Compare Voice Recognition Software
Updated June 2011
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Best voice recognition softwarePros: highly accurate, intuitive editing and system commands, integrates with office software, works with portable voice recordersCons: needs a lot of memory, expensive, tech support isn't free after 90 days780420122406NuanceK609A-F00-11.01 GHz Intel Pentium or equivalent AMD processor or 1.66 GHz Intel Atom processor1 GB for XP and Vista, 2 GB for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2003/20082.5 GBMicrosoft Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, 32-bit and 64-bit, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, 32-bit, Windows Server 2003 and 2008, SP1, SP2 and R2, 32-bit and 64-bitMicrosoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and most Office applications, OpenOfficeDictation, menu commands, editing commands, streamlined system commands, web searching -
Best budget alternative for Windows usersPros: highly accurate, included in Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems, excellent tutorials and user interfaceCons: steep learning curve, slower, fewer features than Dragon NaturallySpeakingnot avail.N/AWindowsN/A1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processorN/A, integrated with Windows Vista and Windows 7N/A, integrated with Windows Vista and Windows 7Integrated with Windows Vista and Windows 7Any application that supports Microsoft Text Services FrameworkDictation, menu commands, editing commands, system commands, web searching
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Best speech recognition software for MacPros: high degree of accuracy, advanced verbal commands, robust macro command-creationCons: can't mix typed and verbal commands, forgetful vocabulary editor780420123007MacSpeechS601A-G00-2.0Intel-based Mac2 GB3 GBMac OS X 10.6 Snow LeopardMac ApplicationsDictation, menu commands, editing commands, mouse control, custom commands
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Best speech recognition mobile appPros: highly accurate, speech recognition improves over time, simple, easy-to-use interfaceCons: internet connection required, 30-second buffer slows down dictation, no verbal correctionsnot avail.N/ANuanceN/AiOS 4.0 or laterN/A5.1 MBiPad, iPhone, iPod TouchDragon Dictation Notes, Facebook, Twitter, email, SMSDictation
