Built in Accessibility Tools vs Recite Me Toolbar

Built in browser tools are an important step toward in making digital content more accessible, and therefore plays a key role in providing much needed support to those who need it.   They do however only address part of the challenge.

Our toolbar goes beyond simple presentation changes by giving users direct control over how they experience content, supporting reading, understanding, and language access in a way that is genuinely inclusive.

Key features of our Toolbar include:

1. Text-to-Speech (TTS)

   • Reading website text aloud, which includes image alt text and PDFs.

2. Language Translation

   • Translates content into over 130 written languages 65 of those can also be read aloud. 

3. Custom Styling & Reading Aids

   • Users can customise fonts, colours, spacing, and background colour.

   • Including tools such as screen mask, reading ruler, page summariser, and dictionary.

4. Downloadable Audio

   • Convert selected text into an MP3 file for offline listening.

5. Accessibility Analytics

   • We provide usage reports to enable you to see the positive impact the tool is having on your users. 

6. Mobile & Cross-Device Support

   • Works on all devices (Android, iOS, Mac, Windows)

Built in Accessibility tools such as Chrome & Edge  

Although they offer valuable accessibility support, its generally browser features, and not content customisation  tools.

Key features of Chrome & Edge include:

1. Read Aloud

2. Limited Translation's

3. Custom Styling such as Font Size, Page Zoom , Contrast & Dark Mode 

4. Ruler & Screen Mask available via an extension