CoughDrop vs Speech Assistant AAC
| CoughDrop | Speech Assistant AAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $9/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web, Windows | Android, iOS, macOS |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Symbol system | symbol | hybrid |
| Speech output | Yes | Yes |
| Access methods | switch scanning, eye gaze, head tracking, mouse, joystick/controller, keyboard emulation, dwell selection | Touch; external switch through iOS Switch Control in the separate Speech Assist Switch version; iOS head tracking is not verified for the ASoft product. |
| Offline use | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, iOS, Android | iOS (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch); Android |
| Layout customization | customizable | fully_customizable |
Both are listed in Best AAC Communication Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Speech Assistant AAC scores higher on our published basis.