Thunder Alternatives

Thunder has been discontinued. Similar apps include NVDA, which is free and open source. Other options are JAWS, Voxfox, Orca Screen Reader and Microsoft Narrator. In total there are nine Text to Speech Services like Thunder for Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Mac.

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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.

    13 NVDA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Voxfox icon
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    A Linux accessibility tool that reads selected or hovered text aloud, transcribes speech into typed text, and OCRs PDFs, images, and screen regions. It provides voice and speed selection, two language slots, global shortcuts, and local speech transcription.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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  4. Open-source screen reader for graphical desktops that delivers application and interface feedback through configurable speech and refreshable braille. It uses AT-SPI accessibility support with compatible apps and toolkits, and offers settings and profiles.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. Screen reader included in Microsoft Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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