NaturalReader (Chrome extension)
by NaturalSoft Ltd
TTS plus dictation companion for the NaturalReader reading platform.
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TL;DR
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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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.
Watch out for: Dictation is a secondary feature; the Chrome ext is primarily a reader. Cloud TTS subject to NaturalReader privacy.
Install / use
Go to NaturalReader (Chrome extension) chromewebstore.google.comFeatures
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | Yes |
| Languages supported | 30 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
NaturalReader (Chrome extension) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | NaturalReader (Chrome extension) | 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 | 30 | 99 |
| Platforms | Chrome, Edge | Web, API, MCP |
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