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Amical alternatives

Amical compared with 6 alternatives: OpenWhispr, Wispr Flow, Handy, Aqua Voice, Typeless and 1 more.

Amical has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per month, billed annually at $84 ($10 billed monthly). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
AmicalThis toolFree plan · from $7/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
OpenWhisprFree plan · from $6.67/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS
Wispr FlowFree plan · from $12/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
HandyFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
Aqua VoiceFree trial · from $8/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS
TypelessFree plan · from $12/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
FUTO Voice InputFree plan · from $7 one-timeYesAndroid

How each one differs from Amical

  1. OpenWhispr

    Open-source dictation with free local models and meeting notes

    • OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly). Amical starts at $7 per month, billed annually at $84 ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only OpenWhispr lists a Linux app.
    • Only Amical lists an Android app.
    • OpenWhispr also covers meeting notes and transcription.
    • Amical also covers notes and text expansion.

    Suits: Open-source dictation on Mac, Windows or Linux

    OpenWhispr vs AmicalOpenWhispr pricing and details

  2. Wispr Flow

    Voice dictation that cleans up your speech in any app

    • Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually. Amical starts at $7 per month, billed annually at $84 ($10 billed monthly).
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
    • Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes and transcription.
    • Amical also covers notes.

    Suits: People who write a lot of email, chat and documents and prefer to speak

    Wispr Flow vs AmicalWispr Flow pricing and details

  3. Handy

    Free, open-source offline speech-to-text for desktop

    • Handy is free. Amical starts at $7 per month, billed annually at $84 ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only Handy lists a Linux app.
    • Only Amical lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Amical also covers notes and text expansion.

    Suits: People who want free dictation that never uploads audio

    Handy vs AmicalHandy pricing and details

  4. Aqua Voice

    Cloud voice dictation that formats text for the app you are in

    • Aqua Voice starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). Amical starts at $7 per month, billed annually at $84 ($10 billed monthly).
    • Amical has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amical lists an Android app.
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
    • Amical also covers notes.

    Suits: Developers dictating prompts into Cursor, Claude Code or a terminal

    Aqua Voice vs AmicalAqua Voice pricing and details

  5. Typeless

    AI voice dictation that edits and formats as you speak

    • Typeless starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. Amical starts at $7 per month, billed annually at $84 ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only Typeless lists a Linux app.
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
    • Typeless also covers transcription.
    • Amical also covers notes and text expansion.

    Suits: People who dictate on both desktop and phone, including Linux users

    Typeless vs AmicalTypeless pricing and details

  6. FUTO Voice Input

    Offline voice input for Android keyboards and apps

    • FUTO Voice Input starts at $7 one-time through FUTO Pay ($9.99 as a Google Play in-app purchase). Amical starts at $7 per month, billed annually at $84 ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only Amical lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • FUTO Voice Input can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
    • Amical also covers notes and text expansion.

    Suits: Android users who want voice typing that works with no connection

    FUTO Voice Input vs AmicalFUTO Voice Input pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Amical

  • The Free plan caps cloud dictation at 2,000 words a week; once reached, cloud transcription pauses until the weekly reset while local models keep working.
  • The mobile apps are betas: Android is a public beta on Google Play, iOS is distributed through TestFlight, and the pricing page still labels mobile apps as coming soon.
  • The desktop app supports macOS and Windows only; the README says Linux is not supported.
  • AI formatting is labelled Alpha, and the docs list MCP integrations and custom prompts as planned, not yet shipped.
Amical pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Amical?

The alternatives to Amical in this directory are OpenWhispr, Wispr Flow, Handy, Aqua Voice, Typeless and FUTO Voice Input. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Amical.

Is there a free alternative to Amical?

Yes. Handy is free to use. OpenWhispr, Wispr Flow, Typeless and FUTO Voice Input have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Amical alternatives work on Linux?

The Amical listing does not include a Linux app. OpenWhispr, Handy and Typeless list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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