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Both Helperbird and Read & Write by Texthelp are trusted accessibility tools used by millions. This page is about helping you find the right fit - not picking a winner.
We believe in choice. The best tool is the one that works for you.
Over 30 reading, writing, and accessibility tools - available on every major browser and platform, with a generous free tier.
Listen to any webpage read aloud with natural voices. Supports multiple languages and adjustable speed.
FreeDictate text anywhere on the web. Great for emails, forms, and notes - completely hands-free.
ProGet smart word suggestions as you type. Faster writing, fewer typos - works on any website.
ProSwitch to OpenDyslexic or other dyslexia-friendly fonts on any website with one click.
FreeAdd sticky notes and annotations to any website or PDF. Highlight text and leave comments for later.
ProCatch spelling mistakes as you type, with suggestions that understand context.
ProHelperbird is available on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, iPad, iPhone, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
Read & Write by Texthelp supports Chrome, Windows, Mac, and has integrations with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
Helperbird offers a generous free tier with core features included. Pro plans start at $6.99/month with educational and volume discounts.
Read & Write offers a free toolbar with limited features. Full licenses are available through school and enterprise plans.
Both Read & Write and Helperbird are trusted by millions. Read & Write shines in school environments with deep Google Workspace integration. Helperbird offers broader browser support and a more flexible free tier. There's no wrong answer - just the right fit for your needs.
Have an amazing collection of assistive tools that have benefits for everyone. For me, the combination of Microsoft's Immersive Reader and Apple's reading machine voice (US Alex) makes Helperbird my first choice for processing web content.
Jim Sprialis
Assistive technology specialist
wonderful
Ayman Mahrous
Helperbird user
Helperbird helps enhance my studying and research efforts by allowing me to add sticky notes and highlight important stuff on websites, or e-books. I can also easily remember to read articles later.
Jared B.
Marketing Director
I really liked the ease of setting up and also accessing the tool while you are on chrome. I had no trouble, and within a week found myself using it without even noticing.
Daniel C.
Account Executive
Makes college so much easier !!!
A Google User
Helperbird user
I have to admit, I have tried several other similar products which were awful. Helperbird is truly amazing! The font changes, colours, overlays, notes, text to speech and I love the 50 natural languages! 100% worth updating.
Ciarán Hyland
Helperbird user
Quick answers to common questions. Need more help? Contact us.
Helperbird is a browser extension that makes websites, PDFs, and documents easier to read. It includes text-to-speech, dyslexia-friendly fonts, reading guides, and many other tools to help you read and write online.
Visit your browser's extension store (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari), search for 'Helperbird', and click 'Add to Browser'. Once installed, you'll see the Helperbird icon in your toolbar.
Yes! Helperbird has a free version with essential features that will always be free. Helperbird Pro is $30/year, Helperbird for Business or Schools is $1,500/year, and for Enterprise pricing, contact us.
Click the Helperbird icon, go to Settings, and log in using your browser's email account. If you have a subscription key, you can enter it there too.
Yes! Select any text on a page, right-click, and choose 'Text to speech' from the Helperbird menu. You can also use the play button in the Helperbird panel.
Make browsing easier and more accessible with tools like Text to Speech, Immersive Reader, and more.