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Description

Aloud is a native text-to-speech application for macOS that allows users to listen to selected text, PDFs, screenshots, images, and web articles. It has the capability to read selections from various Mac applications, can bypass headers, footers, and page numbers in PDFs, recognizes text from scanned pages and images on-device, and highlights words as they are read aloud. Playback can be managed through a compact floating reader, allowing users to resume previous readings, modify the reading speed, set specific pronunciations, and export audio files in the M4A format. The app includes voices available on macOS along with the optional Kokoro neural voice, which operates locally on compatible Macs. Additionally, users have the option to integrate their own ElevenLabs or Cartesia API keys for accessing cloud voices, though those services may incur separate charges. Aloud caters to Mac users who prefer an auditory experience while engaging with documents, conducting research, writing, or browsing web content. It is compatible with macOS 14 or newer and is available for purchase as a one-time fee. This makes it an ideal solution for those seeking convenience and efficiency in their multitasking endeavors.

Description

Arc functions as an AI assistant seamlessly integrated with your current screen, enabling you to summarize, listen, rewrite, engage in conversation, extract information, and automate various tasks without the need for copy-pasting or switching between applications. On Android devices, it manifests as a floating sidebar that hovers over other apps, while on Mac systems, it can be activated over any window using the Control+Space shortcut. Arc only reads the visible content when an action is initiated, utilizing that context to generate summaries, respond to follow-up inquiries, explain or translate material, and create contextually relevant replies or rewrites directly within text fields. Its AI Writer is capable of correcting grammar, composing replies, altering tone, or transforming notes into comprehensive posts, which can then be inserted back into applications like Gmail, WhatsApp, or Slack. The Text to Speech feature reads articles, documents, and messages aloud, automatically detecting the language being used, while the Smart Extract function efficiently gathers structured information such as dates, contacts, links, addresses, and tracking codes from the screen, enhancing overall productivity. With Arc, users can streamline their workflow in an intuitive manner, making multitasking more efficient than ever.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Brave Browser Yes 
ElevenLabs Yes 
Gmail No 
Google Chrome Yes 
Google Drive No 
Microsoft Edge Yes 
Safari Yes 
Siri Yes 
Slack No 
WhatsApp No 

Integrations

Brave Browser No 
ElevenLabs No 
Gmail Yes 
Google Chrome No 
Google Drive Yes 
Microsoft Edge No 
Safari No 
Siri No 
Slack Yes 
WhatsApp Yes 

Pricing Details

$19 one-time
$19 one-time license per Mac; no recurring Aloud subscription. Optional ElevenLabs or Cartesia voice usage is billed separately by those services.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Aloud

Country

United States

Website

aloudapp.app/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Arc

Founded

2025

Country

United States

Website

arcassistant.app/

Product Features

Text to Speech

API No 
Adjust Speaking Rate / Pitch No 
Audio Optimization No 
Custom Lexicons No 
Different Voice Choices No 
Multi-Language Support No 
Synchronize Speech No 

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