JAWS Alternatives

JAWS is described as 'A screen reader software for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content - JAWS reads aloud what's on the PC screen' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are nine alternatives to JAWS for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best JAWS alternative is NVDA, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like JAWS are Thunder, Microsoft Narrator, Orca Screen Reader and TalkBack.

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NVDA
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Free • Open Source
Windows
12 NVDA alternatives
NVDA allows blind and vision impaired people to access and interact with the Windows operating system and many third party applications.
- - NVDA is the most popular Windows alternative to JAWS.
- - NVDA is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to JAWS.
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1. PortableNVDA can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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Comments about NVDA as a Alternative to JAWS
Almost everyone thinks NVDA is a great JAWS alternative.
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Ease of use (learning curve is fairly low for baseline use), universal functions. No problems installing or navigating
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Thunder
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
8 Thunder alternatives
Thunder is an award-winning free screenreader talking software for people with little or no sight. It works well with Windows 7, Vista or XP. Thunder is available all over the world in 8 languages and it really is absolutely free.
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Thunder Features
1. PortableThunder can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Multiple languages
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Microsoft Narrator
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
10 Microsoft Narrator alternatives
Screen reader included in Microsoft Windows.
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Microsoft Narrator Features
Bundled with Windows
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Orca Screen Reader
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Free • Open Source
Linux
8 Orca Screen Reader alternatives
Orca is a free, open source, flexible, and extensible screen reader that provides access to the graphical desktop via speech and refreshable braille.
- - Orca Screen Reader is the most popular Linux alternative to JAWS.
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TalkBack
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Free • Proprietary
Android
Android Tablet
3 TalkBack alternatives
This is Google's screen reader which is built-in to many phones. It's worth getting the latest version from the market to gain the latest improvements. Some special scripts are included to improve access for some popular third-party apps.
- - TalkBack is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to JAWS.
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TalkBack Features
1. Text to SpeechTalkBack allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
VoiceOver
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
iPhone
iPad
6 VoiceOver alternatives
VoiceOver is a revolutionary built-in screen reader that’s more than a text-to-speech tool. It tells you exactly what’s on your screen and talks you through actions like editing a video, building a presentation, or quickly navigating between apps.
- - VoiceOver is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to JAWS.
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Supernova screen reader
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
7 Supernova screen reader alternatives
Developed for blind computer users, SuperNova Screen Reader is a software screen reader that works by reading the screen interactively and communicating through a speech synthesiser or a refreshable Braille display.
- - Supernova screen reader is the most popular commercial alternative to JAWS.
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System Access Standalone
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
7 System Access Standalone alternatives
Serotek’s System Access software brings you accessibility anywhere, and is available in configurations to meet every lifestyle and budget.
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Window-Eyes
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
7 Window-Eyes alternatives
GW Micro is an adaptive technology vendor, providing high quality solutions for blind and visually impaired.
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Window-Eyes Features
1. Text to SpeechWindow-Eyes allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
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