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Grid 3
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What it is
Grid 3 is AAC software from Smartbox for children and adults whose disabilities affect natural speech. It combines symbol vocabularies for different ages with text communication, including word prediction and AI-based assistance. The Fix tool can correct spelling and grammar, expand abbreviations, and fill missing letters or spaces. Speech output is available, and layouts are fully customizable. Access methods include eye gaze, touch with keyguards, switches, pointers, and voice activation. Grid can also provide access to email, SMS, social media, entertainment and streaming services, and web browsing. Computer Control operates a Windows computer, while Environment Control can operate technology around the home. The software supports more than 40 languages. Grid 3 requires Windows 10 or 11; Grid for iPad requires iOS 15 or later. Smartbox offers a 60-day Windows trial and a 30-day iPad trial. Pricing is by quote, with no free plan.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Grid is AAC software designed to support people with communication and access needs, with tools for communication, independence and learning.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Platforms
- Smartbox offers Grid 3 for Windows and Grid for iPad on iOS; its download page describes Grid 3 as Windows software and Grid for iPad as available on iPad only.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Trial
- Smartbox offers a 60-day free trial for Grid 3 and a 30-day free trial for Grid for iPad.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Support
- Smartbox says its support team can be contacted by phone, email or online chat, and it offers training for schools and organisations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Headquarters
- Malvern, Worcestershire, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Founded
- 2000Read 28 Sep 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Company
- Smartbox says it was founded in 2000 and designs AAC software and hardware for people with complex needs.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Access methods
- Grid supports eye gaze, touch, keyguards, switches, mouse or joystick pointers, and voice activation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Accessible apps
- Accessible Apps in Grid include tools for email, SMS, social media, entertainment and streaming services, and web browsing.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- AI text tools
- Grid uses SwiftKey word prediction and a Fix tool to correct spelling and grammar, expand abbreviations, and fill in missing letters or spaces.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Communication
- Grid provides symbol and text vocabularies for children and adults, including text tools with word prediction.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Company history
- Smartbox says it was founded in 2000 by Paul, Alyson, Barney and Dougal Hawes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Compatibility
- Grid 3 requires Windows 10 or 11, and Grid for iPad requires iOS 15 or later.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Computer and environment control
- Grid’s Computer Control and Environment Control features can control a Windows computer and technology around the home.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Education license
- The Grid 3 Education License uses token leasing, allowing installation on any number of devices while limiting how many licenses run at one time; it is offered to schools, colleges and universities in the US, UK and Ireland.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Head office
- Smartbox Assistive Technology lists its UK head office at Ysobel House, Enigma Commercial Centre, Sandys Road, Malvern, WR14 1JJ.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Languages
- Grid is available in over 40 languages.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Pricing
- Smartbox directs prospective buyers to request a quote for pricing on its UK and Ireland site.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Security and privacy
- Smartbox's privacy notice says it may share information among its UK, EU and US operations under a joint controller agreement.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Symbol communication
- Grid includes symbol vocabularies for people of all ages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Text communication
- Grid offers text communication tools with word prediction and AI features for faster communication.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
- Who it serves
- Grid supports children and adults with disabilities that affect their natural speech.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smartboxaac.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Symbol and text communication vocabularies
- Eye gaze, switches, touch, and voice access
- Fully customizable layouts
- Over 40 languages supported
- Computer and environment control
Limits
- No free plan
- Pricing requires a quote
- Windows needs version 10 or 11
- iPad needs iOS 15 or later
Who it suits
It suits children and adults with disabilities affecting natural speech, including users who need symbol or text communication and alternative access methods. Schools and organisations can use the education license.
Verdict
Grid 3 brings broad AAC communication, access, and control tools into one customizable system. Its platform requirements, paid model, and separate Windows and iPad trials should be checked before choosing it.
Where Specifiction places it
- AAC Communication Software#11 of 257.8
