Cboard vs Predictable
Cboard
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| Figure | Cboard | Predictable |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6.58/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · AAC Communication Software | 9.4 (#1) | 7.7 (#13) |
| Languages | The official FAQ says Cboard supports 46 languages. | The product page says users can set primary and secondary languages from 54 options, with keyboards, online voices, and word prediction available; some online services have a daily quota at no extra cost. |
| Purpose | Cboard is an open-source app for children and adults with speech and language impairments. | Predictable is a text-to-speech AAC app designed for people who have difficulty speaking, including people with MND/ALS, cerebral palsy, autism, stroke, brain injury, and head and neck cancer. |
| Support | Password resets are handled by emailing [email protected], and Pro includes a private support channel. | The maker provides user guides and accepts product questions and suggestions at [email protected]. |
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In their own words
Cboard
Cboard is an open-source communication app for children and adults with speech and language impairments. It supports communication through symbols and text-to-speech, with customizable boards that registered users can save to their accounts. Live Mode lets users type in the output bar alongside symbols. Available speech controls include voice selection, pitch, and speaking rate; Cboard states that it supports 46 languages. It works on modern browsers and is listed for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Offline use is supported in Google Chrome on desktop and Android. Boards can be exported to OpenBoard Format, PDF, or Cboard's native format, and users can import OpenBoard and previously exported files. Touchscreen, keyboard, and mouse are supported access methods. The free plan is listed at free. Pro Monthly Plan costs $8 a month, and Pro Yearly Plan costs $79 a year. Pro features include online neural voices, board sharing, voice recording for tiles, and a private support channel. Non-registered users cannot safely save board changes.
Predictable
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