Speech Recognition, Explained.

Dragon vs AI Speech Recognition: Which One Is Right For You?

Should you choose the lifelong industry standard or the new technology? Get the facts. Compare. Download.

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Comparison at a glance.

Dragon Professional and Speech Recnognition Cloud are entirely different technologies. Whether you prioritise offline control, instant setup, or flexibility across devices, there are several factors to consider… here’s how they compare:

Dragon Professional 16

Locally installed, Windows
$ 649 license
  • Dictate into a box, then copy into your app
  • Setup, configuration, and voice training
  • Limited in browsers and modern tools
  • Structured dictation
  • Say “comma”, “period”, etc.
  • Manual updates
  • Works offline
  • 1 PC per licence

Speech Recognition Cloud

Locally installed, Windows
FREE forever
  • Speak directly where you type
  • No training or configuration required
  • No voice profile required
  • Works anywhere you can type
  • Automatic punctuation as you speak
  • Continuously updated via the cloud
  • Requires Internet connection
  • Multiple PCs per license