Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Speaking Time Calculator
Hi HN, I built a small, free tool that estimates how long a speech will take based on text length and speaking speed (WPM). You can paste your script or enter a word count, adjust the speaking pace, and instantly see an estimated duration. I originally made it for preparing presentations and talks where timing matters, but it also works well for narrations, lectures, or video scripts. The site is intentionally lightweight (no signup, no tracking beyond basic analytics) and works entirely in the browser. I’d love any feedback on usability, accuracy assumptions, or features you’d expect in a…
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 2 we have checked on their own sites, 2 of them free or with a free tier.
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Calculates how long a talk will take to read.
2019 · wordstotime.com · its alternatives →
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Estimate read time, speak time, and word count all at once
2021 · thereadtime.com · its alternatives →
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Estimate speech time instantly from your word count
Jul 2026 · globaltoolsbox.online · its alternatives →
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Calculate the duration of a script, instantly.
2019 · script2time.com · its alternatives →
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Estimate speech duration & teleprompter with 0.1s load time.
May 2026 · speechminutes.com · its alternatives →
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Calculate script read time and rehearse with a prompter.
Apr 2026 · its alternatives →
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Monologuefree tier, from $12/mo▲320Effortless voice dictation so you can work 3x faster
2025 · monologue.to · its alternatives →
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Free YouTube script timer & video length calculator
Jun 2026 · scripttimer.io · its alternatives →
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Calculate YouTube playlist length instantly
2024 · summyt.app · its alternatives →
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Speechiusfree tier, from $32.14/mo▲127The teleprompter that actually listens
Jul 2026 · speechius.com · its alternatives →
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How much free time do you have remaining?
2018 · erikrood.com · its alternatives →
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Free, browser-based teleprompter for podcasters and creators
2025 · its alternatives →
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Estimate how long it takes to read any text in seconds
Aug 2026 · smart.freecalctools.net · its alternatives →
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Free Speed Calculator: See 1.25x-3x video/audio watch times.
Mar 2026 · playspeedcalc.com · its alternatives →
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Calculate listening time instantly
2025 · audiobookspeedcalculator.co · its alternatives →
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Quick time calculations for freelancers & teams
2025 · simpletimecalculator.com · its alternatives →
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Analyze words, characters, readability, and writing time.
Aug 2026 · freewww.com · its alternatives →
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