staRt
staRt: A free, focused tool for visual /r/ articulation practice and clinician tracking. Ranked #8 of 23 in Speech Therapy Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free /r/ articulation biofeedback.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree /r/ articulation biofeedback
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Therapy focusArticulation
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Real-time visual-acoustic biofeedback for /r/ production
- Adaptive syllable and word practice with quizzes and rewards
- Clinician dashboard plus custom and saved quests on the web
Where it doesn't
- Focused on American English /r/ production
- Available on iPadOS and web for Mac or PC
- Not designed as broad speech therapy software
Our verdict on staRt
staRt is speech therapy software for speech-language pathologists, graduate students, and learners working on American English /r/. Its central feature is real-time visual-acoustic biofeedback, which displays speech production as it happens. The product combines that display with a tutorial, free-play practice for matching speech to a target, adaptive syllable and word quests, baseline quizzes, visual rewards, and clinician progress tracking. It is available through an iPad app and a web version for Mac or PC.
The free plan includes the core practice and tracking tools rather than limiting the product to a basic trial. Its listed features include visual-acoustic biofeedback, Free-play mode, Quest mode, Quiz mode, and a Clinician dashboard. Quest mode adapts practice across syllables and words, while Quiz mode supports baseline measurement and progress tracking. Custom Quest mode and saved quests are available in the web app, giving clinicians a way to tailor activities within the product’s focused therapy scope.
staRt is a strong fit for learners and clinicians who need targeted /r/ articulation work with visual feedback, structured practice, rewards, and a clinician view of progress without a paid plan. The trade-off is specialization: it addresses American English /r/ production rather than a broad range of articulation or speech-language therapy needs. Platform coverage is also specific, with the app designed for iPad and the web version intended for Mac or PC. Choose staRt for focused /r/ biofeedback and custom practice; choose another tool when broader therapy targets or different platform requirements matter more.
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staRt fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Therapy focus | Articulation |
| Supported platforms | iPadOS, web on Mac or PC |
| Clinician tools | Yes |
| Progress tracking | Yes |
| Custom activities | Yes |
| Offline access | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | sonoritylabs.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to staRt
- Tactus TherapyBroad clinician-led coverage with planning, documentation, homework, and offline mobile access.9.3
- Smarty Ears OnlineA multiplatform therapy platform combining activities, caseload tools, tracking, and AI reports.9.1
- TalkPath TherapyA free clinician-guided practice platform with broad exercises and iPad offline access.9.0
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