The Philips SpeechLive Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Philips SpeechLive in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Philips SpeechLive
The Insider’s Guide
Cloud dictation and speech recognition for legal and health teams
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among voice dictation apps, read from Philips SpeechLive’s own pages.
Made by Speech Processing Solutions · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Philips SpeechLive’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Philips SpeechLive’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 2 of the 42 other voice dictation apps we grade
Philips SpeechLive is a subscription dictation service sold mainly to legal, healthcare and other professional teams. A base Workflow plan records and routes dictations, and higher plans add speech recognition at the cursor in desktop apps and AI-drafted documents or clinical notes. Prices below are the US ones.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Philips SpeechLive, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It has accounts, hardware and a workflow to set up.
- 1
Best for professional dictation for legal and health work
Philips SpeechLive is a dictation and transcription service for professionals, with apps on desktop and phone and support for Philips microphones.
- 2
Paid plans start at $21.90 a month for each person
As its pricing page puts it: $21.90 per user / month, billed annually, excl. tax.
- 3
You can try it first
Two-week free trial with all Enterprise features, no credit card, up to 10 users and 200 speech recognition minutes per user
- 4
It runs on 5 platforms
Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Dictation workflow
Authors record on a phone app, in a browser or by uploading a file, and the dictation can be assigned to a typist or team with task tracking.
- 6
Speech recognition at the cursor
The Direct plans use a desktop app that types into supported Windows and macOS applications and supports voice commands for navigation, editing and formatting.
- 7
AI document drafts
The AI Assistant plans turn dictation into structured documents from system or custom templates, and the draft can be edited with plain-language instructions.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 2 of 42
That is against the other voice dictation apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Philips SpeechLive you would be making dictation that types into any app on your computer. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Philips SpeechLive at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $21.90 per user / month, billed annually, excl. tax
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Two-week free trial with all Enterprise features, no credit card, up to 10 users and 200 speech recognition minutes per user
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- Speech Processing Solutions
- Category
- Voice Dictation
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for professional dictation for legal and health work
Philips SpeechLive is a dictation and transcription service for professionals, with apps on desktop and phone and support for Philips microphones. It's priced per user at $21.90 a month and up, billed yearly, and typed transcripts cost extra per minute.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | Workflow is $21.90 a user a month on yearly billing, excluding tax, past the category's dearest-tenth line of $19.99. Legal and Health plans run from $47.80 to $103. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A two-week free trial with all Enterprise features and no credit card, for up to 10 users and 200 minutes each. No free plan. |
| Features | B | Dictation workflow, speech recognition at the cursor, AI drafts, clinical notes and hardware support. Nothing in the listing is missing from the core job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. It has accounts, hardware and a workflow to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and a browser extension, with Philips SpeechMike and its device connector. No API or wider integration list. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Philips SpeechLive is for
- Fits if you dictate legal or medical documents and use Philips hardware
- Works for teams that pass dictation to typists in a workflow
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you buy for yourself: every plan is per user, billed yearly, excluding tax
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as there isn't one after the two-week trial
- Watch out: the AI Assistant plans are $54 for 2026, then $76.80 from 2027
- Watch out: typed transcription is billed per minute from a prepaid balance, from $1.39 a minute
- Not for you if you have an Intel Mac, which uses a legacy version
Good to know
Good for
- Law firms that dictate documents and use typists
- Clinics that want AI-drafted consultation notes
- Teams already using Philips dictation hardware
Worth knowing
- No free plan; all prices are per user, billed annually, and exclude tax.
- The AI Assistant plans are shown at an introductory $54.00 for 2026, rising to $76.80 from 2027.
- The desktop app is listed for Windows and Apple Silicon Macs; Intel Macs use a legacy version.
- Typed transcription is billed per minute from a prepaid balance, from $1.39 per minute for English.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$21.90
A month to start, for each person
Philips SpeechLive is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $21.90 per user / month, billed annually, excl. tax.
Workflow
$21.90
per user / month, billed annually, excl. tax
Records and routes dictations: mobile app and file upload, browser recorder, task assignment and tracking, and links to third-party software.
Legal Direct / Professional Direct
$47.80
per user / month, billed annually, excl. tax
Workflow plus speech recognition at the cursor in supported desktop apps, with voice commands and custom vocabulary. Unlimited under fair use.
Legal / Professional AI Assistant
$76.80
per user / month, billed annually, excl. tax, from 2027
Direct plan plus unlimited AI-drafted documents from templates, natural-language editing, and PDFs or images as extra sources. The page shows an introductory $54.00 for 2026.
Health AI Assistant
$103.00
per user / month, billed annually, excl. tax
Workflow plus unlimited AI-generated clinical notes from consultations, with specialty templates.
Trying it first
Two-week free trial with all Enterprise features, no credit card, up to 10 users and 200 speech recognition minutes per user
Read from speechlive.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
Introductory 2026 price on the AI Assistant plans
The Legal and Professional AI Assistant bundles are listed at $54.00 per user per month, billed annually, for 2026, then $76.80 from 2027.
Stated on speechlive.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
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Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension
Cloud dictation and speech recognition for legal and health teams. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, transcription, dictation, clinical notes.
Dictation workflow, speech recognition at the cursor, AI drafts, clinical notes and hardware support.
- Dictation workflow
- Authors record on a phone app, in a browser or by uploading a file, and the dictation can be assigned to a typist or team with task tracking.
- Speech recognition at the cursor
- The Direct plans use a desktop app that types into supported Windows and macOS applications and supports voice commands for navigation, editing and formatting.
- AI document drafts
- The AI Assistant plans turn dictation into structured documents from system or custom templates, and the draft can be edited with plain-language instructions.
- Clinical notes
- The Health AI Assistant plan generates clinical notes from consultations, with specialty templates.
- Human transcription service
- Typed transcripts can be bought from a prepaid balance, at $1.39 per minute for English with a 24-hour turnaround.
- Hardware support
- A Chrome or Edge extension and a native host app connect Philips SpeechMike microphones and foot controls to the web app.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
- Philips SpeechMike
- Philips Device Connector
Philips SpeechLive is made by Speech Processing Solutions.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
2/42
Other voice dictation apps it is graded above
Philips SpeechLive's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 2 of the 42 other voice dictation apps we grade, and level with 4.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 27 of 42) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $21.90 a month for each person, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 21 of the 21 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 5 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 43 voice dictation apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Philips SpeechLive’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 42
- CFree plan and trialAbove 4 of 42
- BFeaturesAbove 21 of 42
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 42
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 27 of 42
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 32 voice dictation apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Philips SpeechLive is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Philips SpeechLive you would be making dictation that types into any app on your computer. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 36 of the 42 other voice dictation apps grade higher. It costs $262.80 a year.
What you could make
- Clinical notes: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Dictation that types into any app on your computer.
- Speech turned into text you can trust.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- It is priced for each person, which means accounts and billing for a team.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Philips SpeechLive’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Dragon Professional, Braina, Speechnotes, Wispr Flow and Talon
The 5 tools Philips SpeechLive is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.4GPA
Dragon Professional
From $685.99
Windows speech recognition for dictation and voice commands.
- Only Philips SpeechLive lists a web app.
- Only Philips SpeechLive lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Philips SpeechLive lists a browser extension.
- 2.4GPA
Braina
Free plan · from $99/yr
Voice assistant and dictation software for Windows and macOS.
- Braina has a free plan. Philips SpeechLive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Philips SpeechLive lists a web app.
- Only Philips SpeechLive lists iOS and Android apps.
- 3.2GPA
Speechnotes
Free plan · from $1.9/mo
Free online dictation notepad with a voice-typing extension.
- Speechnotes has a free plan. Philips SpeechLive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Philips SpeechLive lists Windows, macOS and iOS apps.
- Philips SpeechLive also covers clinical notes.
- 2.8GPA
Wispr Flow
Free plan · from $12/mo
Voice dictation that cleans up your speech in any app.
- Wispr Flow has a free plan. Philips SpeechLive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Philips SpeechLive lists a web app.
- Only Philips SpeechLive lists a browser extension.
- 2.8GPA
Talon
Free plan · from $5/mo
Hands-free computer control by voice, eye tracking and noises.
- Talon has a free plan. Philips SpeechLive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Philips SpeechLive lists a web app.
- Only Philips SpeechLive lists iOS and Android apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Philips SpeechLive free?
No, Philips SpeechLive is a paid product, but you can try it first. Two-week free trial with all Enterprise features, no credit card, up to 10 users and 200 speech recognition minutes per user.
How much does Philips SpeechLive cost?
Philips SpeechLive lists 4 plans. Workflow: $21.90 per user / month, billed annually, excl. tax.
What platforms does Philips SpeechLive work on?
Philips SpeechLive is available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Does Philips SpeechLive offer any discounts?
Philips SpeechLive publicly lists the following: Introductory 2026 price on the AI Assistant plans.
Does Philips SpeechLive have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Philips SpeechLive is listed for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Is Philips SpeechLive open source?
Philips SpeechLive is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Philips SpeechLive integrate with?
Philips SpeechLive's listing names Philips SpeechMike and Philips Device Connector.
Who makes Philips SpeechLive?
Philips SpeechLive is made by Speech Processing Solutions.
What are the alternatives to Philips SpeechLive?
The closest alternatives to Philips SpeechLive in our directory are Dragon Professional, Braina, Speechnotes, Wispr Flow and Talon.
How does Philips SpeechLive compare with other voice dictation apps?
Philips SpeechLive's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 2 of the 42 other voice dictation apps we grade, and level with 4.
Is Philips SpeechLive good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Philips SpeechLive D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $21.90 a month for each person, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 21 of the 21 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Philips SpeechLive?
To replace Philips SpeechLive you would be making dictation that types into any app on your computer.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Philips SpeechLive’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Philips SpeechLive's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Speech Processing Solutions. Prices change, so check speechlive.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Philips SpeechLive, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/philips-speechlive
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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- Speechnotes Insider's GuideFree online dictation notepad with a voice-typing extension3.2 GPA
- TypeWhisper Insider's GuideOpen-source dictation with local engines for Mac, PC, iOS and Android3.2 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Philips SpeechLive’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Philips SpeechLive is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Speech Processing Solutions. Prices and plans change: check speechlive.com before you buy.