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DyslexiaWrite vs TextHelp Read&Write

A factual comparison of features, pricing, and who each tool suits best. We have tried to be accurate and fair to both products.

TextHelp pricing is estimated from publicly available sources. Verify current pricing at texthelp.com.

DyslexiaWrite

Our product

From £6.99/month

Strengths
✓AI document decoding
✓Reading mode progression (SENCO evidence)
✓Accessibility Passport
✓Equality Act Compliance Pack
✓Meeting & Lesson tools
✓70–80% cheaper than TextHelp
Limitations
–No maths support
–Fewer languages (English focus)
–Newer product — smaller installed base
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TextHelp Read&Write

Competitor

From ~£145/user/year (est.)

Strengths
✓Long track record (25+ years)
✓Large installed base in UK schools
✓EquatIO for maths support
✓40+ languages
✓PDF annotation
✓Offline mode
Limitations
–No AI document decoding
–No reading mode progression tracking
–No Accessibility Passport
–Significantly more expensive
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Feature comparison

FeatureDyslexiaWriteTextHelp R&W
Text-to-speech with word highlighting✓✓
Grammar and spell check✓✓
Voice dictation✓✓
Chrome extension✓✓
Sentence rewriting / paraphrasing✓✓
AI document decoding
Upload any document for plain-English explanation
✓—
Reading mode progression tracking
Evidence for EHCPs and SEN reports
✓—
Accessibility Passport
Personal accessibility profile for employers/schools
✓—
Equality Act Compliance Pack
Policy templates, adjustment records for employers
✓—
Meeting Survival Kit
AI meeting briefing + simplified live transcript
✓—
Lesson Capture
Simplified live notes with revision summary
✓—
Story Mode for children
AI-generated personalised read-along stories
✓—
Spaced repetition vocabulary builder✓—
Access to Work compatible licence✓✓
SENCO class dashboard✓✓
Maths support (EquatIO)
TextHelp offers a separate maths tool
—✓
Broad language support (40+ languages)—✓
PDF annotation—✓
Offline mode
TextHelp has limited offline support
—✓

Pricing comparison

TextHelp pricing is estimated. Verify at texthelp.com before making a purchasing decision.

PlanDyslexiaWriteTextHelp R&W (est.)
Individual / monthly£6.99/month~£12–15/month (est.)
Individual / annual~£84/year~£145–180/year (est.)
Access to Work licence£120/year~£145–180/year (est.)
Schools Starter (30 students)£300/yearPer-seat model; contact for pricing
Schools Department (200 students)£2,000/yearContact for pricing
Whole School (unlimited)£5,000/yearContact for pricing
Workplace per user/yearFrom £95Typically £145–200+ (est.)
Free tierYes — daily limitsFree trial only

Which tool is right for you?

Choose DyslexiaWrite if…

→Cost is a factor (70–80% cheaper)
→You need AI document decoding
→Your school needs SENCO evidence for EHCPs
→Your workplace needs an Equality Act Compliance Pack
→You want an Accessibility Passport
→You're applying for Access to Work funding
→You want a modern, AI-first approach

Choose TextHelp Read&Write if…

→Your school or employer already uses it
→You need maths support (EquatIO)
→You need 40+ language support
→You need PDF annotation tools
→You prefer an established, widely-recognised product
→Offline access is a requirement

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