ChatGPT's built-in read aloud vs Auris
ChatGPT's built-in read aloud is free and plays one message when you click its speaker icon, on web and mobile. Auris is a paid Chrome extension that reads every new answer automatically while it streams, on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. Use the built-in button for occasional listening, Auris for hands-free listening.
Side by side
| ChatGPT read aloud | Auris | |
|---|---|---|
| How it starts | Click the speaker icon on each message | Automatic for every new answer |
| When speech begins | When you click | As soon as the first sentence streams in |
| Works on | ChatGPT | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, plus other AI chats you enable |
| Where | ChatGPT web and mobile apps | Chrome on desktop |
| Voices | ChatGPT's own voices | Your device's built-in voices |
| Keyboard control | No dedicated shortcuts | Read, pause, skip, stop shortcuts |
| Price | Included with ChatGPT | $9.99/year founding price, 7-day refund |
ChatGPT details from public descriptions of the feature, checked October 2026. Features change, so check ChatGPT for the latest.
When the built-in button is the better choice
- You only listen now and then.
- You use ChatGPT on your phone.
- You prefer ChatGPT's own voices.
When Auris is the better choice
- You want every answer read without clicking, for example while cooking or resting your eyes.
- You do not want to wait for the answer to finish before hearing it.
- You switch between ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity and want one consistent way to listen.
If ChatGPT read aloud is not working
- Check that the browser tab is not muted and your system volume is up.
- Refresh the page, or sign out and back in.
- Try a different voice in ChatGPT's settings.
- If it still fails, an extension such as Auris reads the answer with your device's voices instead.
Questions
Is ChatGPT read aloud free?
Yes, it is part of ChatGPT. Auris is a separate paid extension for people who want automatic, hands-free reading across several AI tools.
Can I use both?
Yes. They do not conflict. Many people keep the built-in button for their phone and use Auris on the desktop.
Does Auris use ChatGPT's voices?
No. Auris uses the voices built into your computer and Chrome. Your conversation text never leaves your device.
Does Auris replace Voice mode?
No. Voice mode is a spoken conversation. Auris reads the written answers of the chat you are already typing in.
How much does Auris cost?
Auris installs free from the Chrome Web Store, and reading aloud unlocks with a yearly license: $9.99/year at the founding price, with a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Hear your AI, out loud.
Auris reads ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity answers aloud the moment they start streaming. Your conversations never leave your device.
Add Auris to ChromeLast updated 2026-10-04. Questions or corrections: hello@heyauris.com