If you're looking for an AAC app for your child, you've almost certainly come across Proloquo2Go. It's been around since 2009, it's recommended by speech therapists worldwide, and it's a powerful tool. It also costs $249.99 — on top of the iPad you need to run it.
We built Tala because we believe every family deserves access to AAC without a $300 barrier. Here's how the two apps compare, honestly.
| Tala | Proloquo2Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99/month | $249.99 one-time |
| Free for SLPs | Yes | No |
| Languages | English, Swedish, Spanish | English, Spanish, French, Dutch |
| Daily schedule | Built-in | No |
| Symbol library | Curated, growing | 27,000+ symbols |
| Best for | Beginning communicators, families starting out | Advanced communicators, deep customization |
| Platform | iOS | iOS, Mac, Apple Watch |
Proloquo2Go is a $249.99 one-time purchase. Tala is $2.99/month — free for speech-language pathologists and teachers. If you're not sure AAC is right yet, Tala lets you start without financial risk. A full year of Tala costs less than a single month of many subscription apps.
This is where Tala is fundamentally different. Tala includes a built-in visual daily schedule alongside the communication boards. Many children who need AAC also need routine predictability — breakfast, then school, then park. Proloquo2Go focuses purely on communication. If your child currently uses a separate visual schedule app or a paper schedule on the fridge, Tala brings both into one place.
Proloquo2Go supports English, Spanish, French, and Dutch with seamless bilingual switching. Tala supports English, Swedish, and Spanish. If your family speaks Swedish, Tala is one of very few AAC apps with native support. If you need French or Dutch, Proloquo2Go is the better choice.
Proloquo2Go has over 27,000 symbols with a research-based vocabulary system designed for language growth from single words to complex sentences. Tala has a curated, growing symbol set with high-quality text-to-speech powered by ElevenLabs. Proloquo2Go is more robust for advanced communicators. Tala is designed for beginning communicators who benefit from simplicity over depth.
Choose Proloquo2Go if your child is an advanced communicator, if you need French or Dutch, or if your SLP specifically recommends Crescendo vocabulary.
Choose Tala if you want to start AAC affordably, if your child benefits from communication + daily structure in one tool, if your family speaks Swedish, or if you're an SLP looking for a free tool to trial with clients.
The best AAC app is the one your child will actually use every day.