ProCAT Winner Steno Edition is live computer-aided transcription software for court reporters using a stenotype machine to produce verbatim proceeding records. It translates steno input into text in real time and can automatically format telephone numbers, dates, times, and dollar amounts. Its editing tools include AutoEdit suggestions for untranslated words, AutoProof checks for common grammar and style errors, and AutoIndex for creating an index page. AudioTrack records sound and synchronizes it with text, allowing audio playback while editing and proofreading. Transcripts can include embedded audio, video, and images, and can be delivered in formats such as RTF or HTML. Winner imports RTF-formatted notes, steno dictionaries, and transcripts from other CAT systems; listed export formats include ASCII, HTML, RTF, RTF/CRE, PDF, and PTF. The maker lists compatibility with ProCAT writers and other stenotype writers including Diamante, Luminex, Mira, Fusion, and Passport. Realtime translation output can connect to popular attorney browsers. Winner runs on Windows 11, 10, or 7 and requires at least 8 GB of RAM; Windows Pro is recommended, while Windows Home is supported with S Mode disabled. The maker says it is not compatible with Google Chrome. Pricing includes an annual subscription and a perpetual license.
Who it is for
Winner Steno Edition is designed for court reporters who use a stenotype machine to make verbatim records. It suits reporters who need realtime translation, synchronized audio for transcript review, and import and export options for transcript work.
What is good
- Translates and displays stenotype text in real time.
- Formats telephone numbers, dates, times, and dollar amounts.
- AudioTrack synchronizes recorded sound with transcript text.
- Supports embedded audio, video, and images in transcripts.
- Lists several import and export formats.
What to know first
- Requires Windows 11, 10, or 7 and at least 8 GB of RAM.
- Not compatible with Google Chrome.
- No free plan is listed.
- The perpetual license costs 3995.00 USD per once.
Verdict
Court reporters using stenotype machines should consider Winner for realtime translation, transcript editing, and synchronized audio playback. Look elsewhere if you need Google Chrome compatibility or a free plan.
Get started with ProCAT Winner
- Check that your computer runs Windows 11, 10, or 7 and has at least 8 GB of RAM.
- Use Windows Pro if available; on Windows Home, disable S Mode.
- Choose the annual subscription or perpetual license.
- Use a compatible ProCAT or listed stenotype writer.
- Import notes, dictionaries, or transcripts as needed, then work with realtime translation.
Limits to know first
The annual subscription is 1203.00 USD per year and includes a one-time $495 registration fee alongside the described $708/yr; quarterly payments are available for a processing fee. The perpetual license is 3995.00 USD per once.
Questions about ProCAT Winner
How much does ProCAT Winner Steno Edition cost?
The annual subscription is 1203.00 USD per year; its description says $708/yr plus a one-time $495 registration fee. A perpetual license is 3995.00 USD per once.
Is there a free plan?
No. The listed pricing indicates there is no free plan.
Which operating systems does Winner support?
The maker lists Windows 11, 10, or 7. Windows Home is supported with S Mode disabled, and Windows Pro is recommended.
Does Winner work with Google Chrome?
No. The requirements page says Winner is not compatible with Google Chrome.
Which stenotype writers are listed as compatible?
The maker lists ProCAT writers and Diamante, Luminex, Mira, Fusion, and Passport.
What formats can it export?
Listed export formats are ASCII, HTML, RTF, RTF/CRE, PDF, and PTF.
ProCAT Winner plans and pricing
All plansCompared on legal transcription software
- Free plan
- No
- Speaker identification
- Yes
- Timestamp controls
- Yes
- Legal formatting
- Yes
- Transcription mode
- live
