Microsoft Narrator Alternatives

Microsoft Narrator is described as 'Screen reader included in Microsoft Windows' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Microsoft Narrator for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Microsoft Narrator alternative is NVDA, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Narrator are JAWS, Kurzweil, Orca Screen Reader and Thunder.

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  1. NVDA icon
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    NVDA allows blind and vision impaired people to access and interact with the Windows operating system and many third party applications.

    12 NVDA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • NVDA is the most popular Windows alternative to Microsoft Narrator.

    • NVDA is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Narrator.

    • NVDA is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Narrator is Free and Proprietary
  2. JAWS icon
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    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.

    10 JAWS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • JAWS is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Narrator.

    • JAWS is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Narrator is Free and Proprietary
  3. Kurzweil icon
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    Kurzweil is an application that scans text and reads it aloud. Kurzweil also has some other functions such as highlighting, circling, and fill in the blank.

    17 Kurzweil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Kurzweil is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft Narrator.

    • Kurzweil is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Narrator is Free and Proprietary
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    Orca is a free, open source, flexible, and extensible screen reader that provides access to the graphical desktop via speech and refreshable braille.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • Orca Screen Reader is the most popular Linux alternative to Microsoft Narrator.

    • Orca Screen Reader is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Narrator is Free and Proprietary
  5. Thunder icon
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    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.

    8 Thunder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. TalkBack icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. VoiceOver icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Narrify AI transforms your videos into exciting experiences with professional sports commentary. Upload your video, let the AI work its magic, and enjoy captivating comments that turn your clips into hits. Perfect for sports fans and content creators!

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Narrify AI is the most popular Web-based alternative to Microsoft Narrator.

    • Narrify AI is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Narrator is Free and Proprietary
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    GW Micro is an adaptive technology vendor, providing high quality solutions for blind and visually impaired.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Serotek’s System Access software brings you accessibility anywhere, and is available in configurations to meet every lifestyle and budget.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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