Snap&Read Alternatives: ReadSpeaker Vs. Read&Write

With Snap&Read sunsetting in December 2024, explore ReadSpeaker and Read&Write as powerful alternatives for text-to-speech tools in education.

October 28, 2024 by Erin Martin

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Selecting the right text-to-speech tools for your students can make a significant difference in learning outcomes. There are numerous options available, making it difficult to choose.

Most share some functionality, making the choice even harder to make. Ultimately, your individual needs will point you to the option that is right for your learners.

Two popular text-to-speech options are ReadSpeaker and Snap&Read, both offering a variety of features to support diverse learners.

However, it was announced this year that Snap&Read will be sunsetting in December 2024, and licenses will no longer be available for purchase or renewal.

Snap&Read’s features will be integrated into Texthelp’s Read&Write tool.

As a result of these changes, Snap&Read users may be looking at other text-to-speech options like ReadSpeaker.

How does ReadSpeaker compare to Read&Write with Snap&Read’s features integrated?

	Snap&Read*	ReadSpeaker	Read&Write
Features	Full feature set including text to speech, annotation, translation, and focus tools.	Full feature set including text to speech, annotation, translation, learning, and focus tools.	Full feature set of writing tools in addition to text to speech and learning tools.
Support	Email support.	Phone and email support. Free onboarding and training for life of license.	Email and chat bot support.
Platform	Available on all major platforms, browsers, and LMSs. Device agnostic.	Any device, any browser, and integrates with all major LMSs.	Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extension. Other browsers are supported with fewer premium features.
Customization	A variety of customization options for learners.	A variety of customization options providing flexibility based on learner’s preferences.	A variety of customization options for learners.

*Starting December 31, 2024, you will no longer be able to purchase or renew Snap&Read licenses.

Interested in ReadSpeaker?

If you are interested in our solution, here is more information about us that might interest you.

ReadSpeaker’s text-to-speech solutions and voice-enhanced learning tools have helped make content accessible and engaging for diverse populations of learners for over 25 years.

With a simple click, users can experience natural-sounding text-to-speech anywhere, anytime, and on any device.

Seamless Integration: Often directly embedded within learning management platforms, making access easy for students.
Strong Language Support: Offers a wide array of languages and accents, supporting diverse learners.
Customization Options: Allows for adjustments in reading speed, voice selection, and highlighting.
Focus and Study Tools: Page Mask, a Reading Ruler, highlighting, and annotations.
Voice for any content: Including courses, PDFs, ePubs, web research, training materials, quizzes, OCR images, STEM content, and more.

Visit ReadSpeaker’s Text to Speech for Education page for more details.

ReadSpeaker and similar tools are valuable assistive technologies that can empower diverse learners. By carefully considering needs and priorities, educational leaders can make an informed decision and select the best tool to support student success.

Transform learning for all students with ReadSpeaker.

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