Cross-platform AI dictation app vs browser dictation
Dictaro vs Voicy: which should you use?
The short answer
Pick Voicy if you want one app on every device, Linux included, or you need iPhone support, typing straight into other apps, offline dictation and audio file transcription.
Pick Dictaro if you want to start dictating in seconds without installing anything, or you want voice commands and no install.
Covers every platform, including Linux and a Chrome extension, with optional offline mode and file transcription. There's a trial rather than a free plan.
Feature by feature
Checked October 29, 2026. Swipe sideways on a phone to see every app.
| Feature | DictaroOurs | Voicy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Free plan | LimitedFree trial: 30 minutes of dictation | LimitedFree trial: 30 minutes of recording |
| Paid plans | Pro $7.59/mo or $73/yr; $234 lifetime; Teams $6.09/user/mo | Pro $8.49/mo or $82/yr; $260 lifetime |
| One-time option | Yes$234 once | Yes$260 once |
| Platforms | ||
| Mac | YesChrome, Edge or Safari | Yes |
| Windows | YesChrome or Edge | Yes |
| Linux | YesChrome or Edge | Yes |
| iPhone | LimitedSafari support varies by iOS version | Yes |
| Android | YesChrome | Yes |
| Dictation | ||
| Types into other apps | LimitedCopies to clipboard, sends to Gmail, Outlook, ChatGPT, Claude | YesDesktop apps and a Chrome extension |
| Works offline | NoUses your browser's speech service | YesOptional on Mac, Windows and Linux (25 languages) |
| AI cleanup and rewriting | YesPolish, email, concise, bullets, AI prompt | YesRewrite Mode and Custom Modes |
| Voice commands | YesSpoken punctuation, new line, scratch that | Limited |
| Transcribes audio files | NoLive dictation only | YesUp to 60 minutes per file |
| Nothing to install | YesNothing to install | NoDesktop, mobile and Chrome extension |
YesLimitedNo
Cost over time
The cheapest way to pay for each, at list prices.
| Cheapest paid path | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dictaro Pro | $73yearly | $219yearly | $234lifetime |
| Voicy | $82yearly | $246yearly | $260lifetime |
Uses list prices in US dollars. Taxes, regional pricing and discounts not included.
Choose Voicy if
- You want one app on every device, Linux included
- You need offline mode and file transcription
- You'd like a lifetime license
Choose Dictaro if
- You want to start dictating in seconds without installing anything
- You switch between Mac, Windows, Linux and Android
- You want AI dictation for less than most subscriptions, with a lifetime option
Where Voicy falls short
- You want a free plan with no time limit
- You'd rather not install anything
Where Dictaro falls short
- You need text to type straight into desktop apps
- You need offline dictation
- You transcribe recorded audio files
See if Dictaro is enough before you pay for Voicy.
Your first 30 minutes are free. No account, no card, nothing to install.
Dictaro vs Voicy questions
Is Voicy free?
Partly: Free trial: 30 minutes of recording. Dictaro has a 30-minute free trial, then Pro is $7.59 a month or $73 a year.
How much does Voicy cost in 2026?
Voicy costs Pro $8.49/mo or $82/yr, $260 lifetime. Over three years the cheapest paid path is $246, compared with $219 for Dictaro Pro.
Does Voicy work on Linux and Android?
Linux: yes. Android: yes. Dictaro works in Chrome or Edge on both.
Does Voicy work offline?
Yes: Optional on Mac, Windows and Linux (25 languages). Dictaro needs a connection because it uses your browser's speech service.
Is Dictaro a good Voicy alternative?
It is if you want to start dictating in seconds without installing anything. Stay with Voicy if you want one app on every device, Linux included.
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