Murf vs Speechify
Which one should you choose? Here's how they compare.
| Feature | Murf | Speechify |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.1 | ★ 4 |
| Pricing | $26/mo | $139/year |
| Type | freemium | freemium |
| Company | Murf | Speechify |
| Founded | 2020 | 2017 |
Murf Features
- •Text-to-speech
- •Voice cloning
- •Video sync
- •API access
Speechify Features
- •Text-to-speech
- •Speed control
- •Mobile app
- •Chrome extension
Murf Pros
- ✓Professional voices
- ✓Easy to use
- ✓Good for videos
Murf Cons
- ✗Expensive
- ✗Limited free tier
- ✗Fewer voice options
Speechify Pros
- ✓Great for reading
- ✓Mobile app
- ✓Speed control
Speechify Cons
- ✗Expensive yearly
- ✗Quality varies
- ✗Limited voices free
The Verdict
Murf and Speechify are two of the most popular tools in the audio category, but they take different approaches to solving the same problems. Murf, developed by Murf (founded 2020), is described as "ai voiceover platform for creating professional voice content.". Meanwhile, Speechify by Speechify (founded 2017) "text-to-speech app for reading articles, documents, and books.". In terms of overall user satisfaction, Murf edges ahead with a rating of 4.1/5.0, compared to Speechify's 4/5.0 — a difference of 0.1 points. Murf's strongest advantages include professional voices, easy to use, while Speechify is praised for great for reading. Neither tool is perfect: Murf's main drawbacks include expensive, limited free tier, while Speechify users typically cite expensive yearly as its biggest limitation. However, Murf has an edge in voiceovers, which might be the tiebreaker if that's important to you. In terms of target audience, Murf is particularly popular among content creators and educators, while Speechify tends to attract students and professionals. Our verdict: Murf holds a slight edge, but the gap is narrow enough that both tools are worth trying. Start with the free tier of each and see which fits your workflow better.
- • You need professional voices
- • You need easy to use
- • You need great for reading
- • You need mobile app