Braina is marketed as a Microsoft Copilot alternative.[9] It provides a voice interface for several locally run[10] and cloud large language models, including the latest LLMs from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Grok, Meta, Mistral, etc., while improving data privacy.[7] Braina also allows responses from its in-house large language models like Braina Swift and Braina Pinnacle.[11] It has an "Artificial Brain"[7] feature that provides persistent memory support for supported LLMs.[12]
Features
Braina provides is able to carry out various tasks on a computer, including automation.[13][14] Braina can take commands inputted through typing or through dictation[3][15][13][16] to store reminders, find information online, perform mathematical operations, open files, generate images from text, transcribe speech, and control open windows or programs.[17][18][4][19] Braina adapts to user behavior over time with a goal of better anticipating needs.[13]
Speech-to-text dictation
Braina Pro can type spoken words into an active window at the location of a user's cursor.[15][13][16] Its speech recognition technology supports more than 100 languages and dialects[2][7][20][13] and is able to isolate the recognition of a user's voice from disturbing environmental factors such as background noise,[21] other human voices, or external devices. Braina can also be taught to dictate uncommon legal, medical, and scientific terms.[13][22] Users can also teach Braina uncommon names and vocabulary.[16] Users can edit or correct dictated text without using a keyboard or mouse by giving built-in voice commands.[13]
Text-to-speech
Braina can read aloud selected texts, such as e-books.[4][13]
Custom commands and automation
Braina can automate computer tasks.[14] It lets users create custom voice commands to perform tasks such as opening files, programs, websites, or emails, as well as executing keyboard or mouse macros.[4][23][24][13][25]
Transcription
Braina can transcribe media file formats such as WAV, MP3, and MP4 into text.[26]
Notes and reminders
Braina can store and recall notes and reminders. These can include scheduled or unscheduled commands, checklist items, alarms, chat conversations, memos, website snippets, bookmarks, contacts.[13][4][27]
In addition to the desktop version for Windows operating systems,[28] Braina is also available for the iOS and Android operating systems.[29][3][30]
The mobile version of Braina has a feature allowing remote management of a Windows PC connected via Wi-Fi.[31]
Distributions
Braina is distributed in multiple modes. These include Braina Lite, a freeware version with limitations,[3] and premium versions Braina Pro,[13] Pro Plus, and Pro Ultra.[32]
Some additional features in the Pro version include dictation, custom vocabulary,[21] video transcription, automation,[3] custom voice commands, and persistent LLM memory.
Reception
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TechRadar has consistently listed Braina as one of the best dictation and virtual assistant apps between 2015 and 2024.[4][33][34][35]
1 2 Igor Bošnjak; Luka Šaravanja; Eva Čuljak; Željko Stojkić (2021). "Planning and implementation of Digital Assistance System at University of Mostar Learning Factory". 11th Conference on Learning Factories, CLF2021 (2021). SSRN: 3–4. doi:10.2139/ssrn.3858378. S2CID242604709.
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