Readable
Content readability analysis platform
Readable is a comprehensive readability analysis platform that scores text using multiple established formulas including Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, SMOG, and Coleman-Liau, helping writers ensure their content matches their target audience's reading level.
Key Capabilities
Readable applies over a dozen readability algorithms simultaneously, including Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Gunning Fog Index, SMOG Index, Automated Readability Index, Coleman-Liau Index, and CEFR/IELTS levels. Beyond text analysis, it can score entire websites via sitemaps or RSS feeds, analyze email marketing campaigns, bulk-score spreadsheets, and process uploaded documents in Word, PDF, Markdown, and eBook formats. Additional features include keyword density analysis, sentiment analysis, grammar and spelling checking, and speaking/reading time calculations.
Who Should Use Readable
Readable is designed for content marketers, UX writers, technical writers, and anyone who needs to ensure their content is accessible to specific audiences. Marketing teams can use it to optimize email campaigns and website copy, while compliance teams can verify that legal or medical communications meet required readability standards. Agencies managing multiple clients benefit from the bulk scoring and website analysis capabilities.
Getting Started
Visit readable.com to test your text for free using the online checker. For ongoing use, subscribe to ContentPro for individual text analysis, CommercePro for website scoring, or AgencyPro for team-level features and API access. Upload documents, connect your website sitemap, or paste text directly to receive instant readability scores.
Pricing & Accessibility: A free readability test is available on the website. ContentPro starts at $8/month for 1 user with text analysis and editor access. CommercePro at $48/month adds website scoring for 3 users. AgencyPro at $138/month includes 5 users, readability API, and all features.
Why Consider Readable: Readable is the most comprehensive readability-focused tool available, applying more scoring algorithms than any competitor and offering unique capabilities like website-wide analysis, email campaign testing, and bulk document scoring that general grammar checkers simply don't provide.
Pros
- Most comprehensive readability scoring with 12+ algorithms
- Website-wide analysis via sitemaps and RSS feeds
- Bulk scoring of spreadsheets and document batches
- CEFR and IELTS readability levels for international audiences
- Email campaign readability testing
Cons
- Not a full grammar checker — readability is the primary focus
- ContentPro plan limited to single user
- Higher-tier plans needed for website analysis and API access
Who is this for?
Content readability optimization, website accessibility compliance, email marketing campaign testing, technical documentation readability, bulk content quality auditing
Frequently Asked Questions about Readable
What readability formulas does Readable use?
Readable applies over a dozen formulas including Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Gunning Fog Index, SMOG Index, Automated Readability Index, Coleman-Liau Index, Spache, New Dale-Chall, and CEFR/IELTS levels for comprehensive readability analysis.
Can Readable analyze an entire website?
Yes, Readable's CommercePro and AgencyPro plans can analyze entire websites by connecting to your sitemap or RSS feed, providing readability scores across all your pages to identify content that needs improvement.
Does Readable offer an API?
Yes, the AgencyPro plan includes access to Readable's API, allowing developers to integrate readability scoring into their own applications and content workflows.
Pricing
paid
$8/month
Free tier: Free online test available but no account features
Details
APIYes
Open SourceNo
CollaborationYes
LanguagesEnglish
Learning CurveLow
Integrations
Website sitemapsRSS feedsfile uploads (WordPDFMarkdown+1 more
