Tala vs. Avaz: An Honest Comparison

Avaz is one of the friendlier mainstream AAC apps: clean design, three vocabulary levels that grow with the child, and Android support. It started in India and remains one of the few serious AAC options for Indian languages. It costs $9.99/month or $99.99/year after a 14-day free trial, or $199.99 for the Lifetime Edition.

Tala and Avaz cost the same per month (Tala's year is cheaper at $39.99), so the real comparison is philosophy and fit.

“We’ve spent years trying different AAC apps, both at home and at school, with very limited success. I downloaded Tala a few days ago — within minutes, both my son and I were using it. For the first time in years, I feel like we have a tool that’s designed for families instead of specialists.”

— Aron, dad of an 11-year-old nonspeaking son with autism

	Tala	Avaz
Price	Free 7-day trial, then $9.99/month or $39.99/year	$9.99/month or $99.99/year (14-day free trial) · $199.99 Lifetime Edition
Free for SLPs & teachers	Yes, free forever	No
Languages	29, with four natural voices in each	Multiple, including Indian languages
Whole-phrase cards (GLP)	Yes, by design	No, word-based
Platform	iPhone, iPad (iOS 17+), Android	iOS and Android
Best for	Beginning communicators, gestalt language processors, families starting out	Android households, staged word-based vocabulary growth

Platform

Avaz runs on both iOS and Android, and so does Tala. Either way, families without an iPad are covered.

Vocabulary approach

Avaz uses a word-based picture vocabulary with three levels, growing from starter words to fuller grammar. It's a solid, well-executed version of the traditional AAC model.

Tala's cards are whole phrases from day one. For gestalt language processors (children who learn "Can I have a hug" as one unit before they learn "hug" as a word), this matches how they actually acquire language. Tala also gives every language four natural voices, including Hindi.

Getting started

Both apps offer free trials: 14 days for Avaz, 7 days for Tala. After that, Tala is $9.99/month or $39.99/year and Avaz is $9.99/month or $99.99/year (or $199.99 for the Lifetime Edition). SLPs and teachers never pay for Tala.

Who should choose what

Choose Avaz if your SLP recommends a staged word-based vocabulary and your child is building sentences word by word.

Choose Tala if you want whole-phrase cards with natural voices (including Hindi), a free 7-day trial, and free access for your child's therapists.

The best AAC app is the one your child will actually use every day.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a cheaper alternative to Avaz?

Yes. Tala starts with a free 7-day trial, then $9.99/month or $39.99/year, and it is free forever for speech-language pathologists and teachers. The monthly price matches Avaz, the year costs $39.99 instead of $99.99, and Tala adds whole-phrase cards and four natural voices in each of 29 languages.

How much does Avaz cost?

Avaz costs $9.99/month or $99.99/year after a 14-day free trial, or $199.99 for the Lifetime Edition. It runs on iOS and Android.

Does Tala run on Android like Avaz?

Yes. Tala runs on both iOS and Android, as does Avaz, so Android households have solid options in both.

What is the main difference between Tala and Avaz?

Vocabulary philosophy and voices. Avaz grows a word-based vocabulary through three staged levels. Tala uses whole-phrase cards designed for gestalt language processors, with four natural voices in each of 29 languages.