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Sayella vs Avaz
Avaz is a well-regarded AAC app, especially for children, and it is already one of the more affordable, cross-platform options out there. If you are weighing it up against Sayella, the differences are smaller than with pricier apps, and they come down to a few things: whether you can start for free, which devices each runs on, and whether your words can travel with you.
The short answer
Avaz is a good, affordable, cross-platform app, picture and text based and popular internationally, at a one-off of around £100 to £130 on iPad and Android. Sayella starts from a full, offline talking board for free, forever, adds the web alongside iPhone, iPad and Android, and offers an optional one-off lifetime as well as a yearly plan, with a UK focus. If Avaz already suits your child, it is a solid choice. Sayella is worth a look if a free start, web access or the UK focus matters to you.
| Sayella | Avaz | |
|---|---|---|
| Price to start | Free forever for a full offline talking board. Paid plans are optional. | A one-off payment of around £100 to £130, paid before you can use it. |
| Try before you buy | Yes. The free tier is a full talking board, not a time-limited trial. | Check current trial options; the full app is a paid purchase. |
| Devices it runs on | iPhone and iPad now, with Android and the web on the way. | iPad and Android. No web version. |
| How you pay | Optional plan around £59 a year, or a £189 one-off lifetime. Your choice. | A one-off purchase, which many families find good value. |
| Your words moving with you | Cloud sync across devices, plus open board format (OBF) import and export. | Backup and transfer within the app; check current export options. |
| Symbols and making it your own | Custom words, photos, and AI-made symbols in the app style, on demand. | A clear, picture and text based design, well-regarded for children. |
Facts as of July 2026, gathered from each vendor’s public information. Prices, platforms and terms change, so please check Avaz directly for current details before deciding. If you spot something out of date here, tell us and we will correct it.
Which is right for you
Sayella may suit you if
- You want to start for free rather than pay up front.
- You want a web version alongside iPhone, iPad and Android.
- You would like the choice of a one-off lifetime or a yearly plan.
- You are in the UK and want a UK-focused app and roadmap.
Avaz may suit you if
- You want an established app well-regarded for children.
- You are happy on iPad or Android and a one-off purchase suits you.
- Your team already knows Avaz and builds boards in it.
Try Sayella free before you spend a penny
The free tier gives a communicator a full, offline talking board forever, on iPhone, iPad, Android and the web. Upgrade only if and when a yearly plan or a one-off lifetime suits you.
Looking for pricing? See Sayella plans.