Free engine
Free
Apache 2.0; own provider costs separate
- Included scope
- Local narration and multiple sessions
Heard
● Identity checkedCoding-agent narration and voice control · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Heard turns coding-agent progress, blockers and decisions into spoken updates. Its local engine supports narration; managed tiers add premium voices and recaps, while Power offers voice replies and an iPhone companion.
- Category
- Coding-agent narration and voice control
- Free access
- Apache 2.0 engine can be built locally with Kokoro or own provider keys. Official app begins with fourteen-day no-card Power trial; provider charges separate.
- API access
- Claude Code/Codex hooks, heard run wrapper and cloud-agent MCP connector advertised. Exact compatible-agent features vary by integration.
Is Heard right for you?
A good fit for
Relevant to Mac developers who want audible session updates with optional voice replies.
Before you choose
macOS 14+; no Windows/Android today. Pro US$144/year: up to one million narration characters/day. Power US$288/year: two million/day, talk-back, dictation and iPhone pairing. Displayed US$12/24 monthly values are annual equivalents, not verified monthly billing. Local Kokoro remains on Mac; enabled hosted narration may send text snippets. No-retention claims untested. Voice can dispatch actions; verify permissions and review consequential work. No install, microphone access, remote pairing or agent reply performed.
Workflow and handoff
Narrate a harmless session, inspect transmitted data and test reply routing and denial before permitting consequential agent actions.
Pricing and practical limits
macOS 14+; no Windows/Android today. Pro US$144/year: up to one million narration characters/day. Power US$288/year: two million/day, talk-back, dictation and iPhone pairing. Displayed US$12/24 monthly values are annual equivalents, not verified monthly billing. Local Kokoro remains on Mac; enabled hosted narration may send text snippets. No-retention claims untested. Voice can dispatch actions; verify permissions and review consequential work. No install, microphone access, remote pairing or agent reply performed.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | Heard turns coding-agent progress, blockers and decisions into spoken updates. Its local engine supports narration; managed tiers add premium voices and recaps, while Power offers voice replies and an iPhone companion. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | macOS 14+; no Windows/Android today. Pro US$144/year: up to one million narration characters/day. Power US$288/year: two million/day, talk-back, dictation and iPhone pairing. Displayed US$12/24 monthly values are annual equivalents, not verified monthly billing. Local Kokoro remains on Mac; enabled hosted narration may send text snippets. No-retention claims untested. Voice can dispatch actions; verify permissions and review consequential work. No install, microphone access, remote pairing or agent reply performed. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
Heard pricing & plans
Pro
Not listed
US$144 billed annually
- Included scope
- Managed voices, recaps, one million characters/day
Power
Not listed
US$288 billed annually; fourteen-day trial
- Included scope
- Two million characters/day, voice replies and iPhone pairing
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Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is Heard used for?
Heard turns coding-agent progress, blockers and decisions into spoken updates. Its local engine supports narration; managed tiers add premium voices and recaps, while Power offers voice replies and an iPhone companion.
Does Heard have a free plan?
Apache 2.0 engine can be built locally with Kokoro or own provider keys. Official app begins with fourteen-day no-card Power trial; provider charges separate.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Heard cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Heard through an API?
Claude Code/Codex hooks, heard run wrapper and cloud-agent MCP connector advertised. Exact compatible-agent features vary by integration.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
macOS 14+; no Windows/Android today. Pro US$144/year: up to one million narration characters/day. Power US$288/year: two million/day, talk-back, dictation and iPhone pairing. Displayed US$12/24 monthly values are annual equivalents, not verified monthly billing. Local Kokoro remains on Mac; enabled hosted narration may send text snippets. No-retention claims untested. Voice can dispatch actions; verify permissions and review consequential work. No install, microphone access, remote pairing or agent reply performed.
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