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20 articles a day, free — no signup needed. Pro unlocks unlimited articles, full AI takeaways, HD voices, downloads, and more.
Free
For casual listeners
- 20 URL article-to-audio conversions per day
- 3 AI summaries per day
- YouTube AI briefings (10/month)
- 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:
- Unlimited daily articles
- Unlimited AI summaries
- Full key takeaways (all points)
- Notable quotes & action items
- Listen to summary only (90 sec)
- ELI5 / Simplify Mode
- 6 HD Chirp 3 voices
- MP3 download
- PDF upload to audio
- Photo / OCR to audio
- YouTube video AI briefings (unlimited)
- 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 to Listen to Articles Instead of Reading Them
sornic.com/blogYour reading list keeps growing because there is never enough time to sit and read — but listening while commuting, working out, or cooking is a direct fix. AI-powered tools like Sornic convert any article URL to natural-sounding audio in seconds, no app download needed. The payoff is a reading backlog that finally shrinks instead of growing.
- Listening while doing other tasks (commuting, gym, cooking) recovers 30–60 minutes of dead time per day.
- AI voice readers produce noticeably more natural speech than browser read-aloud, making long-form content easier to follow.
- Sornic works on articles, PDFs, and photos of text — one tool covers the entire reading backlog.
- The Chrome extension lets you trigger audio on any page in one click without leaving the site.
- A listening queue lets you line up 10 articles and play them back-to-back like a personal podcast.
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Daily article limit | 20 per day | Unlimited |
| URL to audio | ||
| AI voices | 6 standard | 6 HD (Chirp 3) |
| Speed control | ||
| Queue articles | ||
| AI Summary | 3 per day | Unlimited |
| Key Takeaways | First 2 | All takeaways |
| Notable quotes & action items | ||
| Simplify / ELI5 Mode | ||
| MP3 download | ||
| PDF to audio | ||
| Photo / OCR to audio | ||
| YouTube AI briefings | 10 / month | Unlimited |
| Listening history | ||
| Save for later | ||
| Chrome extension | Basic | Full features |
| Telegram bot | ||
| Signup required | No | Email only |
FAQ
How much is free?
20 article-to-audio conversions per day plus 3 AI summaries — no signup, no credit card. Free forever at that limit.
What do I get with Pro?
AI summaries, key takeaways, Simplify Mode, 6 HD voices, MP3 downloads, PDF/photo upload, and unlimited YouTube video briefings. Everything that makes Sornic smarter, not just louder.
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 get unlimited in-page listening 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 unlimited use. There is a generous fair-use policy to prevent abuse, but normal users will never hit it.
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