Dictation software for home use

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#300527 15-Sep-2022 18:11

Hi all
We are looking at getting some dictation type software for home use. Have had a look at the Dragon Naturally Speaking packages which I have a recommendation for.

I was wondering if anyone used anything similar but didn't cost as much, and could comment on its effectiveness and how easy it is to use. Looking for something that's not frustrating to use.

Thanks in advance

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#2968751 15-Sep-2022 18:13

What OS?

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#2968774 15-Sep-2022 19:44

What are you using it for?

Assuming Windows and for writing documents in Word, the latest versions come with built-in speech to text.

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gabba

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#2968782 15-Sep-2022 20:13

OS = Windows and Android. It's mainly going to be used for collecting thoughts and ideas on a trip home on the bus, or documenting reviews. I'm not too sure how long it will get used for hence my reluctance to buy Dragon Naturally Speaking as a first up option

I had a go with the word version on desktop, and it was an amusing, but not particularly accurate experience! It's not me who will be using it so my partner may have better luck. Will give it a go

Dictation on Android using Gboard seemed to be ok. I suspect though it's only going to be a note taking method rather that a full document creation experience. That might do.

Any other thoughts / comments appreciated.

Thanks heaps

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#2968783 15-Sep-2022 20:23

gabba: Hi all
We are looking at getting some dictation type software for home use. Have had a look at the Dragon Naturally Speaking packages which I have a recommendation for.

I was wondering if anyone used anything similar but didn't cost as much, and could comment on its effectiveness and how easy it is to use. Looking for something that's not frustrating to use.

Thanks in advance

You could try AWS Transcribe- set up a free account and that give you 60 minutes to try it out

Link Here

Ongoing costs looks to be about 5c per minute (us $0.024 per minute)

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#2968820 15-Sep-2022 20:38

I've just starting trying the one built into Windows. So far... Android recognition is much better.