Cboard vs Speak for Yourself
Cboard
cboard.ioSpeak for Yourself
speakforyourself.orgSide by side
| Figure | Cboard | Speak for Yourself |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6.58/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · AAC Communication Software | 9.4 (#1) | 7.1 (#23) |
| Integrations | The repository documents Crowdin for translations, BrowserStack for testing and Discord for developer collaboration. | The App Store listing says vocabulary backups can use cloud storage providers such as Dropbox or Google Drive when their apps are installed. |
| Purpose | Cboard is an open-source app for children and adults with speech and language impairments. | Speak for Yourself is an AAC app that turns an iPad into a communication device for adults and children who cannot speak or have limited verbal expression. |
| Support | Password resets are handled by emailing [email protected], and Pro includes a private support channel. | The maker provides video tutorials and printable support materials, and offers no-cost codes to speech-language pathologists and AAC evaluators for client trials. |
Plans
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.
Speak for Yourself
Speak for Yourself has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.