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Head-to-head · Speech Therapy Software

Tactus Therapy vs Smarty Ears Online

  • 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
Smarty Ears Online #2 in Speech Therapy Software 9.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Smarty Ears

Tactus Therapy leads on 2 checks, Smarty Ears Online on 0, and 3 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 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Tactus Therapy offers free plan; Smarty Ears Online doesn't. Tactus Therapy offers offline access; Smarty Ears Online doesn't.

Tactus Therapy is the better fit for broad clinician-led speech therapy. Smarty Ears Online is the better fit for multiplatform clinics using AI reports.

  • Tactus Therapy fits best

    Broad clinician-led speech therapy

  • Smarty Ears Online fits best

    Multiplatform clinics using AI reports

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Side by side

Feature Tactus Therapy 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Smarty Ears Online 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #1 in Speech Therapy Software #2 in Speech Therapy Software
Best for Broad clinician-led speech therapy Multiplatform clinics using AI reports
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 21 days 30 days
Free trial length 21 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Docs
Compliance HIPAA HIPAA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tactus Therapy 4/4 · Smarty Ears Online 3/4
Clinician tools ✓ ✓
Progress tracking ✓ ✓
Custom activities ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ (best) —
Specs
Therapy focus Communication Communication
Supported platforms iOS, Android, web browser web, windows, macos, ios, android
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
  • Activities span speech, language, literacy, and communication.
  • AI reports support monthly progress-report workflows.
  • Caregiver collaboration and home practice extend beyond sessions.
Cons
  • Mobile apps and the Virtual Rehab Center are purchased separately
  • Pro homework supports up to 10 patients
  • No AI features are included
  • Basic Professional limits AI-powered reports to 50 per month.
  • Cloud-based access requires an online connection.
  • The platform has no free plan.
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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Smarty Ears Online is a cloud-based therapy platform for speech-language pathologists, special education professionals, schools, teletherapy organizations, and families. Its scope covers adaptive activities for speech, language, literacy,…

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  1. Tactus TherapySpeech Therapy Software 9.3Free plan · 21-day trial
  2. Smarty Ears OnlineSpeech Therapy Software 9.130-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

  • Smarty Ears Online — where it wins

    • Activities span speech, language, literacy, and communication.
    • AI reports support monthly progress-report workflows.
    • Caregiver collaboration and home practice extend beyond sessions.

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic Professional limits AI-powered reports to 50 per month.
    • Cloud-based access requires an online connection.
    • The platform has no free plan.
  • 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 →
  • Smarty Ears Online9.1/10 · 30-day trial

    A multiplatform therapy platform combining activities, caseload tools, tracking, and AI reports.

    Visit Smarty EarsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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