Comparison
ReadingVox vs ReadSpeaker
Chrome extension that works everywhere vs. website embed. Built for K-12, not enterprise.
At a Glance
Architecture
RChrome extension (any site)
SJS widget (your sites only)
Price
R$1/student/year
S~$3-5/student/year (estimated)
Google Docs
RYes, via API
SNot possible (can't embed)
Setup
R15 minutes via Google Admin
SDeveloper integration required
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ReadingVox | ReadSpeaker |
|---|---|---|
| Text-to-speech | ||
| Word-level highlighting | ||
| Neural TTS voices | ||
| Works on any website(ReadSpeaker: only sites you embed it on) | ||
| Chrome extension deployment | ||
| No developer integration needed | ||
| Google Docs support | ||
| Google Slides support | ||
| AI text simplifier | ||
| AI vocabulary simplifier | ||
| Screen mask / reading ruler | ||
| Font controls (OpenDyslexic) | ||
| Page themes (dark, high contrast) | ||
| Text magnifier | ||
| Screenshot reader | ||
| Built-in translation (ELL) | ||
| Multi-language TTS (50+ languages) | ||
| Website embed / JS widget | ||
| Custom player appearance | ||
| CMS integrations | ||
| WCAG compliance toolkit |
Calculate Your Savings
See how much you could save by switching from ReadSpeaker to ReadingVox.
ReadingVox
$500
$1/student/year
ReadSpeaker
$2,000
~$3-5/student/year (estimated)
Annual Savings
$1,500
75% less per year
Over 3 years, you save
$4,500
That's enough for 300 classroom books at $15 each
When ReadSpeaker Is Better
- You need TTS in 50+ languages with high-quality native voices
- You are a university or government agency focused on WCAG / Section 508 compliance
- You need enterprise SLAs and a vendor with 20+ years of track record
- You have developer resources and want granular control over how TTS is embedded in your site
When ReadingVox Is Better
- You're a K-12 school or district and students browse many sites you don't control
- Google Docs support is important — ReadSpeaker can't embed in Docs
- You need accessibility tools beyond TTS — screen mask, fonts, themes, simplifier
- Deployment in minutes, not weeks — push via Google Admin Console
- Budget — $1/student vs $3-5/student, no developer costs
Ready to See the Difference?
30-day pilot. Up to 50 students. All features. No credit card required.