ClaroRead Chrome
by Claro Software
Accessibility extension with TTS, dictation, screen masking, and color overlays.
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TL;DR
Best for users with dyslexia, low vision, or processing differences who use Chrome for school/work. Pricing: free trial / Premium.
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Products
License
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Pricing
free trial / Premium
Platforms
Chrome
What it is
ClaroRead is a long-standing accessibility suite. The Chrome extension combines text-to-speech, dictation, dictionary, and visual aids in a single toolbar.
Best for: Users with dyslexia, low vision, or processing differences who use Chrome for school/work.
Watch out for: Dictation is one of many features; cloud STT dependency.
Watch out for: Dictation is one of many features; cloud STT dependency.
Install / use
Go to ClaroRead Chrome chromewebstore.google.comFeatures
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | Yes |
| Languages supported | 20 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
ClaroRead Chrome vs Whipscribe
| Feature | ClaroRead Chrome | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Products | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | Not verified | $4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup |
| Speaker diarization | Not verified | Yes |
| Word timestamps | Not verified | Yes |
| Streaming | Not verified | No |
| Languages | 20 | 99 |
| Platforms | Chrome | Web, API, MCP |
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