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SpeechTexter

by SpeechTexter · Since 2014
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Quick facts
VendorSpeechTexter
Year launched2014
StatusActive
LocationN/A
Countries servedGlobal
Languages79
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierYES
Free trialNO
Contact salesNO

About SpeechTexter

SpeechTexter is a free web-based speech-to-text converter that allows users to dictate text using their voice. It supports over 70 languages and relies on Google's speech recognition technology.

SpeechTexter is a free, ad-supported web application for converting speech to text. It operates directly in the browser, primarily Google Chrome, and leverages Google's speech recognition technology for real-time transcription. The tool supports over 70 languages, making it accessible to a global user base. Key features include continuous dictation, custom voice commands for inserting text, and basic formatting automation like auto-capitalization and punctuation. It is particularly useful for individuals with disabilities that hinder typing, as well as for users looking to increase productivity by dictating notes, emails, or other documents. The application requires no registration or installation and is free to use. It runs on desktop operating systems via Chrome and on Android devices, but is not compatible with iOS. Since it is a free tool, there are no pricing plans, and support is limited to on-site instructions.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Does not automatically cut off or time out during long pauses while dictating long documents.
  • Solves punctuation and technical term accuracy by letting users customize speech triggers.
  • Powered by Google's voice recognition, providing high accuracy across diverse global languages.
  • Instant access via browser without creating an account or paying subscription fees.
Cons
  • Speech processing relies on Google's cloud voice recognition API.
  • Lacks advanced collaborative team workspace tools or multi-speaker identification.
  • Requires Google Chrome or Chromium-based browsers (Edge, Opera, Brave) to function.

Features

Key features

Real-time Speech Recognition

Converts spoken words into text continuously and in real-time using Google's speech recognition engine.

Multi-Language Support

Supports dictation in over 70 languages and dialects, including English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin.

Custom Voice Commands

Allows users to create custom commands for inserting frequently used text snippets or performing actions.

Cross-Platform Browser Support

Functions within the Google Chrome browser on desktop operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux) and some browsers on Android.

Text Customization

Offers settings to automatically capitalize sentences, add periods, and control other formatting options.

Additional features

Autosave Functionality

Automatically saves dictated text to the browser's local cache to prevent data loss.

Dark Theme

Provides a dark mode option for user comfort in low-light environments.

Word Counter

Displays a running count of the words transcribed.

Plain Text Operations

Includes buttons to copy or paste text without carrying over formatting.

Microphone Control

Allows setting a keyboard shortcut to toggle the microphone on and off.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
79
Interface languages
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Interface languages

AfrikaansAlbanianAmharicArabicArmenianAzerbaijaniBasqueBengaliBosnianBulgarianBurmeseCatalanChineseCroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishEstonianFilipinoFinnishFrenchGalicianGeorgianGermanGreekGujaratiHebrewHindiHungarianIcelandicIndonesianItalianJapaneseJavaneseKannadaKazakhKhmerKinyarwandaKoreanLaoLatvianLithuanianMacedonianMalayMalayalamMarathiMongolianNepaliNorwegian BokmålPersianPolishPortuguesePunjabiRomanianRussianSerbianSinhalaSlovakSlovenianSouthern SothoSpanishSundaneseSwahiliSwatiSwedishTamilTeluguThaiTsongaTswanaTurkishUkrainianUrduUzbekVendaVietnameseXhosaZulu

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