Listen free. Go Pro for intelligence.
3 reads a day without signup, 30/day with a free account. Pro unlocks higher limits, full AI takeaways, HD voices, downloads, and more.
Free
For casual listeners
- 3 article/text/Markdown audio generations per day without signup
- 30 article/text/Markdown audio generations per day with a free account
- 3 AI summaries per day without signup
- 10 AI summaries per day with a free account
- 5 YouTube AI briefings per day without signup
- 20 YouTube AI briefings per day with a free account
- 1 small PDF trial per day without signup
- 3 PDF uploads per month with a free account
- 3 photo/OCR uploads per month with a free account
- 6 standard AI voices
- In-browser player
- Speed control
- Queue articles
- Chrome extension (basic)
- Telegram bot
- No signup required
Pro
For power readers
- Everything in Free, plus:
- 120 audio generations per day fair-use
- 500 AI intelligence requests per month fair-use
- Full key takeaways (all points)
- Notable quotes & action items
- Listen to summary only (90 sec)
- ELI5 / Simplify Mode
- 6 HD Chirp 3 voices (250k chars/month fair-use, then Standard)
- MP3 download
- PDF upload to audio
- Photo / OCR to audio
- 300 YouTube video AI briefings per month fair-use
- Listening history & search
- Save articles for later
This is what Pro looks like
Real Sornic output on a real article — the blurred takeaways are what Pro unlocks
How Knowledge Workers Can Clear a Reading Backlog
Sample briefingMost reading backlogs grow because saved articles compete with focused work, meetings, and screen fatigue. The practical fix is to turn saved links into short AI briefings first, then listen only to the pieces that still deserve attention. A queue-based workflow lets readers clear articles during commutes, walks, chores, and low-focus time without losing the key ideas.
- A 3-line summary is the decision point: skip weak articles before spending 10-15 minutes listening.
- Key takeaways preserve the useful ideas even when you do not finish the full article.
- A listening queue turns saved links into a repeatable habit instead of another unread folder.
- PDFs, photos, and web articles belong in the same workflow because real reading backlogs are messy.
- The best time to clear long-form content is low-focus time: commuting, walking, cooking, or admin work.
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Article/Text/Markdown audio | 3/day anonymous, 30/day signed in | 120/day fair-use |
| URL to audio | ||
| AI voices | 6 standard | 6 HD (Chirp 3) — 250k chars/month fair-use |
| Speed control | ||
| Queue articles | 3 items (local only) | 10 items + auto-play |
| AI Summary | 3/day anonymous, 10/day signed in | 500/month fair-use |
| Key Takeaways | First 2 | All takeaways |
| Notable quotes & action items | ||
| Simplify / ELI5 Mode | ||
| MP3 download | ||
| PDF to audio | 1/day anonymous, 3/month signed in | |
| Photo / OCR to audio | 3/month signed in | |
| YouTube AI briefings | 5/day anonymous, 20/day signed in | 300/month fair-use |
| Listening history | Metadata only | Full history + saved audio |
| Save for later | ||
| Chrome extension | Basic | Full features |
| Telegram bot | ||
| Signup required | No | Email only |
FAQ
How much is free?
3 article/text/Markdown audio generations per day without signup, 30/day with a free account, 3 AI summaries/day without signup, and 10/day with a free account. No credit card required.
What do I get with Pro?
Full AI intelligence, Simplify Mode, 6 HD voices, MP3 downloads, PDF/photo upload, queue, Pro history, 120 audio generations/day fair-use, and 300 YouTube briefings/month fair-use.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel anytime — no contracts, no cancellation fees. You keep Pro access until the end of your billing period.
What about the Chrome extension?
Free users can listen on article pages with standard voices. Pro features (AI summary, takeaways, HD voices, download) work in the extension too.
Is there a usage limit on Pro?
Pro is designed for regular power use. There is a generous fair-use policy to prevent abuse, but normal users should not hit it.
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