Koodo Reader
Reads nearly every ebook format aloud; the fancy hosted voice is paid, the local and system voices are not.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopwebone-click install
- Installation
- Install a desktop/mobile package from the site or app store; Windows also offers portable builds
- Operational Setup
- The macOS desktop build may need Open Anyway, while Linux read-aloud depends on a working system or browser speech engine
- Where Your Data Lives
- Books, covers, configuration, progress and annotations in a local library folder/app data or browser cache; free users do not upload reading data
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It is ebook-centric and weaker for arbitrary documents, OCR and browser-based reading than NaturalReader.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $42.90/mo ($515/yr) in subscriptions
Koodo Reader FAQ
Common questions
Is Koodo Reader free and open source?+
Koodo Reader is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on local. Reads nearly every ebook format aloud; the fancy hosted voice is paid, the local and system voices are not.
What paid software does Koodo Reader replace?+
Koodo Reader serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: NaturalReader, Speechify, saving up to $42.90/month ($515/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Koodo Reader?+
Installation: Install a desktop/mobile package from the site or app store; Windows also offers portable builds. Setup notes: The macOS desktop build may need Open Anyway, while Linux read-aloud depends on a working system or browser speech engine
What is the catch or trade-off with Koodo Reader?+
It is ebook-centric and weaker for arbitrary documents, OCR and browser-based reading than NaturalReader.