OpenSpeak is a free AAC communication app helping non-verbal children express themselves using symbols, AI assistance, and speech output. Works offline in 8 languages.
Your child's privacy is our top priority. OpenSpeak was built from the ground up to protect your family.
Sign recognition runs entirely on your device. Nothing leaves your phone.
No video, images, or biometric data is ever collected or stored.
Works completely offline. No internet needed for sign recognition.
For millions of families, the simplest moments are the hardest. Saying "I love you," asking for help, or sharing how they feel. These stay out of reach. Non-verbal children with autism and speech delays struggle to express their needs, and it leads to frustration, isolation, and missed connections.
Many AAC apps cost hundreds of dollars and only work on expensive devices. OpenSpeak changes that.
That's why OpenSpeak is free and always will be. Every child deserves the tools to be heard.
Built with input from speech therapists, special educators, and families. Designed to be intuitive for children and caregivers alike.
The largest free AAC symbol library available. 14,598 ARASAAC pictograms across 22 categories with 3 vocabulary levels. More symbols than TouchChat ($299).
English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese, and Filipino with full RTL support. Bilingual mode shows dual labels on every symbol.
Tap "I + WANT + EAT" and hear "I want to eat." Seven language-specific grammar engines build natural sentences with proper conjugation and word order.
Simple mode for classic AAC. Assist mode suggests the next word as you build. Coach mode generates full sentences with teaching tips. All offline, no cloud needed.
Describe what you need in plain language and instantly find matching pictograms from 12,000+ ARASAAC symbols. The world's first culturally adaptive symbol finder for AAC. No other app has this.
No internet? No problem. Symbols, grammar, predictions, and TTS all work offline. Download language packs once, communicate forever.
Row-column scanning with configurable speed, loops, and visual highlights for users with motor disabilities. Works with Bluetooth HID switches.
Speech therapists get a multi-student analytics dashboard with vocabulary growth tracking and exportable PDF progress reports for IEP meetings. Available in OpenSpeak Pro.
Multiple user profiles with custom boards, voice settings, and usage tracking. Set up in under 2 minutes.
14,598 symbols across 22 categories. Children build sentences by tapping familiar pictograms, with AI suggestions completing their thoughts. iPad users get a professional 3-column workspace with an AI assist panel.
OpenSpeak is building ASL sign language support so children and caregivers can learn sign language naturally alongside symbol-based communication. Currently in field testing with the signing community.
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Getting started with OpenSpeak is simple. No account required, no subscriptions, no complicated setup.
Available in 8 languages, all built in, all free
Download OpenSpeak free from the App Store or Google Play. The app is lightweight and installs in seconds.
Create a profile in under a minute. Choose symbol categories, voice preferences, and customize the board layout for any user.
Tap symbols to build sentences and speak them aloud. AI suggestions help complete thoughts faster.
Premium AAC apps charge hundreds of dollars and lock you into one platform. OpenSpeak delivers more features, for free.
| Feature | Proloquo2Go $249 |
TouchChat $299 |
OpenSpeak Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symbols | ~10,000 | ~12,000 | 14,598 |
| Platforms | iOS only | iOS only | Android + iOS |
| Languages | 4 | English | 8 languages |
| AI communication modes | No | No | 3 modes (offline) |
| Smart Symbol Finder | No | No | Yes |
| iPad workspace | Basic | Basic | 3-column + AI panel |
| Grammar engine | English | No | 8 languages |
| SLP dashboard | No | No | Yes + PDF export |
We're building American Sign Language recognition powered by on-device AI. Currently being field tested with real signers to ensure accuracy and reliability. No data will ever leave your phone.
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OpenSpeak was designed alongside speech therapists, special educators, and families who understand the challenges children face when they cannot speak. Our mission is simple: Every child deserves the tools to be heard.