 per year and lists the same monthly personal-voice audio allowance and maximum playback speed. A 3-day trial is listed. CastReader is freemium, but commercial use is not allowed. That restriction matters for anyone considering it for business or other commercial work. For personal listening, the free plan provides a daily allowance; paid plans raise the playback speed and provide a monthly allowance of personal-voice audio. The combination of voice cloning, export formats, multiple platforms, and API access gives listeners several ways to work with audio. The best fit depends on whether the free daily limits or the paid monthly allowance suits your listening needs.
Who it suits
CastReader suits people looking for personal audio listening across Android, iOS, or the web, especially those interested in voice cloning, exports, or API access. Its terms rule it out for commercial use.
What it does well
- Available on Android, iOS, and the web.
- Supports voice cloning and API access.
- Offers audio in 9 languages.
- Exports audio as MP3 or WAV.
- Paid plans include up to 3× playback speed.
What to know first
- Commercial use is not allowed.
- Free listening is limited to 20 minutes per day.
- Free playback speed is capped at 1.25×.
Limits
The free plan allows 20 minutes of listening and three AI explains per day, with playback up to 1.25×. Pro and Pro Yearly each list 120 minutes of personal-voice audio per membership month and playback up to 3×.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 free · 20 minutes listening per day · 3 AI explains per day · 1.25× playback speed | Free |
| Pro | billed monthly · 120 minutes personal-voice audio per membership month · 3× playback speed | $4.99 a month |
| Pro Yearly | billed yearly · 120 minutes personal-voice audio per membership month · 3× playback speed | $35.99 a year |
As castreader.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://castreader.com/.
- Choose the free plan or a paid plan.
- Use CastReader on Android, iOS, or the web.
- Use API access if it fits your setup.
- Export audio as MP3 or WAV if needed.
Verdict
Choose CastReader for personal listening if its platform options, voice cloning, and audio exports match your needs. Look elsewhere if you need commercial use or if the free plan’s daily listening and playback limits are too restrictive.
Questions
Is CastReader free?
Yes. Its Free plan costs nothing and includes 20 minutes of listening and three AI explains per day.
How much do the paid plans cost?
Pro costs $4.99/mo. Pro Yearly costs $35.99 per year.
What platforms does CastReader support?
It is available on Android, iOS, and the web, and it offers API access.
Can I use CastReader commercially?
No. Commercial use is not allowed.
Can CastReader export audio?
Yes. The listed export formats are MP3 and WAV.
Does CastReader have a trial?
A 3-day trial is listed.
Facts from CastReader's own pages
- API access
- Yes · castreader.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Commercial use
- No · castreader.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Export formats
- MP3,WAV · castreader.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · castreader.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Languages
- 9 · castreader.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- web,ios,android,chrome_extension,api · castreader.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 4.99 · castreader.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Voice cloning
- Yes · castreader.com, 20 Sept 2026
Where CastReader stands on Freedom251
- Text-to-Speech Software#15 of 223
- Text-to-speech tools#41 of 232