About Dragon
Dragon is a speech recognition software that converts spoken words into text. It allows users to create documents, control applications, and automate workflows by voice.
Dragon is a long-standing and powerful speech recognition software, now part of Microsoft's portfolio after its acquisition of Nuance. It enables professionals to create documents, emails, and reports simply by speaking, boasting speeds up to three times faster than typing with up to 99% accuracy. The software is available in various editions tailored to specific industries, including legal, law enforcement, and general business, each with specialized vocabularies. Deployment options are flexible, with locally installed versions like Dragon Professional v16 for Windows, and cloud-native solutions like Dragon Professional Anywhere. A mobile app, Dragon Anywhere, extends dictation capabilities to iOS and Android devices. While pricing is not publicly listed and requires sales contact, the platform offers extensive documentation and support resources. It's a robust tool for individuals and organizations looking to boost productivity and reduce transcription costs.
Pros & Cons
- High accuracy speech recognition powered by deep learning technology.
- Offers specialized versions with custom vocabularies for legal, law enforcement, and other professions.
- Supports both desktop (Windows) and mobile (iOS/Android) platforms.
- Allows for extensive customization with custom voice commands and word lists.
- Can transcribe from live dictation as well as pre-recorded audio files.
- Pricing is not publicly available and requires contacting the sales team.
- Primarily focused on Windows for desktop; no native Mac version mentioned for latest releases.
- The full feature set may have a learning curve for new users.
Features
Key features
Dictate documents up to three times faster than typing with high accuracy.
Control your computer, format text, and create custom commands to automate repetitive tasks.
Offers versions with built-in vocabularies for legal, law enforcement, and other professional fields.
Available as a cloud-native solution (Dragon Anywhere) or a locally installed desktop application (Dragon Professional).
The Dragon Anywhere mobile app for iOS and Android allows for document creation and editing on the go.
Additional features
Transcribe pre-recorded audio files from a single speaker or batch files.
Achieves high recognition accuracy, adapting to user accents and background noise.
Add industry-specific terms or frequently used text passages for faster dictation.
The latest versions are optimized for Windows 11 and are backward-compatible with Windows 10.
The Nuance Management Center allows for centralized user management, settings, and custom vocabularies for enterprise deployments.
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About Dragon
Dragon is a speech recognition software that converts spoken words into text. It allows users to create documents, control applications, and automate workflows by voice.
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Dragon's In-App Market Place
Does Dragon have an in-app market place?
Yes
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0
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Pros & Cons
- High accuracy speech recognition powered by deep learning technology.
- Offers specialized versions with custom vocabularies for legal, law enforcement, and other professions.
- Supports both desktop (Windows) and mobile (iOS/Android) platforms.
- Allows for extensive customization with custom voice commands and word lists.
- Can transcribe from live dictation as well as pre-recorded audio files.
- Pricing is not publicly available and requires contacting the sales team.
- Primarily focused on Windows for desktop; no native Mac version mentioned for latest releases.
- The full feature set may have a learning curve for new users.
Dragon's Support Options
Contact
(800) 654 1187Documentation
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