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Head-to-head · Speech Therapy Software

Tactus Therapy vs Articulation Station Hive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Tactus Therapy #1 in Speech Therapy Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 21-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Tactus Therapy
Articulation Station Hive #6 in Speech Therapy Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit site

Tactus Therapy leads on 1 check, Articulation Station Hive on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTactus Therapy · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Tactus Therapy
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresTactus Therapy · 4 of 4

Tactus Therapy scores higher on our rubric for speech therapy software: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Tactus Therapy offers free plan; Articulation Station Hive doesn't. On therapy focus, Tactus Therapy gives you Communication where Articulation Station Hive offers Articulation.

Tactus Therapy is the better fit for broad clinician-led speech therapy. Articulation Station Hive is the better fit for articulation clinicians and small groups.

  • Tactus Therapy fits best

    Broad clinician-led speech therapy

  • Articulation Station Hive fits best

    Articulation clinicians and small groups

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Side by side

Feature Tactus Therapy 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Articulation Station Hive 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #1 in Speech Therapy Software #6 in Speech Therapy Software
Best for Broad clinician-led speech therapy Articulation clinicians and small groups
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $7/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 21 days 14 days
Free trial length 21 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Mobile, Desktop
Platforms Web, iOS, Android iOS, macOS
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance HIPAA HIPAA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tactus Therapy 4/4 · Articulation Station Hive 3/4
Clinician tools ✓ ✓
Progress tracking ✓ ✓
Custom activities ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Therapy focus Communication Articulation
Supported platforms iOS, Android, web browser iOS, macOS
Our review
Pros
  • Covers speech, language, cognition, communication, and swallowing treatments
  • Includes SMART goals, SOAP notes, reports, homework, and patient handouts
  • Works across web, iOS, and Android with offline mobile use
  • Guided practice progresses from isolation through conversation
  • Custom word lists, words, images, recordings, and playback
  • Group sessions support up to six students with scoring and reports
Cons
  • Mobile apps and the Virtual Rehab Center are purchased separately
  • Pro homework supports up to 10 patients
  • No AI features are included
  • Available only on iOS and macOS
  • No free plan; annual billing is required for the $7 starting price
  • Parent plans exclude group sessions and Classic data migration
Our verdict

Tactus Therapy is a digital speech and rehabilitation product family for adults recovering from stroke, brain injury, and related conditions, as well as the clinicians who support them. It combines interactive treatments for speech,…

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Articulation Station Hive is a speech-therapy application for speech-language pathologists, parents, and learners working on speech sound disorders. Its focus is articulation practice, with activities spanning syllables, words, phrases,…

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  1. Tactus TherapySpeech Therapy Software 9.3Free plan · 21-day trial
  2. Articulation Station HiveSpeech Therapy Software 8.714-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Tactus Therapy — where it wins

    • Covers speech, language, cognition, communication, and swallowing treatments
    • Includes SMART goals, SOAP notes, reports, homework, and patient handouts
    • Works across web, iOS, and Android with offline mobile use

    Where it doesn't

    • Mobile apps and the Virtual Rehab Center are purchased separately
    • Pro homework supports up to 10 patients
    • No AI features are included

  • Articulation Station Hive — where it wins

    • Guided practice progresses from isolation through conversation
    • Custom word lists, words, images, recordings, and playback
    • Group sessions support up to six students with scoring and reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only on iOS and macOS
    • No free plan; annual billing is required for the $7 starting price
    • Parent plans exclude group sessions and Classic data migration
  • Tactus Therapy9.3/10 · Free plan · 21-day trial

    Broad clinician-led coverage with planning, documentation, homework, and offline mobile access.

    Visit Tactus TherapyFull verdict →
  • Articulation Station Hive8.7/10 · 14-day trial

    A focused articulation tool with guided practice, clinician reporting, and group sessions.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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