Windows Speech Recognition Alternatives

Windows Speech Recognition is described as 'Makes using a keyboard and mouse optional. You can control your PC with your voice and dictate text instead' and is a audio transcription tool in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Windows Speech Recognition for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Windows Speech Recognition alternative is Handy STT, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Speech Recognition are Vibe Transcribe, Voxtral, FUTO Voice Input and Speech Note.

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  1. This utility has been designed for speech recognition users who use voice macros to switch between open applications and tray icons. It works on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 operating systems, both 32-bit and 64-bit.

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    • Windows
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  2. Dictation.io icon
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    Dictation is a free online speech recognition software that will help you write emails, documents and essays using your voice narration and without typing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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  3. Express Dictate software is a voice recording program that works like a dictaphone. It lets you use your PC or Mac to send dictation to your typist by email, Internet or over the computer network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. Wryte icon
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    Dictation software for blogger and other webworkers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. VoxCommando icon
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    VoxCommando is a speech recognition and command utility that can be used for home automation, as an assistive tool to speed up everyday tasks, or simply because it is fun and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. tazti icon
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    tazti is state of the art Speech Recognition & Voice Recognition software. Use tazti to open files, like music, by voice control, or play PC Games, control applications, programs, and robots by voice command!.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. BetterDictation is your personal scribe. You speak, and it will quickly and flawless transcribe into any app.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. SpeechTexter icon
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    SpeechTexter is an online multi-language real-time speech recognizer, that can help you type long documents, emails, blog posts with your voice. The accuracy improves with better microphone quality and lower noise in background.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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  9. Txtify icon
     1 like

    Free, open-source AI tool that turns audio, video, and YouTube links into text and subtitles — self-hosted with one Docker command, with optional DeepL translation.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  10. VoiceBox MD icon
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    Dictation and Transcription Software for Medical and Dental Professionals. Works with most EHRs like PracticeFusion, AthenaHealth, Dentrix, OpenDental, Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, etc. Affordable and powered by AI.

    21 VoiceBox MD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. SpeechFlow icon
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    Accurate speech-to-text API for all languages beyond just English.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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