Productivity·Standings

Accessibility & Assistive Technology Software

Accessibility and assistive technology tools support access to digital content; the choice turns on the platform you use and the pricing model that fits your needs.

Use the signal score out of 10 as a quick comparison. Check the API, open-source and free-tier marks to see how a tool may fit with other software and your budget.

  • 13 platforms
  • 1 with a public API on this page
  • 9 with a free tier
  • Checked 22 Oct 2026
  1. 1
    S
    Speechifyspeechify.com

    Text-to-speech service for web, desktop and mobile, with browser add-ons and an API.

    7.9 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $10/mo
  2. 2
    N
    NaturalReadernaturalreaders.com
    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  3. 3
    A
    AvaAva

    Ava provides live captions for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in conversations, videoconferences, and videos.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $9.99/mo
  4. 4
    BM
    Be My EyesBe My Eyes

    Be My Eyes connects people who are blind or have low vision with volunteers and companies worldwide through live video and artificial intelligence.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $55/mo
  5. 5
    C
    ChromeVoxGoogle

    ChromeVox is a built-in screen reader that enables people with visual impairments to use ChromeOS.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
  6. 6
    GL
    Google Live Transcribeandroid.com

    Live Transcribe captures speech and sound and displays them as text on an Android device.

    5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
  7. 7
    SA
    Seeing AIMicrosoft

    Free Android and iOS app that reads documents aloud and describes photos, products and other details.

    5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
  8. 8
    N
    NVDANV Access

    NVDA is a screen reader for blind and vision-impaired people, reading on-screen text with synthetic speech or a braille display.

    5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
  9. 9
    O
    Orcaorca.gnome.org

    Orca is a screen reader that provides access to the graphical desktop using speech and/or refreshable braille.

    5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
  10. 10
    DP
    Dragon Professionaldragon.nuance.com

    Windows speech-to-text with on-device processing, adjustable vocabulary and spoken controls.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
  11. 11
    T
    TalkBackGoogle
    3.9 APIOpenFree —
  12. 12
    Z
    ZoomTextFreedom Scientific
    3.9 APIOpenFree —
  13. 13
    V
    VoiceOverApple

    Apple accessibility feature listed for vision support.

    3.8 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Start with the device or operating system you use. Tools on this board cover Android, Windows, iOS, macOS and the web.

If you need Windows support, Dragon Professional lists Windows as its platform. Check the product page for the platform that matches your setup.

Does it offer a free plan or trial?

Choose a free plan when you want to use a tool without a paid subscription. Be My Eyes, Google Live Transcribe, NVDA, Orca and Seeing AI list free plans.

A free trial is a separate option from a free plan. Be My Eyes lists a free trial, while NVDA and Seeing AI state that they do not.

Look at the pricing model before choosing. Dragon Professional is paid and says pricing is available on request, while NaturalReader is freemium.

Freemium means a free basic option can sit alongside paid features. Confirm the current terms on the maker's site.

How can it fit with other software?

Use the public API mark to identify tools that may offer a documented way for other software to connect. Review the documentation before planning an integration.

If you need to read or change the code, check the open-source mark and licence. The free-tier mark helps you assess whether you can try the tool without a paid plan.

Questions

Which accessibility software works on Windows?

Dragon Professional lists Windows as its platform. The board also includes tools associated with other platforms, so check the platform details for your device.

What accessibility tools have a free plan?

Be My Eyes, Google Live Transcribe, NVDA, Orca and Seeing AI list free plans. Other entries may use a different pricing model.

Is there accessibility software with a free trial?

Be My Eyes lists a free trial. NVDA and Seeing AI state that they do not offer a free trial.

What does freemium mean for accessibility software?

Freemium means a tool has a free basic option alongside paid features. NaturalReader uses this pricing model.

How do I compare accessibility tools for integrations?

Check the public API mark and documentation depth, then confirm the platform and licence terms fit the software you already use.

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