Extension
Free
Free extension; Cartesia account and usage charges separate
- Included scope
- Web-page and PDF narration with the user’s Cartesia voices
Lisen
● Identity checkedAI read-aloud extensions · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Lisen is a Chrome extension that reads web articles and PDFs aloud using a user’s Cartesia voices. It describes skipping incidental markup and exporting generated speech as audio.
- Category
- AI read-aloud extensions
- Free access
- The extension is free with no Lisen subscription or account; Cartesia speech generation is billed under the user’s own plan.
- API access
- A Cartesia account and API key are required. A separate Lisen developer API was not verified.
Is Lisen right for you?
A good fit for
Useful for people who already use Cartesia and want to listen to articles or PDFs.
Before you choose
The extension’s price excludes Cartesia usage. PDF reading order and omission of headers or footnotes were not hands-on tested; inspect the current extension permissions before providing a key.
Workflow and handoff
Provide the required Cartesia key, choose a short article and check narration order and generation cost before reading a long document.
Pricing and practical limits
The extension’s price excludes Cartesia usage. PDF reading order and omission of headers or footnotes were not hands-on tested; inspect the current extension permissions before providing a key.
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 | Lisen is a Chrome extension that reads web articles and PDFs aloud using a user’s Cartesia voices. It describes skipping incidental markup and exporting generated speech as audio. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | The extension’s price excludes Cartesia usage. PDF reading order and omission of headers or footnotes were not hands-on tested; inspect the current extension permissions before providing a key. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
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Lisen pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
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 Lisen used for?
Lisen is a Chrome extension that reads web articles and PDFs aloud using a user’s Cartesia voices. It describes skipping incidental markup and exporting generated speech as audio.
Does Lisen have a free plan?
The extension is free with no Lisen subscription or account; Cartesia speech generation is billed under the user’s own plan.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Lisen 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 Lisen through an API?
A Cartesia account and API key are required. A separate Lisen developer API was not verified.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
The extension’s price excludes Cartesia usage. PDF reading order and omission of headers or footnotes were not hands-on tested; inspect the current extension permissions before providing a key.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.
Read original source ↗Pricing review
Official product page reviewed for disclosed costs; unverified prices and allowances are identified in the listing.
Read original source ↗Facts apply to the named version and check date. Send a sourced correction if something changed.