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24 alternatives to Text Reader

chrome extension reads copied text aloud

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Text Reader launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Copy Text Easily▲104

   A handy tool to copy text & sentences just by hovering mouse

   2022 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Reader Extension▲80

   A Chrome extension that makes you read what you save

   2018 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Readvox▲211

   Chrome Extension that will read texts on web pages for you

   2024 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Reader Mode▲411

   Remove clutter and ads from any article. Instantly ⚡

   2019 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Copy as Markdown▲313

   Convert text to markdown for LLMs like ChatGPT

   2025 · copyasmarkdown.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Image Reader Google Chrome Extension▲69

   Extract text from images in a browser in a two mouse clicks

   2022 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   BLACKBOX▲591

   Fastest way to copy text from anywhere

   2022 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Clearly▲177

   A simple, distraction free reader for Chrome

   2018 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Type2Learn Chrome Extension▲71

   Learn by typing the webpage text in the browser itself

   2022 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Stringmark▲97

    Simple Chrome extension to boost your researching skills

    2021 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Speechify▲147

    An AI that reads to you. Stay focused, read faster.

    2018 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Screenshot Reader by Docsumo▲147

    Convert & translate screenshots into editable text instantly

    2021 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Audeus▲130

    Read Aloud PDFs, GDocs, Email, & More

    2024 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Text to Read▲4

    Type text, record, or load text file and download.

    2023 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Just Read▲213

    Reader view for web browsers

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Mercury Reader▲214

    Clear the clutter from your articles. Instantly.

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    ReadIT Web Text Reader▲3

    Select text on any webpage and listen instantly, Hassle free

    Feb 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Context Note▲114

    take notes on the web with their context

    2021 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Browser Note (Chrome Extension)▲97

    Effortless note-taking in your browser

    2023 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Brutal Reader▲98

    Strips any webpage down to just the article

    Mar 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    OCR Scanner▲91

    Extract and translate text from image

    2021 · its alternatives →

22. 22ER
    Enable right click and copy on websites that disabled it▲71

    2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    TextLoom▲4

    Your personal web highlighter

    Jun 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Stringmark – Chrome extension that makes online research easier▲108

    2021 · stringmark.com · its alternatives →

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