Grid 3
Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
What it is
Grid 3 is AAC software from Smartbox for children and adults whose disabilities affect natural speech. It offers symbol vocabularies and text communication with word prediction, speech output and AI-assisted tools. SwiftKey prediction and a Fix function can correct spelling or grammar, expand abbreviations, and fill missing letters or spaces. Layouts are fully customizable. Access methods include eye gaze, touch with keyguards, switches, pointers and voice activation. Grid can provide access to email, SMS, social media, entertainment, streaming services and web browsing. Computer Control and Environment Control can operate a Windows computer and technology around the home. The software is available in more than 40 languages. Grid 3 requires Windows 10 or 11; Grid for iPad requires iOS 15 or later. Smartbox lists a 60-day Windows trial and a 30-day iPad trial. There is no free plan, and UK and Ireland buyers are directed to request a quote. Smartbox was founded in 2000.
For and against
For
- Symbol and text communication options
- Speech output and word prediction
- Multiple access methods supported
- Fully customizable layouts
- Available in over 40 languages
Against
- No free plan
- Pricing requires a quote
- Windows and iPad have different requirements
- iPad requires iOS 15 or later
The verdict
Grid 3 combines customizable AAC communication with broad access methods and device-control features. Prospective users should compare the Windows and iPad requirements and use the applicable trial before requesting a quote.
Who it suits
It suits children and adults needing AAC for communication, access or learning, including users relying on eye gaze, switches, touch or voice activation. Schools and organisations can request tailored training and use the education licensing model.
On the record
- Accessible apps
- Accessible Apps in Grid include tools for email, SMS, social media, entertainment and streaming services, and web browsing.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Access methods
- Grid supports eye gaze, touch, keyguards, switches, mouse or joystick pointers, and voice activation.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- AI text tools
- Grid uses SwiftKey word prediction and a Fix tool to correct spelling and grammar, expand abbreviations, and fill in missing letters or spaces.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Communication
- Grid provides symbol and text vocabularies for children and adults, including text tools with word prediction.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Company
- Smartbox says it was founded in 2000 and designs AAC software and hardware for people with complex needs.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Smartbox says it was founded in 2000 by Paul, Alyson, Barney and Dougal Hawes.smartboxaac.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- Grid 3 requires Windows 10 or 11, and Grid for iPad requires iOS 15 or later.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Computer and environment control
- Grid’s Computer Control and Environment Control features can control a Windows computer and technology around the home.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Education license
- The Grid 3 Education License uses token leasing, allowing installation on any number of devices while limiting how many licenses run at one time; it is offered to schools, colleges and universities in the US, UK and Ireland.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Head office
- Smartbox Assistive Technology lists its UK head office at Ysobel House, Enigma Commercial Centre, Sandys Road, Malvern, WR14 1JJ.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Languages
- Grid is available in over 40 languages.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- Smartbox directs prospective buyers to request a quote for pricing on its UK and Ireland site.smartboxaac.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Grid is AAC software designed to support people with communication and access needs, with tools for communication, independence and learning.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- Smartbox's privacy notice says it may share information among its UK, EU and US operations under a joint controller agreement.smartboxaac.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Smartbox says its support team can be contacted by phone, email or online chat, and it offers training for schools and organisations.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Symbol communication
- Grid includes symbol vocabularies for people of all ages.smartboxaac.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Text communication
- Grid offers text communication tools with word prediction and AI features for faster communication.smartboxaac.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Smartbox offers a 60-day free trial for Grid 3 and a 30-day free trial for Grid for iPad.smartboxaac.com · read 9 Oct 2026
