open source - Is there a free alternative to Windows speech recognition?
2014-03
Wikis
I've been using Windows Vista's speech recognition. In theory it is great because I can command my computer and dictate to it. In practice it is buggy (stops responding) and doesn't understand a lot of words. (Many times I've said Backspace and exactly that word has appeared on the screen!)
Is there a good, preferably free and / or open source alternative?
hbdgaf
Good = Dragon naturally speaking. Good and free/open...not that I am aware of
edit: Nuance software provides several applications. From PC to Mac and apps for mobiles. The mobile app for iPhone is a free download.
http://www.nuance.com/dragon/index.htm
Mouse over individuals menu and you should see all of their software options.
Wikis
I have since found the excellent Dragon Dictation app - but that's for the iPhone. Shame there is not a free Windows version.
jmfsg
my primary language is spanish, but I use all my software in english, including windows; however I'd like to use speech recognition in spanish.
Do you know if there's a way to use vista's speech recognition in other language than the primary os language?
Gab Royer
Well you could use Spanish if your OS was in Spanish. From MS knowledge base.