Asterics AAC
7.8#2 in aac communication softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAsterics AAC vs Proloquo4Text
Proloquo4Text
6.3#17 in aac communication software$59.99 one-timeiOSmacOS
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| Fact | Asterics AAC | Proloquo4Text |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Privacy | For online users, personalized data is end-to-end encrypted with the user’s password, and the foundation says it cannot access that data unencrypted. | The app privacy statement says the app does not send personal information to AssistiveWare or third parties and that AssistiveWare does not collect conversation transcripts. |
| Purpose | Asterics AAC is a web-based application for augmentative and alternative communication that lets users create customizable grids. | Proloquo4Text is a text-based AAC app for children, teens and adults who cannot always speak and can write. |
| Support | The user documentation says users can open help at the relevant section by clicking the help icon or pressing F1. | AssistiveWare offers support in English, French, Spanish and Dutch seven days a week. |
Asterics AAC plans
- FreeFree
Proloquo4Text plans
- 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
Pick Asterics AAC if…
It is intended for people who use augmentative and alternative communication and need customizable grids or varied input methods. It may also suit users who want grid actions to connect with supported smart-home or other HTTP REST API devices.
Pick Proloquo4Text if…
Proloquo4Text suits people who can type but need speech output, including children, teens, and adults. It also fits users who need switch, VoiceOver, Apple Watch, offline, or customizable-layout access.