What Jabbla does

Jabbla bvba is a Belgian privately-held company founded in 1987, headquartered in Ghent (Foreestelaan 3, 9000 Gent), specializing in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) software and hardware for individuals who cannot speak or have difficulty speaking due to conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, ALS, or stroke. Its primary end users are children, adolescents, and adults with speech impairments, supported by speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, special educators, and caregivers in clinical, educational, and home settings across Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Denmark, Italy, and the United States.

The core platform is Mind Express 5, a symbol-based and text-based communication software supporting multiple input methods — touchscreen, joystick, switches, head control, and eye-tracking (gaze) — with synthesized speech output, remote messaging via email/SMS/WhatsApp, environmental control of home devices, and integration with mainstream consumer applications. Jabbla complements the software with a portfolio of purpose-built speech computers (Allora 3, Vibe 10, Vibe 12+, Tellus 6, Tellus i6) featuring Gorilla Glass screens and ruggedized designs, plus a secondary display accessory (Hey_). The company also sells SprintPlus reading/writing software and an ecosystem of ready-made vocabulary packages including PODD, SCORE, ALOHA, AlphaCore, Amego, MaximEyes, Gateway, and Steps to Language, some developed with clinical partners such as Sint Maartenskliniek. Recent versions embed third-party AI capabilities — Google Gemini for select AI functions and ElevenLabs for personalized AI voice synthesis with cloning — as a supporting layer for user communication.

Jabbla operates a hybrid direct-sales and community-led go-to-market model, selling hardware and software licenses through its multilingual website (Dutch, English, French, Italian), inside sales (phone and email), and training-led engagements. Revenue streams include hardware sales of dedicated speech computers, recurring Mind Express software licensing, one-time purchases of vocabulary packages (some free, including MaximEyes, Amego, Steps to Language; others licensed, including PODD), SprintPlus software, and paid training services. The company is privately held by founders/management with no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no recent M&A activity; staffing is in the 11-50 range with active hiring as of June 2026. The firm has no disclosed financials, and the European-end-customer base is granular and distributed rather than concentrated in enterprise anchors.

Name

Jabbla

Legal name

Jabbla bvba

Website

https://jabbla.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jabbla bvba, founded in 1987 in Belgium, develops augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) software (Mind Express 5) and purpose-built speech computers for non-speaking individuals, their therapists, caregivers, and educational institutions across Europe and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Communication Devices

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) & Speech/Language Therapy Tech (EDAFAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB)

Keywords

• Augmentative communication software
• Assistive communication devices
• Speech generating devices
• Alternative communication hardware
• Accessibility communication tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Speech Computer Hardware Sales: Jabbla manufactures and sells dedicated speech computer devices including Allora 3, Vibe 10, Vibe 12+, Tellus 6, Tellus i6, and Hey_ secondary display. These are purpose-built AAC devices running Mind Express software.
2. Mind Express Software Licensing: Mind Express communication software is sold as a licensed product. The software requires a license to operate and includes access to the community platform for downloading vocabulary sets and sharing content.
3. SprintPlus Software: SprintPlus is a reading and writing aid software sold separately, with its own online platform at SprintPlus.fr.
4. Vocabulary Package Sales: Some vocabulary packages like PODD require purchase and a PODD license linked to Mind Express. PCS symbols must also be purchased separately for PODD.
5. Training and Support Services: Jabbla offers paid training programs including basic Mind Express training and specialized sessions. Both in-person and online training formats are available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jabbla develops and sells augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) software and purpose-built speech computer hardware for individuals who cannot speak. Its core platform, Mind Express 5, is symbol-based and text-based communication software pre-installed on dedicated hardware devices (Allora 3, Vibe 10, Vibe 12+, Tellus 6/i6) with multiple access methods including touch, switch, head, and eye-tracking input. The company also offers SprintPlus reading/writing software, downloadable vocabulary packages (PODD, SCORE, ALOHA, etc.), and paid training services.

Product overview

Jabbla develops a platform-based product portfolio centered on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) solutions for individuals who cannot speak. The core product is Mind Express 5, communication software that enables symbol-based and text-based communication via touch, switch, or eye-tracking input methods, with environmental control for home automation. Companion software SprintPlus provides reading and writing support. The hardware lineup includes dedicated speech computers (Allora 3, Vibe 10, Vibe 12+, Tellus 6, Tellus i6) and the Hey_ second display accessory. Ready-made vocabulary packages (PODD, SCORE, ALOHA, AlphaCore, Amego, MaximEyes, Gateway, Steps to Language) are available as downloadable add-on content for Mind Express 5, covering various languages, symbol sets, and communication approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mind Express: Communication software for children, youths, and adults who cannot speak. Allows users to communicate aloud, learn and expand language, and control devices remotely.
• SprintPlus
• Allora 3
• Vibe 10
• Vibe 12+
• Tellus 6 and i6
• Hey_
• ALOHA
• PODD
• SCORE
• MaximEyes
• Amego
• AlphaCore
• Gateway
• Steps to Language
• En route pour la COMM

Products and services

• Mind Express 5 Symbol-based and text-based communication software for non-speaking children, adolescents, and adults, supporting touch, switch, head, and eye-tracking input and home automation/environmental control.
• SprintPlus Reading and writing aid software for individuals with literacy challenges; available as desktop software and an online version.
• Allora 3 Dedicated speech computer preloaded with Mind Express, featuring WiFi update support, USB import/export, and keyboard/mouse control capability.
• Vibe 10 Compact portable speech computer with Gorilla Glass screen and protective bezel, supporting touchscreen, joystick, and switch access for on-the-go AAC users.
• Vibe 12+ Larger 12-inch speech computer designed for wheelchair use, offering clear visibility from a distance and full environmental control capabilities.
• Tellus 6 Speech computer with eye-tracking support for users requiring eye-gaze control input.
• Tellus i6 Speech computer variant with integrated eye-tracking for users with severe physical limitations.
• Hey_ Companion Display Second display / eye-tracking companion screen that pairs with Allora 3 via Bluetooth for additional visual output during communication.
• PODD Vocabulary Package Pragmatic Organised Dynamic Display vocabulary system with multiple complexity levels (9-70 symbols per page), available in paper and electronic formats across multiple languages.
• SCORE Vocabulary Package Logic-based communication vocabulary with versions for home, school, and playground use, supporting language learning and social communication.
• ALOHA Vocabulary Package Dutch-language ready-made symbol vocabulary for children and adolescents who cannot or barely speak, developed by speech therapists at Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen.
• Amego Vocabulary Package Communication vocabulary for language-competent users combining virtual keyboard with favorite apps (WhatsApp, Spotify, Skype, Microsoft Office) and smart word/sentence prediction.
• MaximEyes (Free) Free set of 40+ eye-tracking training activities teaching single target selection, multiple target choice, and moving object tracking.
• AlphaCore Vocabulary Package Early literacy vocabulary set designed to support initial reading and writing skill development in Mind Express users.
• Gateway Vocabulary Package Communication vocabulary pageset for Mind Express available in multiple languages.
• Steps to Language Vocabulary Package Three-stage vocabulary package designed to support children using AAC in developing symbol-based communication and sentence formation skills, with a French equivalent (En route pour la COMM).

Quantifiable outcome

• Regular software updates with new features - May 2026 update (5.5.1.1621), March 2026 update (5.5.0.1276), July 2025 update (5.4.0.527)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google GeminicoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Gemini is used for certain AI functions within Mind Express AAC products. AI is used exclusively as a tool to improve communication support and never replaces user intent or choice. Users must be 13+ (or legal minimum age) to use AI features. Jabbla adheres to Google API Services User Data Policy.
• Google DrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationMind Express uses Google Drive services for backing up and restoring user profiles. Users need a Google account to enable backup/restore functionality. Profile data includes user settings, communication cards, and portal files.
• MailchimpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMailchimp is used for managing and sending email newsletters to subscribers. A processor agreement is in place between Jabbla and Mailchimp for GDPR compliance.
• ElevenLabscoreTechnology or IntegrationJabbla participates in ElevenLabs' Impact Program, which offers free AI voice licenses to people using AAC devices and software. Caregivers and therapists can also participate. ElevenLabs AI voices are available in Mind Express 5 (requires version 5.5.0.1276 or higher). Minimum age of 18 for ElevenLabs features.
• Sint Maartenskliniek (Nijmegen, Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ALOHA vocabulary package was developed based on years of experience from speech-language pathologists and therapists at the Sint Maartenskliniek pediatric rehabilitation center in Nijmegen, Netherlands.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tobii Dynavox: Tobii Dynavox is the global leader in dedicated AAC speech-generating devices and eye-tracking hardware. It directly competes with Jabbla's Vibe, Tellus, and Allora lines for institutional AAC contracts and reimbursement-funded sales across Europe and the US.
• Lingraphica: Lingraphica provides AAC devices and TalkPath therapy software primarily for adult stroke/aphasia patients in the US. It overlaps with Jabbla's adult/ALS/stroke user segment and competes in the speech-generating device reimbursement market.
• AssistiveWare: AssistiveWare develops Proloquo and Proloquo4Text, leading symbol-based AAC iPad apps, plus Keeble and other accessibility apps. It is Jabbla's most direct software-only competitor, particularly in European school and home-use segments where dedicated hardware is less essential.
• Smartbox Assistive Technology: Smartbox makes Grid (software), Grid Pad (hardware), and eye-gaze AAC systems widely used in UK and European schools and NHS pathways. It competes directly with Jabbla on combined software-plus-speech-computer offerings and clinician-led vocabulary (Grid 3 vs Mind Express).
• PRC-Saltillo: PRC-Saltillo produces AAC devices (ChatPlus, TouchChat, Accent) and language apps (LAMP, Unity) that compete head-to-head with Mind Express on symbol-based pagesets and dedicated speech computers. Strong US Medicaid presence makes it Jabbla's main cross-Atlantic competitor.
• Control Bionics: Control Bionics makes NeuroNode, a unique EMG/alternative-access AAC controller paired with speech-generating software and dedicated hardware. It targets a similar high-need user profile to Jabbla's Tellus i6 eye-tracking line, particularly ALS and severe motor impairment patients.

Broad incumbents

• Apple (Accessibility): Apple's iOS accessibility suite (AssistiveTouch, Switch Control, Voice Control, Live Speech, Personal Voice) provides low-cost AAC functionality on iPads and iPhones. It represents the broad incumbent threat that commoditizes entry-level AAC and pressures dedicated speech-computer economics.
• Google (Accessibility/Android): Google's Android and ChromeOS accessibility features (Live Caption, Lookout, Voice Access, Project Gameface) plus Google Gemini integration form a broad incumbent platform for accessibility. Jabbla already partners with Google for Drive backup and Gemini AI, but Google's own consumer AAC features remain a strategic overhang.

Emerging players

• Voiceitt: Voiceitt builds AI speech-recognition technology that translates atypical speech into clear output, targeting AAC and accessibility markets. It is an adjacent/emerging player whose AI capabilities could either complement or compete with Jabbla's ElevenLabs and Google Gemini integrations.
• Avaz Inc. Avaz offers symbol-based AAC apps (Avaz, Avaz Lite) primarily on iPad for autism and cerebral palsy users, with growing presence in India and select European markets. It competes with Jabbla at the lower-priced software-only end, especially in school and emerging-market segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wearejabbla/playlists
• Facebookfacebook.com/Jabblacom
• Xx.com/jabblacom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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