Description
🖼️ Tool Name:
SoundHound AI
✏️ What does this tool offer in 2026?
Amelia 7 Agentic AI: A fully autonomous voice platform that doesn't just "talk" but "acts." It can make OpenTable reservations, pay for parking via Parkopedia, and order takeout from thousands of U.S. restaurants.
In-Vehicle Vision AI: A 2026 breakthrough that combines car cameras with voice. Drivers can point at a landmark and ask, "What is that building?" or see a billboard and say, "Call the number on that sign."
Speech-to-Meaning®: Unlike Siri or Alexa, SoundHound processes speech and meaning simultaneously, resulting in ultra-fast, human-like response times even in noisy environments.
Omnichannel Restaurant AI: Powers voice-ordering at "Drive-Thrus" (like White Castle) and via phone for major chains (like Red Lobster), handling complex orders and payments.
Edge Agentic AI (NVIDIA Integration): Runs locally on vehicle hardware (NVIDIA DRIVE) to ensure voice privacy and 100% functionality without an internet connection.
Music Identification: The classic feature remains, allowing users to identify any song by singing, humming, or playing a clip, with live-updated lyrics and deep artist data.
⭐️ What does it offer? (User Experiences)
"Frictionless Commerce": Drivers can book flights, hotel rooms, or service appointments entirely hands-free while driving.
Brand Sovereignty: Companies prefer SoundHound because it allows them to own their data and brand voice, unlike "closed" ecosystems like Apple or Google.
🤖 Automation Features:
Autonomous Commerce: Agents can handle end-to-end transactions (ordering + paying) via voice.
Intelligent Diagnosis: In cars, the AI can diagnose vehicle issues and book a mechanic appointment automatically.
💵 Pricing (2026 Status)
SoundHound uses a B2B SaaS model for enterprises and remains free for individual music discovery.
🎁 Is the free version a trial or completely free?
The SoundHound Music App is completely free for music identification. For businesses, they offer trial access to the Houndify developer platform with a set amount of free monthly queries.
⚙️ Access or Source:
Official Website:
Platforms: iOS, Android, and integrated into vehicles (Hyundai, Mercedes, Stellantis).
🔗 Experience Link: