What is Liso?
Liso transforms anything you read online into high-quality audio: whether it’s articles, news briefs, Substack newsletters, blogs, social media posts, documents, or even a self-pasted passage—as long as it’s readable, Liso can handle it. With its Chrome extension, you can highlight text and listen instantly, or paste directly on the web interface. The resulting audio features natural AI voices, supports adjustable speech rates (0.75x–2x), cross-device resume playback, offline downloading, and organized management via folders and tags. Perfect for commuting, walking, working out, and more, it serves as an alternative to Speechify, NaturalReader, and ElevenLabs Reader.
Key features
One-click Chrome extension: After highlighting text on a webpage, right-click and select “Listen with Liso” to generate audio in seconds.
Supports offline downloads: Any generated audio can be downloaded locally, enabling uninterrupted playback during commutes or flights—even without an internet connection.
Use cases and audience
Ideal for commuters, students, professionals, and audiovisual learners who frequently consume online content and seek to improve information absorption efficiency.
- Convert web articles, newsletters, blog posts, and other texts into audio with one click, making them easy to listen to during commutes or workouts.
- Convert Substack, Threads, documents, and more into podcast-style audio, building personalized listening-and-reading playlists
- Download audio files offline to keep listening even in places without internet, such as on flights or in the subway
Any text content—whether highlighted on a webpage or manually pasted.
Natural AI-generated audio, with adjustable playback speed, cross-device resume playback, folder and tag organization, and offline download capabilities.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of content can I convert into audio?
Any text-based content—articles, newsletters, Substack posts, blog entries, Threads, documents, or paragraphs you paste yourself—as long as it’s readable, Liso can read it aloud.
Do I have to install the Chrome extension?
No need. You can simply paste any text directly into the app; the Chrome extension is only used for one-click web page operations.
How to use
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Highlight any text on web pages, or simply paste text directly into the Liso app
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Right-click and select “Listen with Liso,” or use the Chrome extension for one-click activation
- 03
Liso generates natural AI-generated audio within seconds
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Adjust playback speed (0.75x–2x) and download audio to your device for offline listening
Benefits and limitations
Benefits
- Supports articles, newsletters, posts, documents, and pasted text
- Offers a variety of natural AI voice styles
- Chrome extension enables quick content conversion directly from websites
- Supports speed adjustment and cross-device resume playback
- Paid plans allow offline downloads
- Subscription plans provide unlimited listening
Limitations
- The free version is limited to only the first few listens
- The Chrome extension requires pairing with an account using a code
- Unlimited listening requires a paid subscription.
- Audio quality and pronunciation may vary depending on the AI voice and the original text.
- This service is primarily intended for text-based content.
Pricing and availability
The free version limits listening to “a few times” per month; the Diamond plan costs $17/month with unlimited listening; the Titanium plan is $88 for 6 months; and the Platinum plan is $107 for 12 months (the most cost-effective option).
- Pricing source
- https://www.getliso.app/
- Pricing last updated
- 2026-10-30
Prices and limits may change. Check the official website for current terms.
Official website & sources
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Updated on 2026-10-30
