Chickadee · House #11,511

What it is

Calls itself “browser extension”.

• Calls itself: browser extension

“A browser extension that reads web pages in a natural voice.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “collect, transmit, store, or share any personal data”.

• Says it will not: collect, transmit, store, or share any personal data

“Every other text-to-speech extension sends the page you're reading to a server. Chickadee doesn't.”

“Chickadee does not collect, transmit, store, or share any personal data.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option.

• One-time: no
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“…no subscription”

“…nothing to pay for”

Who it sells to

Sells to businesses and consumers.

• Sells to: businesses and consumers

“Chickadee is a free and open-source browser extension that reads web pages aloud”

How it runs

A browser extension. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the Chrome Web Store. No API. Open source. AI is the core of the product.

• Kind: extension
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: Chrome Web Store
• API: no
• Open source: yes
• AI role: core to the product

“A browser extension that reads web pages in a natural voice.”

“The speech model runs on your own computer, not a server.”

What it works with

Names Chrome, Edge and 2 more on its pages.

• Names: Chrome · Edge · Hugging Face · +1

“Chickadee is a free and open-source browser extension”

“You’ll need a Chrome-based browser, such as Chrome or Edge”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Add to Chrome”

“No account or subscription is needed.”