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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/Speech-to-Text/Speech Recognition

Dictation for Gmail

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Features:

Cost: Free

Compatibility: 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
  • More Information: Dragon Anywhere Website

Cost: Free trial for seven days, $15/month after seven days

Compatibility: 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
  • More Information: GBoard Support Website

Cost: Free

Compatibility: 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
  • More Information: LipSurf Website

Cost: Free, Plus ($3/month), and Premium ($6/month) Options

Compatibility: Chrome Extension


Speechnotes

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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
  • More Information: Speechnotes Website

Cost: Free

Compatibility: Online Resource; Chrome Extension; Android


Speechtexter

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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
  • More Information: Speechtexter Website

Cost: Free

Compatibility: Online Resource for Chrome Browser


Voice Control for Mac, iPad, iPhone

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Features:

Cost: Free

Compatibility: Mac, iOS: iPad, iPhone


Voice Recognition in Windows 10

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Features:

Cost: Free

Compatibility: Built-In to Windows Operating System


Voice Typing in Google Docs

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Features:

  • Go into your Tools menu in Google Docs 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
  • More Information: Google Voice Typing Support Website

Cost: Free

Compatibility: Built-In Chrome Browser Option


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