Dictation/Speech-to-Text Apps and Software
Speech to text (STT) (also known as "voice to text", "voice recognition", "live transcription",
or "dictation") uses automated speech recognition (ASR) to convert spoken words into
digital text. This is the same functionality that allows you to create text messsages
using the microphone feature in your phone or how Zoom creates automatic live captions.
STT can be used as an alternative to typing or to transcribe other audio, such as
lectures or recorded files.
Free/ Low Cost AT for Dictation/Speech-to-Text listed below:
Many Office 365 programs (Word, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint) include the "Dictate" feature. The web
version of Microsoft Word also includes a "Transcribe" feature, which is described
in more detail on our Notetaking page.
Features:
- Speech-to-text Chrome extension to assist with dictating e-mails
- Built into Gmail account
- Supports 60 languages
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome extension
Features:
- Speech-to-text web application
- Allows for the ability to copy, save, publish, tweet, play, e-mail, or print dictated
text
- Supports 100 languages
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Web Application for Chrome Browser
Features:
- Speech recognition software that recognizes your works and transcribes them
- Dictate words into text messages, e-mails, social media, or paste into other apps
and programs using the clipboard feature
- Hands-free, quick dictation for anyone on the go
Cost: Free trial for seven days, $15/month after seven days
Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Features:
- Voice typing to dictate text on the go
- Includes other features as well: emoji search, handwriting, multilingual typing, glide
typing and google translate
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone; Android
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, e-mail, save
to computer, and print
- Zoom options available
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Web Application for Chrome Browser
Features:
- Allows you to create text for any purpose. You can speak to write documents, create
e-mails, blog posts, tweets, etc.
- Dictate one sentence at a time
- When done, copy and paste it into your document
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource
Features:
- Extension for Google Chrome that allows you to type by simply speaking out loud
- Create a shortcut for easy use with other applications
- Speak your punctuation or click the buttons to add it to the text
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Features:
- Control a Mac, iPad, iPhone by voice
- Used with Siri speech-recognition engine
- Customizable vocabulary for commands
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Mac, iOS: iPad, iPhone
Features:
- Control a computer by voice
- Trains to the user’s voice
- Uses commands to navigate a computer
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Built-In to Windows Operating System
Features:
- Type and edit by speaking in Google Docs or in Google Slides speaker notes
- Correct mistakes without moving your cursor
- No training needed
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Built-In Chrome Browser Option
