Crikk

Crikk

Multilingual AI text-to-speech and document reading tool

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Tool details

Crikk is an AI text-to-speech (TTS) and document reading tool that turns text, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and even photos into natural speech on the web, Android, and iOS, letting you listen and read along with word-by-word highlighting. It is built on third-party TTS engines (Microsoft Edge/Azure neural voices) and focuses on multilingual coverage, low prices, and document reading scenarios rather than a proprietary voice model.

Core capabilities

  • Multi-format reading: one-click conversion of text, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and images (OCR) into speech; photos and handwritten notes are recognized too
  • Word-by-word highlighting: synchronized highlighting during playback, aimed at improving memory and comprehension efficiency
  • Multilingual voices: officially 91 languages and 317 free voices, covering Cantonese, Hindi, and more
  • Speed and voiceover: playback speed up to 4X, and Pro adds emotion and pitch control plus MP3 export for offline listening
  • Developer API: a plain HTTP API - submit a task and poll for the generated audio, integrated in two calls
  • Companion tools: YouTube transcript, video compression, TikTok TTS, and other utilities

Use cases Exam preparation for students, language learning, fragmented listen-reading at work, accessibility scenarios such as dyslexia and low vision, and small development teams that need a low-cost TTS API.

What sets it apart Unlike Speechify and ElevenLabs, which bet on high-end natural voices and voice cloning, Crikk goes after price-sensitive audiences overlooked by the mainstream with South Asian and Asian minor-language coverage, a usable free tier, and a $97 lifetime price.

Editorial assessment Google Play's 3.9 stars (about 1.2K ratings) is the only statistically meaningful sample, so word of mouth should not be overstated. Pricing and the legal entity show multi-source conflicts, and the refund window is only 24 hours; when listing, it is advisable to state clearly that the product is "built on third-party TTS engines". It suits budget-constrained users who need document reading in minor languages.

Pricing

Freemium$0 (Free tier)
Guest (No signup)
$0

No-signup free tier: 317 voices, 91 languages, 1,200 characters per file, 10,000 characters per month

Free (Registered)
$0

Registered free tier: 317 voices, 91 languages, 3,000 characters per file, 10,000 characters per month

Pro Lifetime
$97 one-time

317 free + 244 Pro voices, 24,000 characters per file, 1,000,000 characters per month for Pro voices, API included

Monthly Pro
$14/month

Includes API access, 2,000,000 characters per month; price taken from the terms of service body text, not rendered directly on the pricing page

Dedicated API
$100/month

Unlimited generation, 100 concurrent requests, 317 free voices, 12,000 characters per request

Additional notes

The real free tiers (Guest/Free) include 10,000 characters per month with no credit card required. The official pricing page lists Lifetime at $97, but the terms of service body text and the official blog state $127 (a multi-source conflict); the $14 monthly price also comes from the terms. The refund window is only 24 hours, and subscriptions renew automatically by default.

FAQ

Yes. Crikk offers a Guest tier with no signup and a registered Free tier, both with 10,000 characters per month and no credit card required; Pro is a one-time $97 purchase, and there is also a dedicated API plan at $100 per month.

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