Cerence Assistant vs SoundHound
Cerence Assistant
cerence.com
SoundHound
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| Figure | Cerence Assistant | SoundHound |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 4 |
| Spec score · AI Voice Assistants | 5.8 (#11) | 8.7 (#2) |
| Founded | 2019 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Burlington, Massachusetts, USA | Santa Clara, California, United States |
Plans
SoundHound
- SoundHoundFree
- SoundHound Music AppFree
- SoundHound Infinity$5.99, paid once
- SoundHound∞$6.99, paid once
In their own words
Cerence Assistant
Cerence Assistant has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SoundHound
SoundHound is a mobile app for identifying music nearby and finding songs with voice control. Users can also sing or hum a tune to identify it. Saying “Hey SoundHound…” can navigate the app, start music discovery, and control playback hands-free. LiveLyrics displays moving lyrics in real time. The app connects Apple Music or Spotify accounts and includes a built-in YouTube player. Discoveries can sync across devices and be shared through Facebook, Twitter, messaging services, or email. Its Apple Watch app identifies music and displays LiveLyrics; a cellular-enabled watch can be used without an iPhone connection. SoundHound is available on Android and iOS, and keeps an identification history, but does not identify music offline. The free app includes advertising. SoundHound∞ is an ad-free upgrade listed at $6.99 as a one-time purchase, with no monthly fees. Personalized playlists through Apple Music or Spotify require a SoundHound account and a music subscription; voice playback of Spotify playlists also requires a Spotify account and registration. The company identifies itself as SoundHound AI Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California.