Proloquo2Go and Goally's AAC app have some important differences. Proloquo2Go offers a wide range of vocabulary and robust motor planning tools, making it ideal for early communication and natural voices. On the other hand, Goally stands out as the most affordable dedicated speech generating device, with an easy setup and control through a separate app. In the table below, we'll compare features like pricing, vocabulary options, and parent modeling to help you choose the best AAC app for your needs.
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| Core Word Lessons & Practice |
Kids learn core words on Goally's AAC with our included FUN Word Lab Language Learning app - includes video modeling & gamified interactive practice.
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No included interactive video modeling & practice curriculum. Kids have to learn the meaning of words on their own.
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| Affordable Pricing |
Goally is one of the most budget-friendly dedicated AAC devices available (not thousands of dollars!). Receive the tablet in just 2-3 days or have it covered by insurance.
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Price: $249.99. There is a free trial. Proloquo2Go provides little ability to see if the AAC talker app is a good fit before having to invest. It also does not include any option for dedicated hardware. You have 2 weeks to request a refund if your kid doesn't like (impossibly short period of time to evaluate).
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| Customization |
From Goally Parent app, care team members can add custom folders & words with custom photos & audio. Once a word is added, it won't move locations so kids can build motor planning skills and their bodies will remember where to find the word faster over time.
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Users can add custom words to Proloquo2Go, but it's easy for kids to get lost as words move around on the screen as they are added.
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| Good for Early Communication |
Goally is easy for kids who are just starting out with an AAC talker. It has a simple setup process and an intuitive design that kids love!
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The Proloquo2Go app has a complex system that can be overwhelming for new and/or young AAC users.
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| Easy to Get Started |
You can set up everything remotely using the Parent App in less than 10 minutes. For extra support, optional one-on-one coaching and tutorial videos are available.
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Estimated time of Proloquo2Go's basic set up is 3 or more hours. Proloquo does not expect parents to succeed unless they watch several hour long videos, read multiple blog articles, and review information in numerous links.
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| Family Sharing |
Add unlimited care team members through the Parent App. Mom, Dad, teachers, therapists, and friends can all join in on the language journey.
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There is no ability to share beyond the apple ID of th user. Teachers, other parents, therapists, etc. can not have direct access if they do not share the apple ID of the account.
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| Easy Parent Modeling |
Goally includes prompting features that parents and caregivers can control remotely from their own devices. It guides users to words by illuminating each step needed to reach the desired word.
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While there is a search option on the user's proloquo app that walks through the navigational path, Pprents are left high and dry to learn where all the symbols are for themselves to effectively model it.
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| Incentives to Practice |
Using Goally's token board and behavior tracker features, parents can reward kids with points for practicing their talker.
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There is nothing included to encourage users to practice their talker, which is important for actually developing language skills.
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| Natural Voices and Language Availability |
Goally offers a multitude of natural voices in many accents, all in English, through amazon poly voices. Goally is also text-to-speech technology, which means you can add any word to your vocabulary and Goally will speak it for you. However, Goally only offers about 20 options.
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Proloquo offers natural voices in dozens of languages and accents. Yet, the voices are much less natural-sounding than many other AAC talkers.
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| Customer Support |
Offers one-on-one coaching, expert SLP advice, and live chat support on the Goally website.
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Proloquo2Go only offers support via email and FAQ articles. Proloquo2Go does not give their customers live support.
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| Motor Planning |
Yes, Goally utilizes the science of core words to develop muscle memory for learning language.
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Yes- and no. Although they have predictable word positions, Proloque allows users to move buttons around. This makes it hard for kids to remember where words are.
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| Grid Layout |
Goally is fully customizable. You can adjust the grid size to suit your child's needs and change the color theme to make it more enjoyable for kids.
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Proloquo's extreme customization can make the talker complicated very quickly. The screen gets scrunched and buttons are often hard to find.
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| Reminders to Practice |
Goally’s routines help users rememeber to practice. Build a practice schedule or checklist, and even set a reminder to maximize progress.
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No visual schedule features included. Remembering to practice AAC is solely on caregivers’ shoulders.
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| Image and Symbol Quality |
Goally uses openmoji symbols that kids are familiar with. Not only that, but all of these symbols are open-source, so mom and teacher can put the same symbols on supplemental materials! Users can also upload their own images for perfect customization.
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Uses SymbolStix, a library of symbols that revolve around stick people that mostly have no gender, age, etc. While simple, many symbols lack context and are not very clear. They are also not open source.
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| Fun Games to Build Skills |
Goally has games (like a dexterity games, Game Garage, & Word Lab) that helps users build skills, like finger dexterity. This improves AAC use because it encourages users to practice skills that translate directly to AAC. These games can be turned on or off at anytime.
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There are no games or strategies to improve finger dexterity included in Proloquo2Go's aac app.
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| Affordable Dedicated Device Option |
Yes! To help kids progress more quickly, Goally’s AAC is provided on a dedicated tablet. There are no web browsers, YouTube, or other distractions.
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Proloquo2Go is only an app with no device included. The only way to get Proloquo2Go on a distraction-free device is to go through another company and pay for both services.
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| Keyboard Functionality |
Goally features a type mode that lets users spell out sentences using the keyboard. It even offers word suggestions as you type!
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Proloquo allows users to type out unique words, a feature created mainly for older, more advanced AAC users.
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Discover why Goally’s AAC talker app is empowering people to find their voice faster and more effectively than Proloquo2Go.
We understand that kids can be tough on devices. If your Goally breaks within 90 days, we'll replace it for free.
