Speech recognition for Windows · Free forever, 30 days of Professional on us

Hold the spacebar.
Say something.

Speech Recognition Cloud (SRC) is dictation software for Windows, built for healthcare, legal, education, government and enterprise.

Try it below: the real engine, in your browser, punctuation included. Every signup gets 30 days of Professional, unlimited.

  1. 1Hold your SPACEBAR
  2. 2Say a sentence
  3. 3Let go. It types.
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ToSarah Chen
SubjectThursday meeting
Ready
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Then try saying “new paragraph” → “exclamation mark” → ! “thumbs up emoji” → 👍

Speak, stop, and the paragraph appears, punctuated. Try the live demo on a computer.

Download free for Windows

Includes 30 days of Professional, unlimited. The Windows app does this in Word, Outlook, your records system, anywhere your cursor is. Windows 10/11.

Use all of it for a month.
Then decide.

Download free
Day 1

Sign up and download. You're on Professional straight away, with unlimited dictation.

Days 1 to 30

Everything unlocked: Ultra Accuracy Mode, AI Modes, templates, screen OCR and the mobile app.

Day 31

Keep Professional, or do nothing and drop to Free: 20 minutes a month, yours to keep.

Watch speech recognition do real work

All videos
Live dictation demo, start to finish
A progress note, dictated
A progress note, dictated
Medical · 1:38
Deutsch: one of 57 languages
Deutsch: one of 57 languages
Languages · 1:39
AI Modes: write, rewrite, reply
AI Modes: write, rewrite, reply
Professional · 1:01

20 seconds, no sound

Talk into Word. Stop. The paragraph lands, punctuated.

A note from the founder

After 28 years deploying speech recognition, we built a simpler alternative to traditional dictation systems. I have watched what works, what frustrates people, and what they actually need. This product is the answer for most users.

Russell BewsellFounder and CEO · LinkedIn

  • 28 years deploying speech recognition in Australian hospitals, courts, and government departments
  • Supported tens of thousands of professionals across healthcare, legal, government, and enterprise
  • Presented the national Dragonology training series across Australia in 2017
  • Built this product based on what real users need, not what a marketing department imagines

Speech-to-text features, the short version

Works inAny Windows app with a cursorWord, Outlook, Chrome, medical records, web forms.
SetupNo voice trainingInstall, choose a microphone, dictate. No profiles, no calibration.
Languages57On Free, Personal and Professional. See the full list.
PunctuationAutomaticSpeak naturally. Commas, full stops and capitals go in.
MobileYour phone as a microphoneiPhone and Android, on Professional and Medical Ultra.
Your audioProcessed, then discardedNever stored. Never used to train AI models.

Speech recognition for your line of work

Pricing

30 days of Professional, on us.

Then keep Professional at $159 a year, choose Personal at $99 a year, or stay on Free at 20 minutes a month. Prices in USD, converted at checkout.

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Speech recognition questions people ask

What happens after the 30 days?

Every new account gets 30 days of Professional with unlimited dictation. After 30 days you move to the Free plan, 20 minutes a month, unless you choose a paid plan. Your account and settings stay as they are.

Why doesn't text appear while I'm speaking?

Speech Recognition Cloud (SRC) uses cloud-based AI processing rather than older word-by-word dictation. You turn the microphone on, dictate naturally, then turn it off and the full paragraph appears at once, fully punctuated and formatted. This approach gives much higher accuracy because the AI uses full-sentence context.

Do I need to train it or set anything up?

No. Install and start dictating. No voice profiles, no calibration. The cloud AI handles accuracy from day one and improves automatically as models are updated.

Is my data secure?

Yes. Audio is processed and immediately discarded. Transcribed text is delivered to your cursor and not stored on our servers. Your data is never used to train AI models. All connections are encrypted. The Medical Ultra tier deliberately excludes AI Modes to further protect patient privacy.

Can I use this on Mac or mobile?

The PC application is Windows only (Windows 10/11). However, Professional and Medical Ultra plans include a mobile companion app for iPhone and Android. The mobile app acts as a wireless microphone for your PC, or in Voice Notes mode it lets you dictate complete documents on your phone and send them to your active PC. Mac support for the main application is not yet available - subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

What microphone do I need?

Your built-in laptop microphone or webcam mic will work. For the best results, we recommend a quality USB desktop microphone or headset. Professional and Medical Ultra users can also use their iPhone or Android as a wireless microphone via the mobile companion app.

How many computers can I install it on?

You can install Speech Recognition Cloud on multiple computers and move between them as needed. Each licence is for one person, so you can use it on different PCs (home, work, laptop), but only one device can be active at a time.

Does it work with accents?

Yes. The cloud AI handles accent variation well and is designed for diverse speakers and real-world environments. For best results in noisy conditions, use a headset or directional microphone.

What does 'up to 20 minutes continuous' mean?

Once you turn the microphone on, you can talk for up to 20 minutes in one uninterrupted session before you need to turn the mic off. During that whole period, SRC listens to full sentences and paragraphs for better context and cleaner text. You can turn the mic on and off whenever you want. This limit only affects extremely long continuous speeches. This does not affect your monthly usage. Paid plans give you unlimited dictation every month.

How does the mobile app work?

Professional and Medical Ultra plans include a mobile companion app for iPhone and Android. It has two modes. Wireless microphone mode turns your phone into a high-quality mic for your PC - useful when you do not have a headset or your laptop mic is poor. Voice Notes mode lets you dictate complete documents on your phone while you are away from your desk - the text is sent to your active PC ready to paste into any Windows application. Useful for ward rounds, field work, or anywhere you need to capture longer dictations without your PC in front of you. See the mobile setup guide for instructions.

Why doesn't the Medical Ultra plan include AI Modes?

AI Modes are deliberately excluded from the Medical Ultra plan to protect patient privacy. AI Modes involve sending text to AI models for processing (write, rewrite, answer, reply). In clinical contexts, this creates an unnecessary data flow with patient information. The Medical Ultra plan focuses on what clinicians actually need - fast, accurate dictation with specialised medical vocabularies - while keeping the data path as tight as possible. Professional plan users who do not handle clinical information get full access to AI Modes.

How many languages are supported?

57 languages are currently supported on Free, Personal, and Professional plans, and the list is growing. The Medical Ultra tier is English only for now.

Is there a free version?

Yes. The Free plan gives you 20 minutes of dictation per month with core features. No credit card required. AI modes, custom vocabulary, and Ultra Accuracy are available on higher tiers.

What is this? Is it a meeting transcription tool?

No. Speech Recognition Cloud is cursor-based speech to text software. You place your cursor where you want text to appear, speak, and the text is typed at the cursor. It is not a meeting recorder, not an AI note-taker, and not a transcription service. It replaces typing with voice.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. All paid plans are annual subscriptions and you can cancel anytime. There are no lock-in contracts.