Hi Auto vs SoundHound

Hi Auto is an AI order taker for drive-thru operations at high-volume quick-service restaurants. It handles substitutions and add-ons, supports English and Spanish orders, and lets brands configure voice persona, scripts, upsells, and regional settings. When the system lacks confidence or cannot fully understand an order, trained human agents can provide input. Hi Auto says it achieves 93% order completion and 96% accuracy across about 1,000 stores.

It integrates with HME, PAR, and Xenial for audio and point-of-sale functions, and with digital confirmation boards and kitchen display systems. Deployment requires a POS system, drive-thru audio, and reliable internet; the estimated rollout from pilot to scale is 90–120 days, depending on chain size and complexity. Installation uses an audio box to connect existing headsets and POS, takes about three hours, and is remotely supported. Hi Auto says it serves more than 200 franchisees across three continents and focuses exclusively on drive-thru use cases. Pricing is on request, and the site offers a free consultation. Support is available 24/7/365.

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.