NVDA Alternatives

NVDA is described as 'Allows blind and vision impaired people to access and interact with the Windows operating system and many third party applications' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to NVDA for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android Tablet, iPad, Web-based and Android apps. The best NVDA alternative is JAWS. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TalkBack or Orca Screen Reader. Other great apps like NVDA are Kurzweil, Microsoft Narrator, VoiceOver and Thunder.

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  1. 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 Windows alternative to NVDA.

    • JAWS is the most popular commercial alternative to NVDA.

    • JAWS is Paid and ProprietaryNVDA is Free and Open Source
  2. 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
     
    • TalkBack is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to NVDA.

    • TalkBack is the most popular free alternative to NVDA.

    • TalkBack is Free and ProprietaryNVDA is Free and Open Source
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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 NVDA.

    • Orca Screen Reader is the most popular Open Source alternative to NVDA.

    • Orca Screen Reader is Free and Open SourceNVDA is also Free and Open Source
  4. 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 Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to NVDA.

    • Kurzweil is Paid and ProprietaryNVDA is Free and Open Source
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    Screen reader included in Microsoft Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. 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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    VoiceOver is only for Macs, but it is the most mature screen reader. If you're a web developer, you should be testing your product out in VoiceOver and NVDA (and perhaps Orca) as these are by far the most commonly used tools

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    • VoiceOver is Free and ProprietaryNVDA is Free and Open Source
  7. 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
     
  8. ATbar icon
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    ATbar has been created as an open-source, cross-browser toolbar to help users customise the way they view and interact with web pages. The concept behind ATbar is simple: One toolbar to provide all of the functionality you would usually achieve through the use of different...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • ATbar is the most popular Web-based alternative to NVDA.

    • ATbar is Free and ProprietaryNVDA is Free and Open Source
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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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    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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    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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    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
     
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