Basic
$12.90/user
month, billed annually
Mobile app recording, file uploads, core dictation management and included cloud storage. Automatic speech recognition is unavailable.
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Philips SpeechLive
Cloud-based dictation, transcription and speech recognition software for professionals, teams and organizations.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
SpeechLive offers browser and mobile dictation, speech recognition, human transcription, workflow management, integrations and an Enterprise API. G2 reports 4.5 out of 5 from nine reviews, but the review sample remains small.
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Philips SpeechLive Decision Snapshot
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Platforms
Android, API, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows
TechZella assessment
8.4/10
Overview
Philips SpeechLive is a cloud-based dictation and transcription platform developed by Speech Processing Solutions GmbH. It lets users record, upload, manage and transcribe spoken content through web, desktop and mobile applications.
The platform supports professional workflows involving authors, typists, teams and administrators. Users can choose automatic speech recognition, human transcription or internal transcription workflows.
SpeechLive is designed for fields that produce voice-driven documentation, including legal, healthcare and professional services. It also supports Philips dictation hardware and selected third-party recording devices.
Philips SpeechLive Pros & Cons
Pros
- Supports web, desktop and mobile dictation workflows.
- Combines automatic recognition with optional human transcription.
- Includes team assignment, status tracking, reporting and administrative tools.
- Provides Enterprise API access and webhooks.
- Offers integrations for Actionstep, iManage and Dragon Medical One.
- Includes a two-week trial with Enterprise features.
Cons
- Advanced recognition requires an additional subscription fee.
- Enterprise pricing is not publicly disclosed.
- API access is restricted to Enterprise accounts.
- Safari on macOS is not supported according to the published requirements.
- The product is primarily designed for professional dictation workflows rather than general meeting transcription.
- G2 reviewers have reported some accent-recognition and connectivity issues, based on a small review sample.
Philips SpeechLive Pricing & Plans
Pro
$17.90/user
month, billed annually
Adds browser recording, task assignment and expanded workflow management. Automatic speech recognition is available as an optional $25.90 per user monthly add-on.
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Custom
custom billing
Enterprise workflow controls, advanced administration, larger storage allowances and API access.
Check current pricing →Speech recognition add-on
$25.90/user
month
Optional automatic speech recognition add-on for Pro and Enterprise workflows.
Check current pricing →Human transcription
From $1.39/minute
usage-based
Optional English human transcription service with standard turnaround. Rates vary by language, urgency and speaker count.
Check current pricing →Free trial
$0
14 days
Trial includes Enterprise features, up to ten users and 200 speech recognition minutes per user. No credit card is required.
Check current pricing →Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.
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Philips SpeechLive Features
Dictation and Recording
- Browser-based recording
- Android and iOS mobile recording
- File uploads from supported voice recorders
- Philips SpeechMike and SpeechOne support
- Offline mobile recording with later upload
Speech Recognition
- Real-time speech recognition
- Uploaded dictation recognition
- Voice commands
- Custom vocabulary
- Multiple recognition languages
- SpeechLive Desktop App dictation into text fields
Transcription
- Human transcription service
- Multi-speaker transcription through the transcription service
- Web player with speed controls
- Foot control support
- Transcription assignment and status management
Workflow Management
- Assignment to individuals and teams
- Priorities and due dates
- Notifications
- Dictation search and filtering
- Reassignment
- Reports for workflow performance
- File attachments
Integrations and Developer Tools
- Actionstep integration
- iManage integration
- Dragon Medical One integration
- Microsoft Entra ID single sign-on
- Microsoft Entra ID provisioning
- Enterprise API
- Webhooks
Security and Administration
- AES 256-bit encryption
- Microsoft Azure hosting
- Email-based multi-factor authentication
- Single sign-on
- Backup and recovery
- Role-based administration
- 30-day recovery period for deleted dictations
Philips SpeechLive Specifications
| Deployment | Cloud-based SaaS |
|---|---|
| Primary workflow | Dictation, transcription and speech recognition |
| Web browsers | Google Chrome latest version; Microsoft Edge latest version on Windows |
| Desktop operating systems | Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11 64-bit and macOS |
| Mobile operating systems | Two most recent versions of iOS and Android |
| User interface languages | English, French and German |
| Speech recognition languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and other supported languages |
| Human transcription languages | English, French and German |
| API | Available for Enterprise accounts |
| Hosting provider | Microsoft Azure |
| United States hosting region | Boydton, Virginia, United States |
| Free trial | 14 days, up to 10 users, 200 speech recognition minutes per user |
| Storage | Basic: 5 GB; Pro: 20 GB; Enterprise: 50 GB listed on the US pricing page |
| Security | AES 256-bit encryption, MFA and optional single sign-on |
Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.4/10Moderate confidence
SpeechLive offers browser and mobile dictation, speech recognition, human transcription, workflow management, integrations and an Enterprise API. G2 reports 4.5 out of 5 from nine reviews, but the review sample remains small.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
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FAQ
Does SpeechLive offer a free plan?
No ongoing free plan is listed. SpeechLive offers a 14-day free trial with Enterprise features, up to ten users and 200 speech recognition minutes per user.
Which platforms does SpeechLive support?
SpeechLive supports web browsers, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. Its published requirements list Chrome and Microsoft Edge for web access, with Safari on macOS unsupported.
Does SpeechLive have an API?
Yes. The SpeechLive API supports users, teams, permissions, dictations, file properties and attachments. API access is available for Enterprise accounts.
What integrations does SpeechLive support?
Published integrations include Actionstep, iManage and Nuance Dragon Medical One. SpeechLive also supports Microsoft Entra ID single sign-on and provisioning features.
Does SpeechLive support human transcription?
Yes. Users can send dictations to an optional human transcription service. Pricing and turnaround depend on language, urgency and speaker count.
Which languages are supported?
The user interface is available in English, French and German. Speech recognition supports numerous languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese. Human transcription is listed for English, French and German.