Orate
Converts selected text from any macOS app into natural-sounding audio, with a listening queue, playback controls, and on-device processing.
This is an on-device text-to-speech tool for macOS that converts selected text from any application into audio, solving the problem of reading long content when eyes are busy or strained. It targets individual consumers, including those with dyslexia, low vision, ADHD, or eye strain, as well as busy professionals who want to listen to articles while multitasking. It is positioned as a privacy-focused, one-time purchase alternative to subscription-based read-it-later services, with all processing done locally on the Mac and optional iPhone sync via iCloud.
Key features
- Select text in any app with shortcut
- On-device text-to-speech synthesis
- Listening queue with tags and notes
- Playback speed control (0.5x to 2x)
- 14 built-in voices plus HD voice
- Menu bar access and control
- Resume where you left off
- iPhone sync via iCloud
- No social media activity within the last 30 days
GTM channels
- No GTM activity detected
ICP
- Consumers general
- Freelancers solopreneurs
- Students