We are pleased to be using Philips SpeechLive as a cloud based platform for our dictation requirement. The advantage of advanced speech-to-text technology is a key step in our digital transformation.
As technology and workplace needs evolve, professionals need flexible, reliable, and future-proof solutions for their documentation process.
While Philips SpeechExec software has served many organizations well, the upcoming end of Windows 10 support in October 2025 will present new challenges especially for users that still rely on legacy desktop software.


Why the future is in the cloud
Are you struggling with compatibility issues with the latest operating systems, security vulnerabilities, or limited access to your dictations when working remotely? You’re not alone—many SpeechExec users face these challenges every day. The good news? There’s a more seamless, future-ready solution.
Here are the reasons why SpeechLive is the perfect SpeechExec alternative.
Automatic updates
Always have access to the latest features and security updates without IT intervention. Your workflows remain uninterrupted, regardless of future changes to operating systems.
AI-powered speech recognition
Add SpeechLive speech recognition or Dragon Legal or Professional Anywhere to benefit from instant, more accurate transcription and providing faster turnaround time.
Cloud accessibility
Access dictations and transcriptions from any device, anywhere which is perfect for remote and flexible working.
Seamless collaboration
Transcriptionists can easily manage their workload retaining full control over playback and editing or save time when getting pre-transcribed texts through speech recognition.
Compatible with your hardware
SpeechLive is compatible with all types of Philips dictation microphones, voice recorders and transcription hardware. You can use it with your laptops, transcription hardware, smartphones, even Apple Watches.
Stay connected and future-ready with AI services
Seamlessly integrate SpeechLive with third-party software, such as law firm management systems. Stay ahead with the latest AI-driven features. The new SpeechLive AI Assistant enhances this experience with intelligent tools that adapt to your workflow.

30% off your first year – Future-proof your dictation workflow with Philips SpeechLive!
Join the thousands of professionals who have already successfully transitioned to cloud-based dictation. Start your 14-day free trial today and experience the future of professional documentation.
- No credit card required, no commitment
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- 30% discount for current SpeechExec software users for the first year
Highest safety and security standards
to handle even the most sensitive legal data
Secure and Confidential
Your recordings and transcriptions are securely encrypted, protecting sensitive client information.
Compliance
Philips SpeechLive meets stringent legal data protection standards (such as GDPR), ensuring your practice adheres to confidentiality regulations.
Access Control
Role-based permissions and user authentication ensure that only authorized personnel can access your data.

To read more about our high security standards, please visit our security page.
Trust the choice of over 50,000 professionals
Join leading healthcare providers, legal experts and many other professionals, who have transformed their documentation workflow with Philips SpeechLive to enhance productivity.
Keeping my IT systems constantly up to date and reinvesting every three months was simply time-consuming. I wanted a cloud solution that was maintenance-free and easy to use.“
Being a lawyer is a hard job, and I owe much of my success to how I’ve been able to use technology to my advantage.
FAQ
Starting your transition is easy. Start with our 14-day free trial and we will guide you through the migration process. We provide comprehensive onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition for your entire team.
Philips SpeechExec Pro Dictate and Basic Dictate as well as Philips SpeechExec Transcribe (Basic and Pro) version 10 entered the end-of-life phase in February 2020, with older versions phased out even earlier. As of June 1, 2023, reactivation of these versions is not possible. Customers using older PCs may face significant challenges due to strict hardware requirements of Windows 11.
SpeechLive offers flexible subscription plans with options for individual professionals and enterprise teams. Existing SpeechExec users receive a special 30% discount on the first year of their SpeechLive subscription. Contact us or your Philips sales partner to take advantage of this offer.
SpeechLive is hosted on Microsoft Azure and adheres to strict privacy standards to ensure that your dictations and transcriptions are always secure. Find out more about our security measures.
Yes, SpeechLive is compatible with a wide range of Philips hardware. This includes the Philips SpeechMike series (Philips SpeechMike Premium Air SMP4000, SMP4010, Philips SpeechMike Premium Touch SMP3700, SMP3710, SMP3800, SMP3810, Philips SpeechMike Premium LFH3500, LFH3600) and PocketMemo voice recorders (Philips PocketMemo DPM8000, DPM7000, DPM6000). Transcriptionist foot controls of ACC2300 Series are also compatible and work plug and play. Third-party devices are also supported.
In SpeechLive, authors create dictations, either by recording them with the web recorder or the Mobile App. Typists listen to the recorded audio and transcribe the dictation for the author into text. Typists are connected to authors, either one-to-one (one author is linked to one typist) or as a team (one author is linked to a team of typists).
SpeechLive provides an excellent onboarding experience to ensure that customers can get started with ease. Our platform also includes a wealth of online resources to support users every step of the way. In addition, we work with a global network of over 1,000 support and implementation partners who provide personalized assistance to ensure a seamless experience for our customers.
For customers who are currently using a legacy version of SpeechExec dictation and do not wish to move to the cloud, we offer the option to upgrade to a Philips SpeechExec Pro subscription plan. This plan maintains the familiar user interface that customers know and trust, while providing access to software updates throughout the subscription period. However, it's important to note that by choosing SpeechExec subscription, users will miss out on the cutting-edge features and ongoing enhancements that are exclusive to SpeechLive. Find out more on Philips SpeechExec subscription.
Product keys for SpeechExec Basic and Pro of version 10 or older can no longer be activated. To continue using Philips dictation and transcription software, you need to either upgrade to a SpeechExec subscription or switch to the Philips SpeechLive cloud platform.
Philips SpeechExec software versions 11 and higher are fully compatible with Windows 10 and 11. Additionally, the Philips SpeechLive cloud service platform is compatible with these operating systems.
Philips SpeechLive supports Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS operating systems. Supported browsers include the latest versions of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Windows only). The SpeechLive Mobile App is available for iOS/watchOS (Apple) and Android (smartphones only). For detailed information, visit the help page.