HearingAidMatch

Free hearing aid calculators

Six tools that solve the actual confusing parts of buying a hearing aid. No email required, no quiz that funnels you to one brand. Every recommendation links to the FDA 510(k) clearance number so you can verify.

Flagship

Audiogram Interpreter

If you have an audiogram from an audiologist or Costco hearing test.

Enter your dB thresholds at 250-8000 Hz per ear. Get PTA, NIDCD severity classification, FDA OTC scope check, asymmetry detection, audiogram shape (flat / high-freq slope / cookie-bite / notch), and matched openFDA-verified products.

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OTC vs AuD Decision

If you don't have an audiogram yet.

Three questions — self-reported severity, FDA red-flag symptoms, and in-person vs DIY preference — route you to the right channel: OTC self-fit, Costco prescription, audiologist, or ENT.

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Costco Kirkland Translator

If you own a Costco Kirkland aid or are thinking about Costco.

Identify your Costco Kirkland Signature hearing aid generation (KS5 through KS10), see who actually manufactured it (GN ReSound, Sivantos/WS Audiology, or Sonova), what the current equivalent is at Costco today, and which replacement supplies fit. Confirms KS11 was never launched.

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Hearing Loss Severity Quiz

If you suspect hearing loss but haven't quantified it.

Ten symptom questions estimate your hearing loss severity range. Routes to a free at-home hearing test, the Audiogram Interpreter, or an audiologist appointment based on the estimate.

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5-Year Total Cost Calculator

If you're price-shopping and want to compare lifetime costs honestly.

Pick up to 4 products and we compute the 5-year total cost — device + subscription + dome replacement + wax filters + RIC receiver replacement. Compare OTC, Costco, and audiologist pathways side-by-side.

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Insurance Coverage Checker

If you don't know what your insurance covers.

Plain-English coverage by plan type: Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, FEHB, VA, Medicaid, private employer, self-pay. Includes HSA/FSA guidance per IRS Pub 502.

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Don't want to run a tool? Start with these

If you just want a straightforward recommendation, these three cover most mild-to-moderate buyers.

Best entry point

At $199 with FDA-cleared hearing aid software (DEN230081), the AirPods Pro 2 turn an iPhone you may already own into a legitimate mild-to-moderate hearing aid. Lowest-risk way to start.

Best dedicated OTC value

Bose-tuned, rechargeable, self-fitting via the Lexie app, with a 45-day trial. $899 — a fraction of the audiologist price for the same mild-to-moderate range.

Best premium OTC

Built by Sonova (the company behind Phonak), the All-Day Clear is a true QUH self-fit hearing aid with Bluetooth streaming and a 2-year warranty — around $949 street.

Picks are based on FDA regulatory pathway, price, and severity fit from our verified product database — not on which brand pays the most. We may earn a commission if you buy through these links.

Not sure where to start?

If you already have an audiogram, start with the Audiogram Interpreter. If you don't, start with the Severity Quiz — it'll estimate your range and route you to the right next step. If you already own a Costco Kirkland aid, jump straight to the Translator.