Dictation/Speech-to-Text/Speech Recognition

The following Free or Low-Cost Assistive Technology programs, software, websites, and apps focus on different forms of Dictation/Speech-to-Text/Speech Recognition Support. The information about the following applications has been summarized from the applications’ websites and/or from experience testing the applications. We update this page approximately once a year. Please refer to the applications’ websites for the most up to date information.

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Dictation for Gmail

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Features:

Speech-to-text Chrome extension to assist with dictating emails
Supports 60 languages
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颁辞蝉迟:听Free

颁辞尘辫补迟颈产颈濒颈迟测:听Chrome extension

Dragon Anywhere

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Features:

Speech recognition software that recognizes your works and transcribes them
Dictate words for text messages, emails, social media, or paste into other apps and programs
Dictation for anyone on the go
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颁辞蝉迟:听Free trial for seven days, $15/month after seven days

颁辞尘辫补迟颈产颈濒颈迟测:听iOS and Android

GBoard

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Features:

Voice typing to dictate text on the go
Includes other features as well: emoji search, handwriting, multilingual typing, glide typing and google translate
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Cost: Free

颁辞尘辫补迟颈产颈濒颈迟测:听iOS and Android

LipSurf

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Features:

Voice Control for the Web
Works within the web browser for Google Docs, webpages, Gmail, and more
Customizable shortcuts
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颁辞蝉迟:听Free, Plus ($3/month), and Premium ($6/month) options

颁辞尘辫补迟颈产颈濒颈迟测:听Chrome Extension

Microsoft Dictate

Features:

Dictate while using Office 365 products, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote
Adds punctuation in as users talk
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颁辞蝉迟:听Free with the purchase of Office 365 or if users have free Office 365 access through their school

颁辞尘辫补迟颈产颈濒颈迟测:听Windows and through Office 365 Applications

Otter.ai

Features:

AI live transcription/recording/speech-to-text application that can be used in meetings, to write, in class, or on the go
The mobile and online platforms allow users to record, create notes from live transcripts, and share notes with others
Works with Zoom
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Cost: Free and $8.33/month for Pro (billed annually)
颁辞尘辫补迟颈产颈濒颈迟测:听iOS; Android; Online Resource

Speechnotes

Features:

Speech to text tool only for dictation
Offers a distraction-free environment
Allows for the ability to create new sessions, save to Google Drive, email, save to computer, and print
Zoom options available
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颁辞蝉迟:听Free and paid options

颁辞尘辫补迟颈产颈濒颈迟测:听Online Resource; Chrome Extension; Android

Speechtexter

Features:

Speech to text online tool for Chrome
Customizable commands
Copy/paste dictated text and/or download the file
Includes dark mode, light mode, and a word counter
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颁辞蝉迟:听Free

颁辞尘辫补迟颈产颈濒颈迟测:听Online Resource for Chrome Browser

Voice Control for Mac, iPad, iPhone

Features:

Control a Mac, iPad, iPhone by voice
Used with Siri speech-recognition engine
Customizable vocabulary for commands
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颁辞蝉迟:听Free

颁辞尘辫补迟颈产颈濒颈迟测:听Mac, iOS: iPad, iPhone

Voice Recognition in Windows

Features:

Control a computer by voice
Trains to the user’s voice
Uses commands to navigate a computer
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颁辞蝉迟:听Free

颁辞尘辫补迟颈产颈濒颈迟测:听Built-In to Windows Operating System

Voice Typing in Google聽Docs

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Features:

Go into your Tools menu in Google Docs聽and select Voice Typing
Click on the microphone that pops up and start talking
Your text will be entered into the typing field
Correct mistakes without moving your cursor
No training needed
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颁辞蝉迟:听Free

颁辞尘辫补迟颈产颈濒颈迟测:听Built-In Chrome Browser Option

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