# klarvoice vs Dragon — the modern alternative

Dragon costs €699 and runs on Windows only. klarvoice is free, runs on Mac and Windows, and needs no voice training.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking made professional speech recognition big. Today the consumer version is discontinued, it runs on Windows only, costs from €699, and needs voice training. klarvoice is the modern alternative — download, hotkey, done.

## Feature Comparison

| Feature | klarvoice | Dragon NaturallySpeaking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Setup | Download → hotkey → dictate | Installation → voice training → create profile |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | Windows only |
| Medical / Legal | No — generalist | Yes — specialized editions |
| AI assistant | Ask Mode via hotkey | No |
| Price | Free plan + Pro from €8/month | From €699 one-time purchase |

## Verdict

Dragon is still worth it for specialized medical and legal applications. For everything else, klarvoice is the better, cheaper, and simpler choice.

## FAQ

**Is Dragon still available?**
Yes, but only as Dragon Professional (from €699) and in medical/legal editions. The consumer version (Dragon Home) was discontinued. Mac version hasn't existed since 2018.

**Can klarvoice replace Dragon?**
For general dictation: yes. For Dragon Medical with specialized medical dictionaries: no.

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