Asterics AAC vs Proloquo2Go

Asterics AAC9.4Visit Proloquo2Go8.5Visit

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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Proloquo2Go #7 in AAC Communication Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit AssistiveWare

• Asterics AAC fits best

  Broad, accessible AAC at no software cost

• Proloquo2Go fits best

  Symbol-rich Apple AAC for established users

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Side by side

Feature	Asterics AAC 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Proloquo2Go 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in AAC Communication Software	#7 in AAC Communication Software
Best for	Broad, accessible AAC at no software cost	Symbol-rich Apple AAC for established users
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$124.99 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	iOS, macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Asterics AAC 2/2 · Proloquo2Go 1/2
Speech output	✓	✓
Offline use	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Symbol system	Hybrid	Symbol
Access methods	Touch, mouse, keyboard, external switch, scanning, hovering, microphone input, and AsTeRICS Framework events such as eye or head movement	touch, typing, switch scanning, Apple Watch switch, VoiceOver, keyguards
Supported platforms	Web browsers on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac
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	More than 27,000 symbols with grammar-supported Crescendo vocabulary Supports speech, typing, switch scanning, VoiceOver and Apple Watch access Custom layouts, bilingual use, backups and more than 100 voices
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	No free plan Limited to Apple platforms The starting price is $124.99
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 →	Proloquo2Go is a symbol-supported augmentative and alternative communication app for nonspeaking children and adults, including people with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other speech difficulties. Users can tap symbols, type… 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

• Proloquo2Go — where it wins

  • More than 27,000 symbols with grammar-supported Crescendo vocabulary
  • Supports speech, typing, switch scanning, VoiceOver and Apple Watch access
  • Custom layouts, bilingual use, backups and more than 100 voices

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Limited to Apple platforms
  • The starting price is $124.99

• Asterics AAC9.4/10 · Free plan

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

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• Proloquo2Go8.5/10 · Paid

  A feature-rich symbol AAC app for established Apple users who need flexible access options.

  Visit AssistiveWareFull verdict →