Grid 3

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What Grid 3 is

Grid 3 is AAC software from Smartbox for children and adults with disabilities that affect natural speech. It provides symbol vocabularies and text communication tools, including word prediction and AI features. The text tools use SwiftKey prediction and a Fix feature that can correct spelling and grammar, expand abbreviations, and fill missing letters or spaces. Users can communicate through speech output and access Grid using eye gaze, touch and keyguards, switches, pointers, or voice activation. It can also provide access to email, SMS, social media, entertainment and streaming services, and web browsing. Computer Control and Environment Control can operate a Windows computer and technology around the home. Grid is available in over 40 languages, and layouts are fully customizable. Grid 3 requires Windows 10 or 11; Grid for iPad requires iOS 15 or later. Smartbox offers a 60-day free trial for Grid 3 on Windows and a 30-day trial for Grid on iPad. There is no free plan, and the UK and Ireland site directs prospective buyers to request a quote. Smartbox was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom.

Who it suits

Grid 3 suits children and adults whose disabilities affect natural speech and who need communication or access options such as eye gaze, switches, or touch. Schools, colleges, and universities in the US, UK, and Ireland can also consider its Education License, which uses token leasing.

What it does well

Symbol and text communication tools
Speech output and customizable layouts
Supports several access methods, including eye gaze
Available in over 40 languages

What to know first

No free plan
Grid 3 requires Windows 10 or 11
Grid for iPad requires iOS 15 or later
Pricing requires a quote

Limits

There is no free plan. The Windows trial lasts 60 days and the iPad trial lasts 30 days.

Getting started

Choose Grid 3 for Windows or Grid for iPad.
Check that the device meets the Windows 10 or 11, or iOS 15 or later, requirement.
Start the 60-day Windows trial or the 30-day iPad trial.
Request a quote from Smartbox for UK and Ireland pricing.
Contact Smartbox support by phone, email, or online chat if needed.

Verdict

Grid 3 combines symbol and text communication with multiple access methods and tools for computer and home control. Check platform requirements and request pricing for the relevant version before choosing a trial.

Questions

Is Grid 3 free?

No. Grid is paid software and has no free plan.

How long is the free trial?

Smartbox offers a 60-day trial for Grid 3 on Windows and a 30-day trial for Grid on iPad.

Which devices does Grid support?

Grid 3 requires Windows 10 or 11, while Grid for iPad requires iOS 15 or later.

How much does Grid cost?

Smartbox directs prospective buyers on its UK and Ireland site to request a quote.

What access methods does Grid support?

It supports eye gaze, touch and keyguards, switches, pointers, and voice activation.

Who makes Grid?

Smartbox designs AAC software and hardware for people with complex needs. It was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom.

Facts from Grid 3's own pages

Accessible apps: Accessible Apps in Grid include tools for email, SMS, social media, entertainment and streaming services, and web browsing. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Access methods: Grid supports eye gaze, touch, keyguards, switches, mouse or joystick pointers, and voice activation. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
AI text tools: Grid uses SwiftKey word prediction and a Fix tool to correct spelling and grammar, expand abbreviations, and fill in missing letters or spaces. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Communication: Grid provides symbol and text vocabularies for children and adults, including text tools with word prediction. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Company: Smartbox says it was founded in 2000 and designs AAC software and hardware for people with complex needs. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Company history: Smartbox says it was founded in 2000 by Paul, Alyson, Barney and Dougal Hawes. · smartboxaac.com, 8 Oct 2026
Compatibility: Grid 3 requires Windows 10 or 11, and Grid for iPad requires iOS 15 or later. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Computer and environment control: Grid’s Computer Control and Environment Control features can control a Windows computer and technology around the home. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Education license: The Grid 3 Education License uses token leasing, allowing installation on any number of devices while limiting how many licenses run at one time; it is offered to schools, colleges and universities in the US, UK and Ireland. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Founded: 2000 · smartboxaac.com, 28 Sept 2026
Head office: Smartbox Assistive Technology lists its UK head office at Ysobel House, Enigma Commercial Centre, Sandys Road, Malvern, WR14 1JJ. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom · smartboxaac.com, 28 Sept 2026
Languages: Grid is available in over 40 languages. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Platforms: Smartbox offers Grid 3 for Windows and Grid for iPad on iOS; its download page describes Grid 3 as Windows software and Grid for iPad as available on iPad only. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Pricing: Smartbox directs prospective buyers to request a quote for pricing on its UK and Ireland site. · smartboxaac.com, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose: Grid is AAC software designed to support people with communication and access needs, with tools for communication, independence and learning. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Security and privacy: Smartbox's privacy notice says it may share information among its UK, EU and US operations under a joint controller agreement. · smartboxaac.com, 8 Oct 2026
Support: Smartbox says its support team can be contacted by phone, email or online chat, and it offers training for schools and organisations. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Symbol communication: Grid includes symbol vocabularies for people of all ages. · smartboxaac.com, 8 Oct 2026
Text communication: Grid offers text communication tools with word prediction and AI features for faster communication. · smartboxaac.com, 8 Oct 2026
Trial: Smartbox offers a 60-day free trial for Grid 3 and a 30-day free trial for Grid for iPad. · smartboxaac.com, 9 Oct 2026
Who it serves: Grid supports children and adults with disabilities that affect their natural speech. · smartboxaac.com, 8 Oct 2026

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