Cboard vs Weave Chat AAC
Cboard
cboard.ioWeave Chat AAC
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| Figure | Cboard | Weave Chat AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6.58/mo | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 10 |
| Spec score · AAC Communication Software | 9.4 (#1) | 7.6 (#18) |
| Languages | The official FAQ says Cboard supports 46 languages. | The maker lists availability in English and 24 other languages, including Arabic, French, German, Spanish varieties, Tagalog, Turkish, and Vietnamese. |
| Purpose | Cboard is an open-source app for children and adults with speech and language impairments. | Weave Chat AAC is a free AAC app for people who have difficulty using natural speech to communicate. |
| Support | Password resets are handled by emailing [email protected], and Pro includes a private support channel. | The maker offers in-app support provided by an SLP and says users can contact support by messaging in the app. |
Plans
Weave Chat AAC
- Weave Chat AACFree
- Board & Folder Sharing Suite — AAC user/caregiver$4 a month
- Board Hosting — AAC user/caregiver$4 a month
- Remote Editor — AAC user/caregiver$6 a month
- Board & Folder Sharing Suite — Professional$8 a month
- Remote Editor — Professional$14 a month
- Board & Folder Sharing Suite — AAC user/caregiver$40 a year
- Remote Editor — AAC user/caregiver$60 a year
- Board & Folder Sharing Suite — Professional$80 a year
- Remote Editor — Professional$140 a year
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.
Weave Chat AAC
Weave Chat AAC is a free augmentative and alternative communication app for people who have difficulty using natural speech. Users can send picture-symbol messages, words, or both to individuals or groups in the app. Its communication board and synthetic voice work offline, but in-app texting needs data or an internet connection. Users can change board layouts, button and border sizes, appearance, vocabulary, and button behavior; they can also add words and record up to 30 seconds of audio for a button. Word Finder helps locate words. A personal login can keep selections and information available across devices. Weave Chat Connect adds paid tools for sharing boards and folders, hosting boards by URL or QR code, and remotely managing student and client accounts. For sharing only to a contact, only the person sharing needs a subscription. The app is available on iOS and Android, and the maker lists English and 24 other languages. It says it does not display ads or share personal data with third parties. Its privacy policy notes that certain information may be collected with permission and that absolute security cannot be guaranteed.