Reading SupportOn Every Website
Natural voice, word-by-word highlighting, and accessibility tools for every page your students visit. One Chrome extension, deployed in minutes.
The Water Cycle
Thewatercycleisthecontinuousmovementofwaterthroughtheenvironment.Waterevaporatesfromoceansandlakes,risesintotheatmosphere,formsclouds,andfallsbackasrain.
Everything students need to access text
One toolbar. Every website. No per-site setup.
Word-Level Highlighting
Audio and text stay perfectly in sync. Every word lights up as it's spoken.
Works Everywhere
Google Classroom, Canvas, Khan Academy, Wikipedia, news sites — any page, any content.
One-Click Rollout
Push via Google Workspace admin console. Every student Chromebook gets it in minutes.
Privacy First
COPPA & FERPA compliant. No student data sold, ever. Privacy by default.
What's in the toolbar
Every tool below is built into the Chrome extension. No add-ons, no extra cost.
Text-to-Speech
Natural-sounding voices read any page aloud. Play, pause, and stop with one click.
Simplify Text
Rewrites complex sentences into simpler language at the student’s reading level.
Vocabulary Simplifier
Highlights difficult words and offers simpler alternatives inline.
Dictionary Lookup
Select any word to see its definition, pronunciation, and usage in context.
Translation
Translate selected text into Spanish, French, German, or Mandarin. Hear translations spoken aloud.
Text Magnifier
Hover over any text to see it enlarged in a floating panel. Adjustable zoom level.
Screenshot Reader
Select any area of the screen to extract and read text from images, PDFs, and slides.
Page Theme
Switch between light, dark, sepia, and high-contrast modes. Reduces visual fatigue.
Font Size Controls
Increase or decrease text size across the entire page without breaking layout.
Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts
Switch to OpenDyslexic or other accessible fonts with one click.
Screen Mask / Reading Ruler
Dims everything except the line being read. Helps students with ADHD and tracking difficulties.
Speed Controls
Adjust reading speed from 0.5x to 2x. Students find their own comfortable pace.
Up and running in 3 steps
Sign Up
Enter your student count. Pay with credit card or request a PO for district procurement.
Deploy
Push the Chrome extension to student Chromebooks via Google Workspace admin console. Takes 5 minutes.
Read
Students click the toolbar on any website. Word-by-word highlighting starts automatically.
Save 58% vs Read&Write
Read&Write by Texthelp costs $2.40 per student per year. ReadingVox is $1. Same features, lower cost.
250 students
$600 with Read&Write
$250
Save $350/year
500 students
$1,200 with Read&Write
$500
Save $700/year
2,000 students
$4,800 with Read&Write
$2,000
Save $2,800/year
All features included at every tier. No per-feature upsells.
Built for education
Student privacy and accessibility compliance are built in, not bolted on. Read our FERPA guide →
Individualized Education Program support
Section 504 accommodation documentation
Student education records protection
Children’s online privacy protection
Americans with Disabilities Act compliance
ReadingVox vs Read&Write
Feature-for-feature comparison. Same tools, fraction of the price. Read the full comparison →
| Feature | ReadingVox | Read&Write |
|---|---|---|
| Price per student/year | $1 | $2.40+ |
| Works on all websites | Desktop browsers only | |
| Word-level highlighting | ||
| Text-to-speech | ||
| Speed controls (0.5x–2x) | ||
| Dictionary lookup | ||
| Translation | ||
| Text simplifier | — | |
| Vocabulary simplifier | — | |
| Text magnifier | — | |
| Screenshot reader (OCR) | ||
| Screen mask / reading ruler | ||
| Dyslexia-friendly fonts | ||
| Page theme / color overlay | ||
| Admin dashboard | Limited | |
| Installation | 1-click Chrome extension | Software download |
| Pricing model | Flat — all features | Per-feature tiers |
From the blog
Guides for teachers, IT admins, and decision-makers.
ReadingVox vs Read&Write: An Honest Comparison for Schools
A side-by-side comparison of ReadingVox and Texthelp Read&Write for K-12 schools. Features, pricing, privacy, and which tool fits your students best.
Feb 10, 2026
How to Set Up Text-to-Speech on School Chromebooks (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step guide for IT administrators to deploy text-to-speech tools on managed Chromebooks using Google Admin Console.
Feb 8, 2026
Text-to-Speech as a Reading Accommodation: 504 Plans and IEPs
How text-to-speech tools support students with reading disabilities under 504 plans and IEPs. What teachers and parents need to know.
Feb 5, 2026
Give every student a voice on every page
Teachers start free. Schools pay just $1/student/year.
For Schools & Districts
$1/student/year
Unlimited seats. PO and credit card accepted.
Start School PilotSchools can also request a PO quote