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Professional Speech Recognition

Professional speech recognition software

Professional Speech Recognition

Professional speech recognition software for Australian and New Zealand businesses, professionals, consultants, executives and teams that need faster document creation by voice.

This category includes Dragon Professional v16, Dragon Professional Anywhere and SpeechLive AI Speech Recognition. The right option depends on whether you need locally installed desktop dictation, cloud speech recognition, AI transcription, staff review or a flexible dictation setup across your organisation.

Product lifecycle note: Dragon Professional Anywhere remains available, but buyers should be aware it is scheduled for discontinuation in December 2026. New deployments should consider Dragon Professional v16 and SpeechLive AI Speech Recognition.
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Professional speech recognition software options

A complete range of professional speech recognition software for Australian and NZ businesses

Professional speech recognition is not one single type of software. Some users need fast dictation directly into documents, emails and business systems. Others need cloud speech recognition, AI transcription, recorded dictation, staff review or a centralised setup for multiple users. These are the main options to consider before choosing a product.

Dragon Professional v16 professional speech recognition software
On-premise speech recognition

Dragon Professional v16

Dragon Professional v16 is the leading locally installed Dragon option for professionals who want powerful desktop speech recognition. It suits users who dictate into documents, emails, reports, notes and business applications, with support for custom vocabulary, commands and Dragon learning tools that adapt to the way they dictate.

Dragon Professional v16 is available across the Dragon Pro v16 product range, including standalone and selected business licensing options.

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Dragon Professional Anywhere cloud speech recognition software
Cloud-based Dragon speech recognition

Dragon Professional Anywhere

Dragon Professional Anywhere is a cloud-based Dragon speech recognition option for organisations that need professional dictation without a traditional desktop Dragon installation on each workstation. It is best suited to existing Dragon Professional Anywhere users, larger deployments or firms with a clear short-term cloud Dragon requirement.

Please note that Dragon Professional Anywhere will be discontinued in December 2026 and officially reach end of life in December 2027.

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SpeechLive AI Speech Recognition for professional dictation and transcription
Cloud dictation and AI transcription

SpeechLive AI Speech Recognition

SpeechLive AI Speech Recognition suits professionals and teams who want cloud-based dictation, AI transcription, and speech-to-text in a single environment. It supports recorded dictation, mobile dictation, document review and smart transcription options for everyday business documentation.

Includes the SpeechLive mobile app and unlimited technical support.

Windows and Mac compatible.

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Which professional speech recognition option should I choose?

The best professional speech recognition setup depends on whether you need locally installed Dragon software, cloud-based Dragon dictation, AI transcription, recorded dictation or a system that supports multiple users.

I want desktop Dragon speech recognition

Dragon Professional v16 is the gold standard for users who want powerful on-premise speech recognition, custom vocabulary, commands and direct dictation into business applications. As an on-premises solution, the highly customisable vocabulary and advanced navigational voice commands are perfect for power users and those requiring an accessible solution.

I need cloud-based Dragon dictation

Consider Dragon Professional Anywhere for existing cloud Dragon users or a defined short-term requirement before its scheduled December 2026 discontinuation.  Dragon Professional Anywhere users should contact VoiceX to learn more about options going forward.

I need dictation, transcription and staff review

SpeechLive AI Speech Recognition covers all ways of working: live at-cursor speech recognition, speech-to-text from pre-recorded dictation, multispeak speech recognition, and an AI-powered smart transcript.  Windows and Mac compatible. 

I need a speech recognition solution for Mac

SpeechLive AI Speech Recognition has fast become the best-selling professional speech recognition solution for Mac users. With all the same voice-to-text options that are available when working within Windows, SpeechLive users can just as effectively use the SpeechLive AI Speech Recognition within a macOS environment.

Professional speech recognition, dictation and AI transcription are not the same thing

Before choosing speech-to-text software, it helps to separate traditional speech recognition from recorded dictation and AI transcription.

Traditional speech recognition

Usually, one speaker dictates directly into software, often at the cursor in Word, Outlook, business systems, CRM platforms, reporting tools or other text fields.

Recorded dictation

Captures voice as an audio file so it can be transcribed, reviewed, corrected or routed to support staff before the final document is completed.

AI transcription

Converts recorded speech into editable text and may include smart punctuation, formatting, correction or summary options depending on the software and plan.

Human review remains important. Speech recognition and AI transcription can support faster document creation, but business-critical documents should still be checked before being sent, filed or relied on.  Consider a speech recognition solution that offers a dictation and transcription workflow to enable 3rd party review and correction.

Dragon Professional Anywhere lifecycle note

Dragon Professional Anywhere remains available to purchase until December 2026

Dragon Professional Anywhere remains available, but it is scheduled to be discontinued in December 2026. Subscribers will be able to continue using Dragon Professional Anywhere until it reaches end-of-life on 30th December 2027.  No renewals will be processed after December 2026. Professional users considering new deployments should consider Dragon Professional v16 or the latest SpeechLive AI Speech Recognition as long-term alternatives. Contact VoiceX to discuss your requirements.

Note: Dragon Professional Anywhere will officially reach end of life in December 2027.

Why choose VoiceX

Specialist advice for professional speech recognition and document creation

Since 2003, VoiceX has supplied specialist document-creation technology to professionals across Australia and New Zealand.

We are proud to be certified partners of Nuance and Philips, supplying, supporting, and training clients throughout Asia Pacific. Contact VoiceX for volume license pricing and reseller applications.

Professional speech recognition FAQs

What is the best professional speech recognition software?
The best professional speech recognition software depends on how you work. Dragon Professional v16 suits desktop dictation with custom vocabulary and commands, Dragon Professional Anywhere suits defined cloud Dragon requirements before its scheduled discontinuation, and SpeechLive suits teams that need cloud dictation, AI transcription and document review.
Is Dragon Professional Anywhere still available in Australia?
Yes. Dragon Professional Anywhere remains available, but it is scheduled to be discontinued in December 2026 and made end-of-life in December 2027. New buyers should consider whether it suits a short-term requirement or whether Dragon Professional v16 or SpeechLive AI Speech Recognition is a better long-term fit.
Is Dragon Professional v16 better than Dragon Professional Anywhere?
Dragon Professional v16 is usually the stronger long-term option for users who want locally installed Dragon speech recognition, advanced custom vocabulary and commands. Dragon Professional Anywhere may still suit existing cloud Dragon users or organisations with a specific short-term deployment requirement.
What is the difference between Dragon and SpeechLive?
Dragon is typically used for direct speech recognition, where one person dictates text into documents, emails or applications. SpeechLive is a cloud-based dictation and transcription environment that supports recorded dictation, AI transcription, mobile dictation, and staff review.
Does professional speech recognition work with Microsoft Word and Outlook?
Professional speech recognition is commonly used for dictating into Word, Outlook, browser-based systems and business applications. Compatibility can depend on the software, version, operating environment and microphone setup, so it is worth checking your requirements before purchasing.
Do professional speech recognition documents still need to be reviewed?
Yes. Speech recognition and AI transcription can help create documents faster, but important documents should still be reviewed before they are sent, stored, filed or relied on.

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