ProCAT Winner
ProCAT Winner Steno Edition is computer-aided transcription software for court reporters using stenotype machines to produce verbatim proceeding records.
What ProCAT Winner is
ProCAT Winner Steno Edition is computer-aided transcription software for court reporters using stenotype machines to produce verbatim proceeding records. It translates steno input into text in real time and can format items such as telephone numbers, dates, times, and dollar amounts. AutoEdit suggests untranslated words, AutoProof checks common grammar and style issues, and AutoIndex creates an index page. AudioTrack synchronizes recorded sound with transcript text for playback during editing and proofreading. Transcripts can include audio, video, and images. Winner imports RTF-formatted notes, steno dictionaries, and transcripts from other CAT systems, and lists exports including ASCII, HTML, RTF, RTF/CRE, PDF, and PTF. It works with ProCAT writers and other listed stenotype writers, including Diamante, Luminex, Mira, Fusion, and Passport. Realtime output can connect to popular attorney browsers. The maker lists Windows 11, 10, or 7 and at least 8 GB of RAM as requirements, and recommends Windows Pro. The annual subscription is $1,203 a year; the perpetual license is $3,995, paid once.
Good
- Translates steno input in real time
- Synchronizes recorded audio with transcript text
- Supports embedded audio, video, and images
- Offers multiple listed import and export formats
Watch out
- Windows only
- Requires at least 8 GB of RAM
- Not compatible with Google Chrome
- Subscription costs $1,203 a year
Who it suits
Winner is for court reporters who use stenotype machines and need live transcription with editing and audio review tools. It requires a supported Windows computer.
Verdict
Winner combines live steno translation with transcript editing, audio playback, and media embedding. Check the Windows requirements and licensing options before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From ProCAT Winner's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ProCAT Winner Steno Edition — Subscription | $1,203 a year | Annual subscription · includes full suite features · quarterly payments available for a processing fee · $1,203.00 listed price; description says $708/yr plus a one-time $495 registration fee. |
| ProCAT Winner Steno Edition | $3,995, paid once | Perpetual license · buy to own · $3,995.00 |
The facts
Each one read from ProCAT Winner's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio
- AudioTrack records sound and synchronizes it with text so users can play it back while editing and proofreading a transcript.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Editing tools include AutoEdit suggestions for untranslated words, AutoProof checks for common grammar and style errors, and AutoIndex for creating an index page.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Imports and exports
- Winner supports importing RTF-formatted notes, steno dictionaries, and transcripts from other CAT systems and lists exports including ASCII, HTML, RTF, RTF/CRE, PDF, and PTF.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- ProCAT says the Steno Edition is designed for court reporters who use a stenotype machine.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ProCAT Winner Steno Edition is computer-aided transcription software designed for court reporters who use a stenotype machine to produce a verbatim record of a proceeding.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Realtime translation
- The software translates and displays realtime text and can automatically format numbers such as telephone numbers, dates, times, and dollar amounts.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Realtime viewing
- The product page says users can connect realtime translation output to popular attorney browsers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- ProCAT's privacy policy says account passwords are stored in encrypted or otherwise protected form where applicable and that payment cards are generally processed by third-party processors; ProCAT does not ordinarily store complete card numbers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- ProCAT lists a customer services department and a technical support email address on its contact page.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Transcript content
- Users can embed audio, video, and images in transcripts and deliver them in formats such as RTF or HTML.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Writer compatibility
- The maker lists compatibility with ProCAT writers and other stenotype writers including Diamante, Luminex, Mira, Fusion, and Passport.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1982checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Calabasas, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform limitation
- The requirements page says Winner is not compatible with Google Chrome.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- The maker lists Windows 11, 10, or 7, at least 8 GB of RAM, and recommends Windows Pro; Windows Home is supported with S Mode disabled.checked 7 Oct 2026
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