Ginger vs. Read&Write

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Ginger
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
Ginger Software, headquartered in Boston, helps users communicate with AI-based writing tools. It corrects mistakes based on context and works on the sentence level, not just locally. Ginger’s translate function is integrated into their extensions, mobile & desktop apps. The user chooses a language and input the text to be translated. The language translation software can be used to communicate with others or to improve one's own English skills.
$0
per month
Read&Write
Score 9.8 out of 10
N/A
Read&Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.N/A
Pricing
GingerRead&Write
Editions & Modules
Free
$0.00
per month
Premium
$29.96
per month/billed monthly
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GingerRead&Write
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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GingerRead&Write
Considered Both Products
Ginger

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Read&Write
Chose Read&Write
I really think that Read&Write outshines the competitors. Its variety of tools offers so many options to so many students/people. Some of the other tools were cumbersome, only worked on installed programs like MS Word or only worked in its own environment. Read&Write works …
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Features
GingerRead&Write
Writing and Proofreading
Comparison of Writing and Proofreading features of Product A and Product B
Ginger
-
Ratings
Read&Write
7.5
28 Ratings
13% below category average
Spelling and grammar check00 Ratings6.826 Ratings
Machine translation00 Ratings5.923 Ratings
Integrations00 Ratings7.620 Ratings
Browser extension00 Ratings8.024 Ratings
Speech-to-Text00 Ratings7.526 Ratings
Picture Dictionary00 Ratings8.125 Ratings
Dictionary00 Ratings8.127 Ratings
Highlighters00 Ratings8.226 Ratings
Audio maker00 Ratings7.422 Ratings
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User Ratings
GingerRead&Write
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
(13 ratings)
8.7
(31 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(5 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.8
(3 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Performance
7.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.3
(26 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
GingerRead&Write
Likelihood to Recommend
Ginger Software
It [Ginger] is a perfect tool for daily work because it has allowed us to create and write better content with exceptional writing and excellent grammar. It has an MS Word add-on [and] our team has used it through a desktop application and mobile. It has proven to be an appropriate platform for all companies; the API has allowed us to deeply review all the grammar, and each document or HTML pages to correct any type of error.
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Texthelp
Read&Write is a top-notch accessibility feature. It is easy to use across all ages and can be implemented in many different ways. It is best used with individuals requiring reading & writing support, but it is also an excellent tool to use with all students!
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Pros
Ginger Software
  • [It] allows you to create sentences with the use of various keywords, synonyms, and the best expressions that help create a perfect sentence.
  • It has exceptional features and functions powered by the best AI technology.
  • This platform can be used from any device and through the web, it provides you with tools such as Linkedin, Facebook, Outlook, Gmail, Salesforce, among others.
  • You can receive recommendations from Ginger no matter what you are doing in your browser.
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Texthelp
  • text-to-speech is great. lots of options for voices and speed
  • gives both word prediction and talk&type as writing supports
  • the fact that it is a toolbar that can be used in native programs is huge for our students because it allows them to be independent in their learning activities
  • Read&Write is very intuitive and requires very little training for the text-to-speech tools so it is very easy to train students and staff
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Cons
Ginger Software
  • In the Company, we have worked for a year with the application and we have not found fault in it and we like everything that it allows us to do immediately and with great ease since its handling of spelling makes it very efficient, which wakes that our intelligence is better artificially.
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Texthelp
  • The text-to-speech option sometimes gets glitchy. The sound doesn't always match up to the visual feedback.
  • When creating lists of vocabulary, it is often difficult to highlight single words. Also, when using word lists, the last word is often left off.
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Likelihood to Renew
Ginger Software
No answers on this topic
Texthelp
As an assistive technology software that revolutionizes literacy experiences. With features like text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and vocabulary tools, it empowers learners of all abilities. Its impact extends beyond the classroom, fostering engagement, accessibility, and personalized learning.
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Usability
Ginger Software
I like the integration with Microsoft Office.
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Texthelp
Extremely user friendly and easy to use
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Reliability and Availability
Ginger Software
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Texthelp
Highly available
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Performance
Ginger Software
Even if it's a small program, it uses a fair amount of memory resources.
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Texthelp
Integrates well and quickly
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Support Rating
Ginger Software
I haven't experienced working with Ginger's support. The platform is straightforward and didn't require any support.
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Texthelp
Any time I have ever had a question or issue with Read&Write and have contacted support they have been quick to respond. In addition, they have always been knowledgeable and have gone above and beyond to get an answer and provide support. In addition, their website and Youtube channel are amazing resources for anything from the basics to more advaced features.
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Implementation Rating
Ginger Software
No answers on this topic
Texthelp
Still trying to get all schools and teachers to buy in that students need this access
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Alternatives Considered
Ginger Software
Have used Grammarly ealrier which is also a good tool available in market. If comparing the cost thing then i believe GInger is a bit costly [Premium/Buisness] version compare to Grammarly. However, In my opinion it is completely dependent on the end user that how comfortable they are while using a software/API like this. For me, Ginger is the first option to use for my learning/writing skills.
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Texthelp
I've always found Read&Write superior to Kurzweil and we do have a small volume/web license of K3000 for those students that have used it in the past and I am not able to convert them to Read&Write. Dragon is one of the Speech Recognition options. I lean towards using the Windows 11 Voice access feature as i find it superior to Read&Write in terms of accuracy. Dragon is reserved to those that need to build a custom vocabulary. I do show the Talk&Type feature in students are on Windows 10 or earlier.
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Scalability
Ginger Software
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Texthelp
Easy to use
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Return on Investment
Ginger Software
  • Ginger is helpful for many of my students, it takes some of the stress off writing.
  • It also allows you to send off important emails with confidence.
  • Ginger is a great tool that can help you focus on content as opposed to structure.
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Texthelp
  • I have seen Read&Write be effective in supporting an insurmountable number of children in our schools.
  • Building the confidence of students who are able to participate in classroom assignments they would not normally be able to is amazing.
  • It has been great to see the gain of independence in students to complete class work.
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