The following Free or Low Cost Assistive Technology programs, software, websites, and apps focus on different forms of Hearing and Auditory Support.
Ava
Features:
- Real-time closed captioning for what is being said around the user
- Use the app in meetings or conversations to see what people are saying
- Basic Version: Caption one-on-one conversations or group conversations for up to 40 minutes at a time
- More Information: Ava Website
Cost: Free or $9.95 per month for Premium
Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS; Android
CaptionMate
Features:
- Real-time Captioning through AI technology for phone calls
- View conversations on phone, tablet, or computer
- Captions in 100 different languages
- Not intended for in-person events, but can be used for any event that you can dial into
- More Information: CaptionMate Website
Cost: free
Compatibility: iOS; Android
Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications
Features:
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Android
Otter.ai
Features:
- Has a live transcribe feature for audio that utilizes AI software
- The mobile and online platforms allow users to record, create notes from live transcripts, and share notes with others
- Works with Zoom
- More Information: Otter.ai Website
Cost: free and $8.33 USD /month for Pro
Compatibility: iOS; Android
Rogervoice
Features:
- Phone call captioning app
- Unlimited calls with friends who also have the Rogervoice app
- More Information: Rogervoice Website
Cost: Free or $5.99/month for 1 hour plan
Compatibility: iOS; Android
