Alternatives · October 29, 2026
Voicy is a good fit if you want one app on every device, Linux included. It's a poor fit if you want a free plan with no time limit and You'd rather not install anything. Here's every option we track, ranked by how much it improves on Voicy.
Runs speech models on your own machine with customizable AI modes. Best on a recent Mac; Windows is still catching up and there's no Android or Linux.
Better than Voicy at: a free plan.
Gives up: Windows support, Linux support and Android support.
Speech to text in your browser. Live dictation with spoken punctuation, voice commands, a custom vocabulary and AI rewrite modes. Nothing to install.
Better than Voicy at: voice commands and no install.
Gives up: iPhone support, typing straight into other apps, offline dictation and audio file transcription.
Polished cloud dictation with strong AI cleanup and team plans. The most expensive subscription here, and no Linux or offline mode.
Better than Voicy at: voice commands.
Gives up: Linux support, offline dictation and audio file transcription.
Free, already installed and good enough for short messages. Accuracy drops on long, technical dictation and there's no AI cleanup.
Better than Voicy at: a free plan, voice commands and no install.
Gives up: Windows support, Linux support, Android support, offline dictation, AI rewriting and audio file transcription.
Solid free dictation as long as you're writing in Google Docs in Chrome. It doesn't help anywhere else.
Better than Voicy at: a free plan, voice commands and no install.
Gives up: iPhone support, Android support, typing straight into other apps, offline dictation, AI rewriting and audio file transcription.
Press Win + H and talk. Free and everywhere on Windows, but basic punctuation and Windows-only.
Better than Voicy at: a free plan, voice commands and no install.
Gives up: Mac support, Linux support, iPhone support, Android support, offline dictation, AI rewriting and audio file transcription.
The long-standing choice for heavy Windows voice control and custom commands. Expensive up front, Windows-only, and with no AI rewriting.
Better than Voicy at: voice commands.
Gives up: a free plan, Mac support, Linux support, iPhone support, Android support, typing straight into other apps and AI rewriting.
Checked October 29, 2026. Swipe sideways on a phone to see every app.
| Feature | Voicy | Superwhisper | DictaroOurs | Wispr Flow | Apple Dictation | Google Docs Voice Typing | Windows Voice Typing | Dragon Professional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||||||
| Free plan | LimitedFree trial: 30 minutes of recording | YesFree plan with smaller local models | LimitedFree trial: 30 minutes of dictation | LimitedBasic: 2,000 words a week on desktop | YesBuilt in | YesFree with a Google account | YesBuilt in (Win + H) | NoNo trial advertised |
| Paid plans | Pro $8.49/mo or $82/yr; $260 lifetime | Free; Pro $8.49/mo, $84.99/yr or $249.99 lifetime | Pro $7.59/mo or $73/yr; $234 lifetime; Teams $6.09/user/mo | Free Basic; Pro $15/mo or $144/yr | Free, built into Apple devices | Free inside Google Docs | Free, built into Windows | About $699 one-time (v16, via resellers) |
| One-time option | Yes$260 once | Yes$249.99 once | Yes$234 once | No | YesFree | YesFree | YesFree | Yes$699 once |
| Platforms | ||||||||
| Mac | Yes | Yes | YesChrome, Edge or Safari | Yes | Yes | YesIn Chrome | No | NoNo Mac version since 2018 |
| Windows | Yes | LimitedSome features still in development | YesChrome or Edge | Yes | No | YesIn Chrome | Yes | YesWindows 10 and 11 |
| Linux | Yes | No | YesChrome or Edge | No | No | YesIn Chrome | No | No |
| iPhone | Yes | YesiPhone and iPad | LimitedSafari support varies by iOS version | Yes | YesiPhone and iPad | NoNot in the Docs mobile app | No | NoDragon Anywhere stopped selling July 1, 2026 |
| Android | Yes | No | YesChrome | Yes | No | NoNot in the Docs mobile app | No | NoDragon Anywhere stopped selling July 1, 2026 |
| Dictation | ||||||||
| Types into other apps | YesDesktop apps and a Chrome extension | Yes | LimitedCopies to clipboard, sends to Gmail, Outlook, ChatGPT, Claude | YesTypes into any app | YesAnywhere you can type | NoGoogle Docs and Slides notes only | YesAny text box | LimitedFull control in supported apps, Dictation Box elsewhere |
| Works offline | YesOptional on Mac, Windows and Linux (25 languages) | YesLocal by default | NoUses your browser's speech service | NoCloud only | LimitedSome languages and devices | No | NoNeeds internet; Voice Access works offline | YesRuns on your PC |
| AI cleanup and rewriting | YesRewrite Mode and Custom Modes | YesCustom AI modes | YesPolish, email, concise, bullets, AI prompt | YesAuto cleanup, Styles, Command Mode | NoAutomatic punctuation only | No | LimitedFluid dictation on Copilot+ PCs, English only | NoVoice commands and auto-text instead |
| Voice commands | Limited | LimitedThrough custom modes | YesSpoken punctuation, new line, scratch that | YesCommand Mode | YesBasic punctuation and editing | YesPunctuation and editing commands | YesBasic punctuation and editing | YesDeep voice control and custom commands |
| Transcribes audio files | YesUp to 60 minutes per file | YesOn the Pro plan | NoLive dictation only | NoNo file uploads | No | No | No | YesSingle-speaker recordings |
| Nothing to install | NoDesktop, mobile and Chrome extension | NoDesktop and iOS apps | YesNothing to install | NoDesktop and mobile apps | YesAlready on your device | YesTools > Voice typing | YesAlready on your PC | NoWindows desktop install |
YesLimitedNo
Your first 30 minutes are free. No account, no card, nothing to install.
Superwhisper improves on Voicy in the most areas we compare: a free plan. The right pick depends on your devices, so check the platforms in each entry.
Superwhisper, Apple Dictation, Google Docs Voice Typing and Windows Voice Typing are free to use. Dictaro has a 30-minute free trial in any modern browser.
The most common reasons: you want a free plan with no time limit and You'd rather not install anything.
Dictaro is our product. We hold it to the same rows as every other app and list where it falls short. Prices change, so confirm on each vendor's site before you buy.