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Signing Savvy review
A sign language dictionary and study toolkit with thousands of sign videos, word lists, flashcards and quizzes.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 8, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.6
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.2
- Value (35%)
- 8.8
Signing Savvy is a dictionary first, and a very good one. Its library holds several thousand high-resolution videos of ASL signs and fingerspelled words used in the United States and Canada, and signed sentences with ASL glosses show how each sign works in context. Members build vocabulary word lists, share them, and turn them into flashcards and quizzes, which makes it a strong companion to a class or a course app. The site has learning paths for parents and families, students and teachers, plus 1-on-1 instruction and printable handouts. The member app, updated in October, can download word lists for offline study behind Face ID or Touch ID. Pricing is modest: Full Membership is $9.95 for a month, $24.95 for 4 months or $49.95 for 12 months, and a free Registered Guest account covers the basics. It is not a guided curriculum, so beginners still need lessons elsewhere.
Who it is for
ASL students and families who want a dependable dictionary plus custom word lists to drill.
Price
Free Registered Guest account; Full Membership $9.95 for 1 month, $24.95 for 4 months or $49.95 for 12 months.
1-Month Full Membership $9.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.
Key features
- Dictionary with several thousand high-resolution ASL sign videos
- Signed sentences that show signs in context with ASL glosses
- Custom vocabulary word lists you can share with other members
- Flashcards and quizzes built from your word lists
- Learning paths for parents and families, students and teachers
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Low cost, with a 12-month membership at $49.95
- Strength: Member app downloads word lists for offline study
- Strength: Paths for parents, teachers and libraries, plus 1-on-1 instruction
- Weakness: Mainly a reference and study tool, not a step-by-step course
- Weakness: Most features need a paid Full Membership
- Weakness: Mobile app has fewer features than the website
Key facts
- Dictionary: Several thousand ASL sign videos
- Membership: 1, 4, 12 or 36 months
- Free tier: Registered Guest
- Offline: Downloaded word lists in the member app
- Group plans: Bulk, school and public library memberships
Where it ranks
Signing Savvy is No. 4 in our Best Sign Language Apps verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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