Vokarys vs Google Project Relate

Discover how Vokarys compares to Google Project Relate for non-standard speech recognition. Both solutions help people with dysarthric speech communicate more effectively.

Vokarys

The Vokarys App uses advanced voice AI to accurately understand non-standard speech, opening up the world of technology and conversation. It's free and ready to use.

Pros:

Free to use with no subscription fees. No need to record training data to start using it. Recognition runs directly in the browser for lower latency. Built on open data from the Speech Accessibility Project at the University of Illinois. Runs in any browser (iOS, Android, PC, Mac).

Cons:

Still developing — accuracy is improving.

Google Project Relate

Google Project Relate is an Android app for real-time transcription and voice commands. It includes Listen mode for speech-to-text, Repeat mode to restate speech in a synthesized voice, and Assistant mode for controlling Google Assistant and smart devices.

Pros:

Free to use. Google Assistant integration for smart device control. Relate Keyboard allows dictation in other Android apps. Custom Cards feature for personal vocabulary and proper nouns.

Cons:

Android only - not available on iOS, PC, or Mac. Currently in beta and not accepting new users. Requires recording ~500 phrases to create personalized speech model before use.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Vokarys	Google Project Relate
Pricing	Free	Free (beta)
Platform Availability	Any browser - iOS, Android, PC, Mac	Android app only
User Access	Open to everyone	Beta - not accepting new users
Initial Setup	No training required - ready to use immediately	Requires recording ~500 phrases to generate personalized speech model
Data Sources	Speech Accessibility Project (University of Illinois)	Proprietary Google dataset
Privacy	On-device processing, data uploaded for training	On-device processing, data uploaded for training

Disclaimer: The information provided is based on publicly available information and our own testing. Accuracy and features may vary. We encourage users to evaluate both solutions based on their specific needs.