read&write
Digital accessibility tools
Web accessibility software
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$2.75 per license per year
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What is read&write
Read&Write is an assistive literacy and accessibility toolset that provides text-to-speech, reading support, and writing aids across common desktop and web-based workflows. It is used primarily by students, educators, and workplace users who need help with reading comprehension, writing, and study tasks. The product typically runs as a browser extension and/or desktop app and focuses on individual productivity features (for example, reading aloud, word prediction, and highlighting) rather than auditing or remediating website code for compliance.
Strong literacy support features
Read&Write includes core assistive functions such as text-to-speech, word prediction, dictionary/picture dictionary support, and study tools like highlighting and note collection. These features address day-to-day reading and writing tasks for individual users rather than site owners. The focus on literacy workflows makes it practical for education and learning-support programs.
Works within user workflows
The product is commonly delivered as a browser extension and/or desktop tooling that can be used while working in documents and web content. This approach supports end users directly without requiring changes to a website’s underlying code. It can be deployed to support accessibility accommodations at the user level across multiple content sources.
Education-oriented deployment fit
Read&Write is widely positioned for school and district use cases, including classroom and assistive technology programs. It aligns with common needs such as reading support, writing assistance, and study aids for learners with dyslexia or other learning differences. This makes it a better fit for individual accommodation programs than platforms focused on enterprise web governance.
Not a web compliance platform
Read&Write does not primarily function as a website accessibility auditing, monitoring, or remediation system. Organizations looking for automated scanning, issue tracking, and governance workflows for WCAG compliance typically need separate tooling. It is better viewed as an end-user assistive layer than a site-owner accessibility management solution.
User-by-user enablement required
Because the product supports individuals, value depends on installation, configuration, and ongoing usage by each user (or managed deployment to devices/accounts). This can create administrative overhead in large environments compared with solutions that apply changes centrally to a website. Outcomes also vary based on training and adoption.
Limited control over source content
Read&Write can help users consume and produce text, but it does not fix underlying content quality issues such as poorly structured headings, missing alt text, or inaccessible web components. If the source material is severely inaccessible, assistive overlays may not fully compensate. Content owners still need to address accessibility at the source for consistent results.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 Group | $18.30 per license/year (annual) | Minimum purchase of 150 seats required. Includes all premium features, onboarding & training, cross-platform access. (Per Everway pricing page.) |
| K-12 District | $2.75 per license/year (annual) | Price per license based on total student enrollment; minimum seat purchase required. Contact sales for large tiers. Includes premium features, integrations, onboarding & support. |
| Higher Education | Contact sales / custom pricing | Pricing is based on student enrollment; contact sales for a quote. |
| Individual (Education) | $184 per year | Single-user annual subscription (buy up to 10 from online store). |
| Teachers (K-12) | Free | Read&Write is offered free to K-12 teachers (premium subscription at no cost). |
| Workplace - Individual | $300 per year | Individual license for workplace use; buy from store. |
| Workplace - Business / Enterprise | Contact sales / custom pricing | Read&Write for Work is included in Everway for Work suite; enterprise/group pricing via sales. |
Notes:
- Prices shown are in USD and billed annually unless otherwise stated. (Everway pricing page.)
- Trial/pilot availability: Official product pages reference a free 30-day trial (and a 90-day pilot option) for individuals/regions, while the main education pricing FAQ states trial/pilot options are not available for schools and districts and recommends contacting sales for demos. See notes in submission for source detail.
Seller details
Texthelp Ltd.
Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
1996
Private
https://www.texthelp.com/
https://x.com/texthelp
https://www.linkedin.com/company/texthelp/
