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Best free screen reader?

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What is the best free screen reader?

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For PC, NVDA is the most popular, free screen reader.

For Mac, VoiceOver is the most popular, free screen reader.

Applicable Success Criteria

  • 1.1.1 Non-text Content Level A
  • 2.4.3 Focus Order Level A
  • 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) Level A
  • 2.4.6 Headings and Labels Level AA
  • 2.4.7 Focus Visible Level AA
  • 2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) Level AAA
  • 4.1.1 Parsing Level A
  • 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value Level A
  • Guideline 1.1 – Text Alternatives
  • Guideline 2.4 - Navigable
  • Guideline 4.1 - Compatible
  • Principle 2 - Operable
  • Principle 1 – Perceivable
  • Principle 4 - Robust
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