AI Audiobook Narration · No Subscription · Full Commercial Rights

Turn your book into
a professional audiobook.

Convert any manuscript, novel, or PDF into a studio-quality MP3 audiobook — in minutes, not months. One-time flat fee. You own it completely.

$55
80k-word novel (vs $3,000+ human)
12
Languages with translation
<15min
Typical turnaround
100%
Yours — commercial rights included
Process

Four steps to your audiobook

Step 01
📄

Upload your manuscript

Drop in your PDF, Word doc, or plain text file. We analyse it instantly and price it by length.

Step 02
🎙️

Choose voice & language

Pick from five distinct voices and up to eight languages. Add multiple languages for global distribution.

Step 03
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Pay once

Simple one-time pricing based on your word count. Secure checkout powered by Stripe.

Step 04
🎧

Download & publish

Get your MP3 and chapter ZIP instantly. Publish to Audible, Spotify, Apple Books — or anywhere you want. You own it completely.

Who it's for

One platform, many use cases

📚
Authors & Publishers
Turn novels, memoirs, short stories, and non-fiction books into full audiobooks ready for Audible, Spotify, or Apple Books.
✦ Expressive narration
⚖️
Legal Professionals
Attorneys serving multilingual clients can deliver contracts, wills, briefs, and disclosures as spoken audio in the client's language — no interpreter required.
● Clear reading
🏥
Healthcare Providers
Hospitals and clinics can convert patient intake forms, discharge instructions, and consent documents into audio in the patient's native language.
● Clear reading
🎓
Education
Produce audio versions of textbooks, course materials, and study guides. Ideal for accessibility compliance and students who learn better through listening.
✦ Expressive narration
🏢
Business & HR
Employee handbooks, training manuals, compliance documents, and policy updates — delivered as audio to a multilingual global workforce.
● Clear reading
🌍
Government & NGOs
Public notices, community guidelines, and citizen services documentation translated and narrated for non-English speaking populations.
● Clear reading
⚠️
Thinking about ACX? Know what you're signing.

ACX locks your audiobook into Audible exclusivity for 7 years. That means no Spotify, no Apple Books, no selling from your own site — for nearly a decade. Narrato gives you full commercial rights and zero platform lock-in. Publish everywhere, on day one, forever.

Cast

Five voices. One is perfect for your book.

Click any voice to hear a sample. Every voice supports both expressive storytelling and clear document reading modes.

👩
Hazel
Warm female · Literary fiction, memoir
👩‍💼
Claire
Clear female · Non-fiction, self-help
👨
Marcus
Deep male · Thriller, history, drama
🧑
Dean
Neutral male · Business, biography
🎭
Jasper
Expressive male · Fantasy, adventure

From $19.99 · One-time payment · Full commercial rights

Try it free

Hear your manuscript — free.

Upload the first chapter of your book (or any excerpt). Pick a voice. We'll narrate up to 1,500 words at no cost so you can hear exactly how it sounds before you commit.

📄

Drop your chapter here or click to browse

PDF · DOCX · TXT · Up to 1,500 words narrated free

Pricing

Simple, one-time pricing

📝 Enter word count:
—
Enter your manuscript word count
Short Story

Essay / Story

Up to
10,000 words
$19.99
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Novella

Novella

Up to
40,000 words
$34.99
Get started →
★ Most popular

Novel

Up to
80,000 words
$54.99
Get started →
Full Novel

Full Novel

Up to
120,000 words
$74.99
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Epic

Epic / Long-form

120,000+
words
$99.99
Get started →

🌍 Add additional languages

Reach global audiences — each language add-on delivers a fully translated, narrated MP3 in the same voice.

🇬🇧EnglishIncluded
🇪🇸Spanish+$29.99
🇫🇷French+$29.99
🇩🇪German+$29.99
🇵🇹Portuguese+$19.99
🇮🇹Italian+$19.99
🇯🇵Japanese+$29.99
🇳🇱Dutch+$19.99
🇨🇳Chinese+$29.99
🇮🇳Hindi+$29.99
🇸🇦Arabic+$29.99
🇷🇺Russian+$29.99
🇮🇩Indonesian+$19.99

✓ Full commercial rights included  ·  ✓ ACX / Audible compatible chapter files  ·  ✓ No subscription, no royalties, no platform lockout

How we compare
Narrato Human Narrator
(ACX / Findaway)		 Basic TTS
(ElevenLabs, Murf)
Cost for 80k-word novel $54.99 $2,000 – $5,000+ $22–$99/month subscription
Turnaround time Under 15 minutes 4–12 weeks Hours (DIY workflow)
Chapter-split files (ACX-ready) ✓ Automatic ✓ Manual ✗ Not included
Translation + narration in 8 languages ✓ From $19.99/language ✗ Separate cost per language ✗ Voices only, no translation
Full commercial rights ✓ Yours forever ✓ Negotiated per contract ⚠ Check your plan tier
Platform exclusivity lock-in ✓ None — publish anywhere ⚠ ACX = 7-year Audible lock ✓ None
Done-for-you (no software to learn) ✓ Upload & done ✓ Yes ✗ DIY editing required
🔒 Stripe-secured checkout · SSL encrypted
✅ ACX / Audible chapter files included
© 100% commercial rights — yours forever
🌍 Publish anywhere — no platform lockout
🔄 Free re-run if not satisfied within 7 days
🏥 HIPAA-ready options available for healthcare

Convert your manuscript

Upload your file to get started — instant analysis, no account needed.

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Upload
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Type
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Voice
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Language
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Pay
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Download
📂

Drop your manuscript here

or click to browse

PDF DOCX TXT
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🔒 Payments secured by Stripe · SSL encrypted
Uploading manuscript…
This usually takes 2–8 minutes depending on length.
Extracting
AI Tagging
Narrating
Assembling
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Your audiobook is ready!

Download your MP3 below. A copy has also been emailed to you.

Download links valid for 7 days

Questions

Frequently asked

What formats do you accept? +
We accept PDF, DOCX (Microsoft Word), and plain text (.txt) files. For best results, ensure your manuscript is clean with clear chapter headings.
How does the language feature work? +
When you add a language, we professionally translate your manuscript and then narrate the translated version in your chosen voice. Each language produces its own complete MP3 file. The same expressive AI tagging is applied to every language version.
How long does conversion take? +
Short stories are typically done in under 5 minutes. A full novel takes 8–15 minutes per language. You'll see live progress on screen and receive an email when everything is ready.
Can I publish the audiobook commercially? +
Yes. You own the output MP3s completely and can publish on Audible, Spotify, Apple Books, or anywhere else. No royalties or ongoing licensing fees.
Do I get chapter files for Audible ACX? +
Yes — if your manuscript has chapter headings, we detect them automatically and provide a ZIP of individual chapter MP3s alongside the combined file.
What if I'm not happy with the result? +
We offer a free re-run with a different voice if you're not satisfied. Contact us within 7 days of your order.
How much does it cost to convert a book to audiobook? +
Narrato charges a one-time flat fee based on word count — from $9 for short stories up to $55 for an 80,000-word novel. There are no subscriptions, royalties, or recurring fees. Compare that to professional human narration, which typically runs $2,000–$5,000 per book.
Can I publish an AI-narrated audiobook on Audible or ACX? +
Yes. You receive full commercial rights to your MP3 files and can distribute them on Audible (via ACX), Spotify, Apple Books, Findaway Voices, or anywhere else. Narrato delivers chapter-split files compatible with ACX submission requirements.
What's the difference between AI narration and hiring a voice actor? +
A professional voice actor costs $2,000–$5,000 per book and takes 4–12 weeks. AI narration with Narrato costs a fraction of that and delivers in under 15 minutes. The quality gap has closed dramatically — our voices pass blind listening tests with many audiobook listeners. For authors who want to reach the audiobook market without the wait or the cost, AI narration is now a genuine option.
Self-publishers

For independent authors

The audiobook market will hit $35 billion by 2030. Most indie authors are sitting it out because professional narration costs $2,000–$5,000 per book and takes months. Narrato removes that barrier entirely.

  • ✦Expressive AI narration — reads for tone and adds natural pacing, emphasis, and emotion. Fiction sounds like fiction.
  • ✦Chapter files for ACX — automatic chapter detection delivers individual MP3s ready for Audible upload.
  • ✦No platform lockout — unlike ACX's 7-year exclusivity clause, you own your MP3s and publish everywhere.
  • ✦8 languages — reach Spanish, French, German, and Japanese readers for $20–$30 per language.
The math
Human narrator (ACX) for 80k novel ~$3,000
Narrato for same 80k novel $54.99
Add Spanish translation + narration +$29.99
Total for English + Spanish $84.98