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Cboard vs simPODD

Cboard

cboard.io

simPODD

assistiveware.com

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FigureCboardsimPODD
Price from$6.58/mo—
Free planYes—
Free trial——
Open sourceYes—
WebYes—
WindowsYes—
macOSYes—
iOSYesYes
AndroidYes—
Self-hostedYes—
Plans published30
Spec score · AAC Communication Software9.4 (#1)5.5 (#25)

Plans

Cboard

  • FreeFree
  • Pro Monthly Plan$8 a month
  • Pro Yearly Plan$79 a year

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simPODD

No plans published.

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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.

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simPODD

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