Speech-to-Text
Speech-to-Text is also known as dictation. This can be through digital assistants like Siri, Cortana, Hey Google, or Alexa. For more advanced features, see the following options. The page split between Paid and Free apps. The device or operating system is specified.
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Paid
Dragon Naturally Speaking (Windows only)
Dragon is a long time staple in dictation software. There are 3 options for purchase depending on budget and need. It allows the user to access their entire computer, not just pieces of it (like the dictation options above).
Free
Apple
If you have an iPad, iPhone, iMac, or Macbook update to the latest version and you will have a dictation feature called “Voice Commands” that allows you to control your entire device using only your voice.
Voice Commands for iPhone or iPad
Windows
Windows has it's own dictation software. It does not have as wide reaching support as Apple or Android as of now.
Diction on Windows Information
Android
Voice Access provides Android users a hands free experience. It can be used with text editing, navigation, opening apps, and more.
Chrome & G Suite
Google Docs
This word processor provides its own internal dictation features.
Google Docs Diction Information
Dictation for Gmail