VoiceOver Alternatives

VoiceOver is described as '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' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are seven alternatives to VoiceOver for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best VoiceOver alternative is NVDA, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VoiceOver are JAWS, Microsoft Narrator, Orca Screen Reader and Thunder.

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  1. NVDA icon

    NVDA

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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
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  2. JAWS icon

    JAWS

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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
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  4. Microsoft Narrator icon

    Microsoft Narrator

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    Screen reader included in Microsoft Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Orca Screen Reader icon

    Orca Screen Reader

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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
     
  6. Thunder icon

    Thunder

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Narrify AI icon

    Narrify AI

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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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Voiceforge icon

    Voiceforge

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    The Voiceforge app is a freemium text to speech smartphone app, whose official description claims to help users "entertain their friends with fun messages". The app features text-to-speech voices, including novelty ones like Kidaroo and Shouty.

    7 Voiceforge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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