ReadSpeaker vs. Tolkie: Choose the Best Solution for Accessible Reading

Do you want to make your website more accessible? You might then be comparing ReadSpeaker with solutions like Tolkie Leeshulp (Tolkie Reading Aid).

Both tools help to better understand texts, but ReadSpeaker has more possibilities and has been an expert in this field for longer.

Therefore, ReadSpeaker is the best choice for a complete solution.

Why ReadSpeaker is the Best Choice

ReadSpeaker has been an expert in technology that converts text to speech for more than 25 years. Our main function, reading web pages aloud, is super useful for many people, for example:

• People who have difficulty reading and writing (low literacy)
• People with dyslexia, aphasia, or brain injury
• People with visual impairments
• People who speak a different language

But ReadSpeaker does more than just read aloud. We offer a total solution with all sorts of features, such as:

• Personal text settings: including magnification (visually impaired), reading speed (elderly), and highlighting colors (colorblind).
• Translation: Support for many languages, so you can reach a larger audience.
• Text version: Documents are displayed clearly and plainly, in a simplified version without distractions.

ReadSpeaker’s Complete Approach

ReadSpeaker combines useful functions with easy operation. We understand that accessibility not only means that a text can be read, but also that it is understood. That’s why we offer tools that go beyond just reading aloud.

In contrast to solutions like Tolkie, which mainly focus on low literacy, ReadSpeaker is designed to meet many different needs.

We recognize that low literacy is an important concern, but accessibility encompasses a much wider range of challenges.

ReadSpeaker is the ideal choice for organizations that want to offer an inclusive online experience to everyone, regardless of their limitations or learning styles.

Tolkie’s Focus on Simplicity

We understand that the simplicity and ease of use of Tolkie may be attractive to some organizations. But it is important to remember that accessibility is a complex subject. Solutions that only focus on one aspect may not be sufficient to meet the diverse needs of all users.

ReadSpeaker: Your Partner in Accessibility

ReadSpeaker is more than just a tool; we are your partner in digital accessibility. We comply with the strictest standards, including 100% WCAG 2.2 AA, VPAT 2.4, AVG (GDPR), ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and EN 301 549, to ensure that your website is more accessible and complies with legislation.

We are also looking at the future of accessibility and developing new features, such as:

• Summary: Automatic summaries of long texts in easy language, so that the most important information is quickly understood.
• Avatars with translation and summary: Interactive avatars that summarize and read aloud text from your website in multiple languages, for an even better experience.

The Future of Accessibility is Now

Don’t wait any longer to make your website accessible. With ReadSpeaker, you choose a solution that not only meets your current needs, but is also constantly updated and developed to meet the ever-changing landscape of digital accessibility.

Contact us today for a demo and discover how, together with ReadSpeaker, you can make your online content more accessible to everyone.