NaturalReader (Chrome extension)

by NaturalSoft Ltd

TTS plus dictation companion for the NaturalReader reading platform.

TL;DR

TTS plus dictation companion for the NaturalReader reading platform.

Best for dyslexic readers and ESL students who alternate between TTS reading and voice dictation. Pricing: free / Premium from $9.99/mo.

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License
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Pricing
free / Premium from $9.99/mo
Platforms
Chrome, Edge

What it is

The NaturalReader Chrome extension is best known as a reading aid (highlights text and reads aloud) but the desktop and Chrome apps include companion dictation for replying to email and notes.

Best for: Dyslexic readers and ESL students who alternate between TTS reading and voice dictation.
Watch out for: Dictation is a secondary feature; the Chrome ext is primarily a reader. Cloud TTS subject to NaturalReader privacy.

Install / use

open https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/naturalreader-text-to-spe/edhlbpildhbbcedbcponnonpgbhfdhph

Features

Speaker diarizationNo
Word-level timestampsNo
Streaming / real-timeYes
Languages supported30
HIPAA eligibleNo

NaturalReader (Chrome extension) vs Whipscribe

FeatureNaturalReader (Chrome extension)Whipscribe
CategoryProductsTranscription APIs
Pricingfree / Premium from $9.99/mofree beta
Speaker diarizationNoYes
Word timestampsNoYes
StreamingYesNo
Languages3099
PlatformsChrome, EdgeWeb, API, MCP

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