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Dragon Legal Anywhere Discontinuation Announced
Dragon Legal Anywhere is still available from VoiceX.
Let us help you find the right alternative.
In July 2026, Microsoft announced it will discontinue Dragon Legal Anywhere. Australian and New Zealand legal professionals can still purchase and renew Dragon Legal Anywhere until 30 December 2026 from VoiceX, and it will remain supported until 30 December 2027.
VoiceX Sales Available Until
30 December 2026
Product Support Continues Until
30 December 2027
Legal speech recognition migration option
SpeechLive Legal Direct
SpeechLive Legal Direct adds specialist legal speech recognition at the cursor in compatible desktop applications, with custom vocabulary and supported voice commands. Use it with SpeechLive Pro or Enterprise for dictation, transcription and delegated review. Background recognition, multi-speaker transcription, Smart Transcript, refinement and summaries remain part of the wider SpeechLive speech-recognition offering.
See the SpeechLive Legal Direct platform →AI-assisted legal document drafting
SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant
SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant uses dictation, recorded conversations and supporting files to create structured legal drafts from templates. Review the source material, check the draft and approve the final document. Add this document-generation capability when your team needs more than speech-to-text; the SpeechLive Legal Direct module is a separate capability.
See SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant →VoiceX can help plan your SpeechLive setup, test the applications your team uses, configure authors and typists, and provide implementation, training and Australian-based support. SpeechLive offers Windows, Mac, browser and mobile access, with capabilities depending on the app and configuration.
Dragon Legal Anywhere Alternatives Comparison
Compare Dragon Legal Anywhere, SpeechLive and Dragon Professional v16.
Compare Dragon Legal Anywhere with alternative speech recognition solutions suitable for lawyers and legal firms.
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| Capability | Dragon Legal Anywhere |
SpeechLive Legal Direct | SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant | Dragon Professional v16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Cloud legal speech recognition | Specialist speech recognition | AI document drafting | Windows dictation and voice control |
| Platform and deployment | Cloud | Cloud | Cloud | Windows desktop |
| Real-time dictation at the cursor | ✓ | ✓ | + | ✓ |
| Windows and Mac compatible | ✕ Windows only |
✓ | ✓ | ✕ Windows only |
| Included mobile app | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Traditional dictation and transcription workflow | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | + |
| Multi-speaker transcription | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI-refined transcripts, summaries and insights | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI-assisted legal document creation | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Human review with retained source audio | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | + |
| Legal practice and document management integrations | ✕ | + Enterprise |
+ Enterprise |
✕ |
| Voice navigation, editing and formatting | ✓ | ✓ | + | ✓ |
SpeechLive includes its dictation and transcription foundation. SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant adds document drafting; at-cursor dictation and voice editing use the selected speech-recognition module. VoiceX can check application-specific requirements during setup.
On-Premise Speech Recognition Software
Dragon Professional v16.
The original on-premises speech recognition software.
Dragon Professional v16 is locally installed speech recognition software for Windows 11. Perfect for users who prioritise advanced voice commands, document navigation, custom vocabulary, boilerplate insertion, advanced scripting and application control by voice.
Dragon Professional v16 Speech Recognition
VoiceX Legal Speech Recognition Services
Migration, implementation, training and support—not just software licensing.
Successful speech recognition depends on the applications, microphones, document process and users around it. VoiceX supports Australian and New Zealand legal organisations from initial assessment through rollout and ongoing use.
Dragon Migration Planning
Assess Dragon Legal Anywhere users, applications, custom words, commands and mobility requirements before selecting and testing the replacement.
Configuration & Implementation
Configure authors, typists, teams, security settings, microphones, speech recognition and review processes around the way your legal team works.
End-User Training & Support
Practical training for accurate dictation, correction, vocabulary, reusable text, desktop, browser, mobile, recording and Human-in-the-Loop review.
Already use Dragon? VoiceX can train Dragon users regardless of where or when the software was purchased.
Legal Speech Recognition FAQs
Let VoiceX answer your questions about legal speech recognition
What is the best alternative to Dragon Legal Anywhere?
SpeechLive Legal Direct is a cloud speech-recognition option to assess when moving from Dragon Legal Anywhere. VoiceX can test your applications, vocabulary, commands and review process before recommending a migration. Add SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant when you also need structured legal drafts from audio and supporting files. Dragon Professional v16 remains an option for locally installed Windows dictation.
Can I still buy or renew Dragon Legal Anywhere in Australia or New Zealand?
Yes. Although its future discontinuation has been announced, Dragon Legal Anywhere is available from VoiceX until 30 December 2026. The product will continue to be supported until 30 December 2027.
Can my legal team use SpeechLive on Windows and Mac?
SpeechLive offers Windows and Mac access, plus browser and mobile options. SpeechLive Legal Direct inserts recognised text at the cursor in compatible desktop applications. VoiceX can check your operating system, applications and required commands during a trial.
What is the difference between SpeechLive Legal Direct and SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant?
SpeechLive Legal Direct converts dictated speech into text and supports voice-driven editing in compatible applications. SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant uses audio and supporting material to generate a structured legal draft from a template. Both sit within the SpeechLive platform, with the responsible professional reviewing and approving the final result.
What is the best on-premise legal speech recognition software?
Dragon Professional v16 is the best on-premise option. It provides real-time dictation, personal vocabulary, Auto-Texts, advanced commands, application navigation and single-speaker recorded-audio transcription. Dragon Professional v16 can also be integrated with SpeechExec Dictation and Transcription workflow solutions for background speech recognition and third-party review and correction.
Can VoiceX help migrate our legal team from Dragon?
Yes. VoiceX can assess your existing Dragon environment, identify user and application requirements, and advise you on the best options for your firm. VoiceX can also arrange trials and provide end-user training for authors and support staff, with ongoing support tailored to your requirements.
VoiceX Legal Speech Recognition Specialists
Let VoiceX help you find the best legal speech recognition for your firm.
Tell us what your lawyers dictate, which applications they use and who reviews their documents. VoiceX will recommend the right combination of SpeechLive Legal Direct, SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant, implementation, training and support.