Grid 3 vs Predictable
Grid 3
smartboxaac.comPredictable
therapybox.co.ukSide by side
| Figure | Grid 3 | Predictable |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · AAC Communication Software | 7.8 (#11) | 7.7 (#13) |
| Company history | Smartbox says it was founded in 2000 by Paul, Alyson, Barney and Dougal Hawes. | Therapy Box says Predictable launched in 2011 to address the need for text-based communication aids. |
| Languages | Grid is available in over 40 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 | Grid is AAC software designed to support people with communication and access needs, with tools for communication, independence and learning. | 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 | Smartbox says its support team can be contacted by phone, email or online chat, and it offers training for schools and organisations. | The maker provides user guides and accepts product questions and suggestions at [email protected]. |
Plans
In their own words
Grid 3
Grid 3 is AAC software from Smartbox for children and adults whose disabilities affect natural speech. It combines symbol vocabularies for different ages with text communication, including word prediction and AI-based assistance. The Fix tool can correct spelling and grammar, expand abbreviations, and fill missing letters or spaces. Speech output is available, and layouts are fully customizable. Access methods include eye gaze, touch with keyguards, switches, pointers, and voice activation. Grid can also provide access to email, SMS, social media, entertainment and streaming services, and web browsing. Computer Control operates a Windows computer, while Environment Control can operate technology around the home. The software supports more than 40 languages. Grid 3 requires Windows 10 or 11; Grid for iPad requires iOS 15 or later. Smartbox offers a 60-day Windows trial and a 30-day iPad trial. Pricing is by quote, with no free plan.
Predictable
Predictable has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.