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Not sure which product is right for you? Start here. We've organised every option around the question that actually matters: what works best for your workflow.
Dragon Professional 16
Installed locally on Windows. Offline after activation. Deep custom vocabulary, macros, and text templates. The gold standard for high-volume users who need full control.
Explore Dragon ProfessionalSpeech Recognition Cloud
AI-powered, fast to set up, works across 100% of Windows apps without a dictation box. Flexible subscription, mobile app included. Ideal if you want modern, low-friction dictation.
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Get Help ChoosingWhat speech recognition actually changes
The right setup doesn't just speed up typing — it fundamentally changes how you work.
Finish reports faster
Most professionals dictate 3–4× faster than they type. Cut documentation time significantly every day.
Reduce admin workload
Spend less time at the keyboard and more time on the work that actually matters to your practice.
Work from anywhere
Cloud solutions let you dictate from any device. Desktop solutions give you full offline control.
Increase billable time
Time saved on admin is time recovered for clients, patients, or billable work.
Reduce burnout
End-of-day documentation fatigue is a real problem. Dictation dramatically reduces that cognitive load.
Specialist vocabulary built in
Medical, legal, and professional terms recognised accurately out of the box — customisable further.
How it works
Speech recognition is simpler than most people expect. Here's the entire process in three steps.
Speak naturally
Use your voice exactly as you would in conversation. No commands, no special syntax — just talk.
Words appear instantly
Your dictation is transcribed in real time into any application — documents, emails, clinical systems, anything.
Edit and finalise
Review, make any corrections, then export or send. Most users find they spend very little time editing.
Compare your options
Dragon Professional 16 and Speech Recognition Cloud represent the two most common paths. Here's how they compare on what matters most.
| Feature | Dragon Professional 16 | Speech Recognition Cloud ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Locally installed on Windows | ✓ Cloud-based, any Windows PC |
| Offline use | Yes — after initial activation | Internet connection required |
| Works in all Windows apps | Requires dictation box in some apps | ✓ Works in 100% of Windows apps |
| Setup experience | Traditional software installation | ✓ Fast, low-friction onboarding |
| Custom vocabulary | Deep customisation & text macros | Large vocabulary, AI-updated |
| Mobile app | Not included | ✓ Included |
| Pricing model | Perpetual licence from $994 | ✓ Subscription from $159/year AUD |
| Best for | High-volume users needing offline + full control | ✓ Modern, flexible, easy-to-use dictation |
Dragon Professional 16
Best for users who want local installation, offline capability, and deeper customisation including macros and text templates.
View Dragon Professional 16Speech Recognition Cloud
Modern AI-powered dictation for professionals who want fast setup, a mobile app, and a flexible subscription model.
Explore Speech Recognition CloudThe right choice depends on your workflow, whether you need offline use, and your preferred pricing model. Not sure? Ask us directly.
We're your advisor, not just your reseller
You can buy software anywhere. What you can't buy everywhere is the expertise to make it work properly for your specific workflow — from day one.
Setup & onboarding included
We don't just ship you a licence key. We help you configure, test, and launch your setup properly.
Ongoing Australian-based support
Real Australians, available when you need help. Not a ticket system in another timezone.
Tailored for medical & legal
We understand specialist vocabulary requirements, compliance considerations, and clinical workflows.
Honest advice — not just a sale
We'll tell you if a product isn't right for your use case, and recommend the one that actually is.
Dictate, then finalise with PDF software
Professionals who dictate directly into documents often pair their setup with PDF software for final formatting, signing, and distribution.
From spoken draft to polished document
Once you've dictated your report, letter, or file note, PDF software lets you review layouts, add signatures, save final versions, and distribute professionally — all without leaving your workflow.
Frequently asked questions
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