Cboard vs Proloquo4Text
Cboard
cboard.ioProloquo4Text
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| Figure | Cboard | Proloquo4Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6.58/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · AAC Communication Software | 9.4 (#1) | 7.4 (#20) |
| Languages | The official FAQ says Cboard supports 46 languages. | The iOS app is available in nine listed languages and supports nine additional languages. |
| Purpose | Cboard is an open-source app for children and adults with speech and language impairments. | Proloquo4Text is a text-based AAC app for children, teens and adults who cannot always speak and can write. |
| Support | Password resets are handled by emailing [email protected], and Pro includes a private support channel. | AssistiveWare offers support in English, French, Spanish and Dutch seven days a week. |
Plans
Proloquo4Text
- Proloquo4Text (Mac)$59.99, paid once
- Proloquo4Text (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)$119.99, paid once
- Accessible Text-based AAC Bundle$129.99, paid once
- AAC Essentials Bundle$299.99, paid once
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.
Proloquo4Text
Proloquo4Text has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.