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What is Paraspeech?

Paraspeech is a cutting-edge speech-to-text app tailored for Mac and iOS that seamlessly transforms spoken words into structured text through a simple method of pressing, speaking, and releasing a button. Mac users can easily engage with the app by holding a specific hotkey at their chosen writing spot, articulating their thoughts naturally, and then letting go of the key; thereafter, Paraspeech processes the audio input and aims to directly insert the text into the active field, making use of clipboard functionality for text areas that don’t allow direct pasting. Those utilizing Apple Silicon Macs enjoy the advantage of local speech modes, which facilitate on-device transcription and offline usage after the initial setup, while various cloud options are also available depending on the selected backend. The application is equipped with fast local models supporting several languages, including English, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese, and provides dictation capabilities for 25 different languages, while its Multilingual Large model extends its coverage to over 100 languages when applicable. Additionally, the AI Rewriting feature can enhance lengthy and jumbled speech, transforming it into well-organized and polished text, using either Cloud Cleanup or an on-device rewrite model when available, significantly improving the user experience. This blend of features makes Paraspeech an exceptional tool for individuals looking to optimize their writing workflow through the convenience of voice input, thus appealing to a diverse range of users from students to professionals.

What is Apple Dictation?

Apple Dictation is a built-in feature in macOS that enables users to input text vocally in any application that accepts text entry. After activating the feature, users can start it by using the Microphone key, a custom keyboard shortcut, or by choosing Start Dictation, and they can end it by pressing the Escape key, the same shortcut, or the Microphone key once more. For Apple silicon Mac users, it is possible to continue typing while using dictation; the feature will resume listening once the user stops typing. Users can also give voice commands to add emoji, punctuation, new lines, and paragraphs, with the system automatically inserting commas, periods, and question marks in supported languages. Dictation can accommodate text of any length and will automatically stop after 30 seconds of silence. If macOS encounters uncertainty with a word, it highlights the text for users to select an alternative or correct it manually. Furthermore, users can activate multiple Dictation languages and switch between them seamlessly while speaking, along with the option to choose their desired microphone or let macOS select one automatically. This versatility not only enhances productivity but also significantly improves accessibility across various macOS applications, making it an invaluable tool for users.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Apple Notes
Gmail
Safari
Slack
Terminal

Integrations Supported

Apple Notes
Gmail
Safari
Slack
Terminal

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$14.99 per month
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

Free
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Paraspeech

Company Location

United States

Company Website

paraspeech.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Apple

Date Founded

1976

Company Location

United States

Company Website

support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-dictation-mh40584/mac

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