Wikipedia List of Screen Readers
A quick reference table for comparing screen reader software options.
This Wikipedia article catalogs screen reader programs and related reading-assistance tools. It organizes entries by current and discontinued software, with details such as creator, supported platforms, license type, and notable capabilities.
Why it stands out
- Covers both mainstream built-in readers and lesser-known tools in one place.
- Includes license and platform information side by side, which is useful for narrowing options quickly.
- Separates current tools from discontinued or obsolete software instead of mixing them together.
- Editable Wikipedia format allows the list to be updated as screen reader projects change.
Good to know
- The article explicitly notes that the list is dynamic and may not be complete.
- Details depend on Wikipedia contributors and cited sources, so product status or compatibility may lag behind vendor updates.
- It is a reference list, not a hands-on accessibility review or purchasing guide.
Under the radar: Use the table of contents to jump directly to the discontinued section when researching legacy screen reader names that no longer appear in modern accessibility tool roundups.
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Accessibility specialists and assistive-technology evaluators can quickly compare screen reader options across operating systems and licenses. Check whether a tool supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS, or web use. Identify free, open-source, freeware, trial, and commercial screen reader choices. Look up discontinued or older screen readers when documenting legacy accessibility setups.
Comparison tables for current and obsolete screen readers; platform and license columns; notes on support for technologies such as Braille output, screen magnification, MSAA, Java Access Bridge, PDF, and browser/app compatibility; references and links for further reading.
Alternative listings
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Similar sites elsewhere
- WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey — webaim.org/projects/screenreadersurvey/
- W3C Web Accessibility Initiative — w3.org/WAI/