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, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad. The best alternative is Thunder, which is free. Other great apps like NVDA are JAWS, Microsoft Narrator, TalkBack and Orca Screen Reader.

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NVDA

Free • Open Source
Windows

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Thunder
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
8 alternatives to Thunder
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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1. PortableThunder can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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JAWS
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
9 alternatives to JAWS
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.

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Microsoft Narrator
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
10 alternatives to Microsoft Narrator
Screen reader included in Microsoft Windows.
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Bundled with Windows
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TalkBack
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Free • Proprietary
Android
Android Tablet
3 alternatives to TalkBack
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.
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TalkBack Features
1. Text to SpeechTalkBack allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
Orca Screen Reader
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Free • Open Source
Linux
8 alternatives to Orca Screen Reader
Orca is a free, open source, flexible, and extensible screen reader that provides access to the graphical desktop via speech and refreshable braille.

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Kurzweil
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Paid • Proprietary
Text to Speech Service
Mac
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Android
iPhone
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Android Tablet
iPad
17 alternatives to Kurzweil
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.
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1. Text to SpeechKurzweil allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
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ATbar
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Free • Proprietary
Online
3 alternatives to ATbar
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...

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Supernova screen reader
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
7 alternatives to Supernova screen reader
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.
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System Access Standalone
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
7 alternatives to System Access Standalone
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 alternatives to Window-Eyes
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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Thunder Features

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TalkBack Features

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