SpeechTherapyMagic vs Articulation Station
See how they compare on the features that matter most to SLPs and families.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | SpeechTherapyMagic | Articulation Station |
|---|---|---|
| Practice format | check_circleInteractive games, stories, cards, and activities | cancelTraditional flashcard drills |
| AI pronunciation scoring | check_circleReal-time scoring with phoneme-level detail | cancelNo AI scoring — manual tracking only |
| Platform | check_circleWeb-based — works on any device | cancelTransitioning from iOS app to Hive web platform |
| Activity variety | check_circle20+ interactive element types across multiple game styles | cancelFlashcards with word/phrase/sentence levels |
| Custom content | check_circleCreate your own with Magic Studio | cancelCannot create custom activities |
| Student engagement | check_circleGames, spinners, matching, timers — designed to be fun | cancelFlashcard-based — functional but not gamified |
| Progress tracking | check_circleAutomatic, detailed, exportable | cancelManual data collection |
| Free plan | check_circleYes — free plan with core features | cancelNo free plan |
| Pricing | check_circleFree + Pro from $9.99/mo | cancel$9.99-14.99/mo (SLP) or $6.99-9.99/mo (parent) via Hive |
| Sounds covered | check_circle16 speech sounds with 8,670+ words | check_circle22 sounds with 1,200+ cards |
| Marketplace | check_circleDiscover and share activities (coming) | cancelNo marketplace |
| Parent access | check_circleDedicated parent dashboard | cancelLimited parent features |
Practice format
Interactive games, stories, cards, and activities
Traditional flashcard drills
AI pronunciation scoring
Real-time scoring with phoneme-level detail
No AI scoring — manual tracking only
Platform
Web-based — works on any device
Transitioning from iOS app to Hive web platform
Activity variety
20+ interactive element types across multiple game styles
Flashcards with word/phrase/sentence levels
Custom content
Create your own with Magic Studio
Cannot create custom activities
Student engagement
Games, spinners, matching, timers — designed to be fun
Flashcard-based — functional but not gamified
Progress tracking
Automatic, detailed, exportable
Manual data collection
Free plan
Yes — free plan with core features
No free plan
Pricing
Free + Pro from $9.99/mo
$9.99-14.99/mo (SLP) or $6.99-9.99/mo (parent) via Hive
Sounds covered
16 speech sounds with 8,670+ words
22 sounds with 1,200+ cards
Marketplace
Discover and share activities (coming)
No marketplace
Parent access
Dedicated parent dashboard
Limited parent features
Why SLPs are choosing SpeechTherapyMagic
Beyond flashcards
Interactive games, matching pairs, spinners, fill-in-the-blank — practice that feels like play, not homework.
AI does the scoring
Real-time pronunciation feedback so you can focus on therapy, not tallying correct/incorrect.
Works on every device
No app downloads. Open a browser on any tablet, phone, laptop, or Chromebook and start practicing.
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