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Second Read compared with Vocnu
DetailSecond Read logo Second ReadVocnu logo Vocnu
What it doesEverything you save, read again. AI voice-over and subtitles for any video in your browser in 38 languages
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingFree with no paid tier planned. Premium: 2 credits per minute voice-over, or 0.2 credits when replaying a voiced video; Standard: 1 credit per minute, or 0.2 credits replayed; Economy: 0.5 credits per minute, or 0.2 credits replayed. Subtitles only: 1 credit per minute (Premium translation) or 0.5 credits (Economy). One-time packs
Key features
  • Drag-and-drop text capture from any screen element
  • Automatic passage selection on new tabs based on spaced repetition
  • Kindle highlight synchronization
  • Telegram bot integration
  • Email and Telegram digests
  • Web library with search and tagging
  • Export to Markdown or JSON
  • Works offline with local storage
  • Optical character recognition for non-selectable text
  • No password authentication
  • Works on any video player including YouTube, streaming sites, course sites, and live streams
  • No subtitles required; translates from audio directly
  • 38 languages supported for voice-over and subtitles
  • Maintains consistent character and place names throughout series
  • Synchronized voice-over that follows pauses and seeking
  • Original audio remains audible at adjustable levels
  • Automatic language detection
  • Subtitles-only option at lower credit cost
What makes it different
  • Runs entirely offline with no external server storage of your captures
  • Uses spaced repetition to surface passages you are most likely to forget
  • No paid tier or premium features planned
  • Works where subtitles don't exist, translating directly from audio
  • Proper translation support for small languages like Lithuanian, Slovak, Czech and Ukrainian with correct grammar
  • Free replay of already-voiced content within 90 days and for archived videos
  • Only 40 free credits needed to start, no card required
  • Library of pre-voiced popular videos to watch immediately without waiting
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)61
Citation Flow (Majestic)1515
Referring domains (Majestic)35

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