What is Liso
Liso is a web-based tool that converts text from the internet into natural-sounding audio. It allows users to highlight articles, newsletters, blog posts, or any text on the web and listen to it like a personal podcast. It is positioned as an alternative to Speechify, NaturalReader, and ElevenLabs Reader.
How to use Liso
- Highlight any text on the web (or paste it into the app).
- Liso converts it into natural-sounding audio in seconds.
- Press play anywhere — on a walk, commute, or at the gym.
Features of Liso
- Turn any highlighted web text into audio in one step
- One-click Chrome extension: highlight, right-click, "Listen with Liso"
- Multiple premium AI voices
- Adjustable playback speed (0.75x–2x)
- Offline downloads for commutes and flights
- Resume playback across devices
- Organize listens with folders and tags
Use Cases of Liso
- Listen to articles, newsletters, Substacks, blog posts, threads, docs, or any pasted text while commuting, walking, or at the gym.
- Download listens for offline playback during flights or commutes.
- Use the Chrome extension to quickly convert any web text into audio with a right-click.
Pricing
- Free — a few listens per month
- Diamond — $17/month, unlimited listens
- Titanium — $88 for 6 months
- Platinum — $107 for 12 months (best value)
FAQ
What can I turn into audio? Anything with text: articles, newsletters, Substacks, blog posts, threads, docs, or a paragraph you paste in yourself. If you can read it, Liso can speak it.
Do I need the Chrome extension? No. You can paste any text straight into the app. The extension just makes it one-click from any website.
Can I listen offline? Yes. Download any listen for offline playback, so your commute or flight stays uninterrupted.
