Dictator Alternatives

Dictator is described as 'Program for on-screen reading of text files, developed with the intention of making it easier to read some of the fine electronic texts available on the net, such as those produced by The Gutenberg Project' and is a Speed Reading tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Dictator for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Dictator alternative is Spreeder. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try stutter or SwiftRead. Other great apps like Dictator are Eyeq, Reasy, Reedy and iReadFast.

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  1. Spedread icon
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    GTK speed reading software: Read like a speedrunner!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  2. Fastr icon
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    MAIN FEATURES

    • Effective speed reading for ebooks
    • Supports reading progress saving and all features of a reader
    • 3 reading modes including RSVP speed reading with adjustable number of words to display on the screen.
    • Text highlighting and sharing

    Learning how to read fas.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    7 Speed Reading is an application that will teach you to speed read while maintaing comprehension.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. SpeedRead icon
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    SpeedRead enables you to read faster than ever before. Copy-paste text or load it directly from an url to let SpeedRead read the text to you. With this app, you can read more stuff while still being able to understand what you're reading.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  5. Speed Reader icon
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    Speed Reader uses a method called Rapid Serial Visual Presentation to allow you to read faster by eliminating the time spent in moving your eyes between words. Watch the center of the screen, do not move your eyes, and try not to "subvocalize," or say the words in your...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    Want an efficient way to do on-screen reading of web-pages, email, and other electronic texts? Try WordFlashReader -- its a Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) program that makes on-screen reading easy. Its free, open-source, and works on both Windows and Linux. Try it out!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    ZAP Reader is a web based speed reading program that will change the way you read on your computer. There is nothing to install, it works with most popular browsers, and it is totally free!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    RapidReader takes the effort out of reading on any size screen. RapidReader's patented software will double or triple your on-screen reading speed in less than 5 minutes. It's easy, but you have to see it to believe it.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • HP webOS
     
  9. ReadQuick icon
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    The world's best speed reading app. ReadQuick helps you read faster than ever before. Designed for iOS 7, this app helps you speed read your way through your Pocket, Instapaper and Readability reading lists. Watch your comprehension sky rocket in just one day.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    A free self-hostable speed reader. Highly customizable. Implements chunking (RSVP), pacing and highlighting. Modern UI and local-storage only.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
    • LetoReader is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Dictator.

    • LetoReader is Free and Open SourceDictator is also Free and Open Source
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    Fast Reader helps you read quickly by displaying only one word at a time. This program offers a customizable interface to enhance the reading experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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