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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.
Dictation for Gmail
Features:
• Speech-to-text Chrome extension to assist with dictating emails
• Supports 60 languages
• More Information: Dictation for Gmail Chrome Extension
• Cost: Free
• Compatibility: Chrome extension
Dragon Anywhere
Features:
• Speech recognition software that recognizes your voice and transcribes into spoken content text
• 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
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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• More Information: GBoard Support Website
• Cost: Free
• Compatibility: iOS and Android
LipSurf
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
Microsoft Dictate
Features:
• Dictate while using Office 365 products, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote
• Adds punctuation in as users talk
• More Information: Dictate in Office 365
• Cost: Free with the purchase of Office 365 or if users have free Office 365 access through their
school
• Compatibility: 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
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• The mobile and online platforms allow users to record, create notes from live transcripts, and
share notes with others
• Works with Zoom
• More Information: Otter.ai Website
• Cost: Free and $8.33/month for Pro (billed annually)
• Compatibility: iOS; Android; Online Resource
Speechnotes
Features:
• Speech to text tool 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 and paid options
• Compatibility: 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
• More information: Speechtexter Website
• Cost: Free
• Compatibility: Online Resource for Chrome Browser; Android
Voice Control for Mac, iPad, iPhone
Last Update: July 2024 Augsburg University CLASS Office
Features:
• Control a Mac, iPad, iPhone by voice
• Used with Siri speech-recognition engine
• Customizable vocabulary for commands
• More Information: Voice Control Apple Support Website
• Cost: Free
• Compatibility: 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
• More Information: Voice Recognition Support Website
• Cost: Free
• Compatibility: Built-In to Windows Operating System
Voice Typing in Google Docs
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
