Grid 3 vs Proloquo4Text
Grid 3
smartboxaac.comProloquo4Text
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| Figure | Grid 3 | Proloquo4Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 4 |
| Spec score · AAC Communication Software | 7.8 (#11) | 7.4 (#20) |
| Founded | 2000 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Languages | Grid is available in over 40 languages. | The iOS app is available in nine listed languages and supports nine additional languages. |
| Purpose | Grid is AAC software designed to support people with communication and access needs, with tools for communication, independence and learning. | Proloquo4Text is a text-based AAC app for children, teens and adults who cannot always speak and can write. |
| Support | Smartbox says its support team can be contacted by phone, email or online chat, and it offers training for schools and organisations. | 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
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.
Proloquo4Text
Proloquo4Text has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.