Cboard
8.3#1 in aac communication softwareFrom $79 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitCboard vs Speak for Yourself
Speak for Yourself
5.8#23 in aac communication software$149.99 one-timeiOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cboard | Speak for Yourself |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Cboard plans
- FreeFree
- Pro Monthly Plan$8 a month
- Pro Yearly Plan$79 a year
Speak for Yourself plans
- Speak for Yourself$149.99, paid once
Pick Cboard if…
Cboard is intended for children and adults with speech and language impairments. Its touchscreen, keyboard, and mouse access options make it suitable for users choosing among those input methods.
Pick Speak for Yourself if…
It suits adults and children with limited or absent speech, including people with autism, cerebral palsy, apraxia, or genetic syndromes. It is also used in preschool classrooms and supports multiple saved user settings.