Asterics AAC vs Predictable

Asterics AAC9.4Visit Predictable8.2Visit

Higher score Asterics AAC #1 in AAC Communication Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Asterics AAC

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Predictable #10 in AAC Communication Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Predictable

• Asterics AAC fits best

  Broad, accessible AAC at no software cost

• Predictable fits best

  Advanced users needing many access methods

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Side by side

Feature	Asterics AAC 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Predictable 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.2
Ranking	#1 in AAC Communication Software	#10 in AAC Communication Software
Best for	Broad, accessible AAC at no software cost	Advanced users needing many access methods
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Asterics AAC 2/2 · Predictable 1/2
Speech output	✓	✓
Offline use	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Symbol system	Hybrid	Hybrid
Access methods	Touch, mouse, keyboard, external switch, scanning, hovering, microphone input, and AsTeRICS Framework events such as eye or head movement	Touch, screen-tap scanning, switch access, head tracking, eye tracking, gestures, external keyboard, custom scanning
Supported platforms	Web browsers on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux	iOS, Android, macOS-compatible Apple devices, web platform
Layout customization	Fully_customizable	Fully_customizable
Our review
Pros	Free and open source across web, desktop and mobile platforms Fully customizable grids with symbols, text, images and speech actions Supports scanning, switches, hovering, eye or head movement and offline use	Supports touch, eye tracking, switches, scanning, head tracking, and gestures Customizes grids, keyboards, layouts, colors, fonts, and templates Works across iOS, Android, macOS-compatible Apple devices, and web
Cons	Grid configuration may require more setup than a fixed AAC interface Advanced environmental control depends on compatible AsTeRICS Framework events Some features, including prediction and control, may require individual configuration	Starting price is 159.99, with no free plan The broad feature set may require more configuration than simpler AAC apps Support is provided through email and documentation
Our verdict	Asterics AAC is a web-based augmentative and alternative communication tool for people who need supported communication. It is designed for users, families, educators and care teams who need adaptable communication grids rather than a… Read the review →	Predictable is a text-based augmentative and alternative communication app for people with little or no speech, including users with MND/ALS, cerebral palsy, autism, stroke, brain injury, or head and neck cancer. It turns typed messages… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Asterics AAC — where it wins

  • Free and open source across web, desktop and mobile platforms
  • Fully customizable grids with symbols, text, images and speech actions
  • Supports scanning, switches, hovering, eye or head movement and offline use

  Where it doesn't

  • Grid configuration may require more setup than a fixed AAC interface
  • Advanced environmental control depends on compatible AsTeRICS Framework events
  • Some features, including prediction and control, may require individual configuration

• Predictable — where it wins

  • Supports touch, eye tracking, switches, scanning, head tracking, and gestures
  • Customizes grids, keyboards, layouts, colors, fonts, and templates
  • Works across iOS, Android, macOS-compatible Apple devices, and web

  Where it doesn't

  • Starting price is 159.99, with no free plan
  • The broad feature set may require more configuration than simpler AAC apps
  • Support is provided through email and documentation

• Asterics AAC9.4/10 · Free plan

  A flexible free AAC option for users needing personalized grids and varied input methods.

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• Predictable8.2/10 · Paid

  A feature-rich AAC app for advanced users who need adaptable communication access.

  Visit PredictableFull verdict →