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Aqua Voice alternatives
Aqua Voice compared with 6 alternatives: Wispr Flow, Willow, Superwhisper, Typeless, Monologue and 1 more.
Aqua Voice is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8 per month, billed annually ($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 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua VoiceThis tool | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Wispr Flow | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Willow | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Superwhisper | Free plan · from $8.49/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Typeless | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Monologue | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Amical | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Aqua Voice
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Wispr Flow
Voice dictation that cleans up your speech in any app
- Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually. Aqua Voice starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Wispr Flow has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Wispr Flow lists an Android app.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes and transcription.
Suits: People who write a lot of email, chat and documents and prefer to speak
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Willow
AI voice dictation that formats text and matches your style
- Willow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually. Aqua Voice starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Willow has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
- Aqua Voice also covers text expansion.
Suits: People who want dictated text to sound like their own writing
- Free plan · from $8.49/mo
Superwhisper
Voice-to-text app with offline models and custom AI modes
- Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly). Aqua Voice starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Superwhisper has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Superwhisper lists an Android app.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes and transcription.
Suits: People who want dictation that runs on-device and offline
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Typeless
AI voice dictation that edits and formats as you speak
- Typeless starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. Aqua Voice starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Typeless has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typeless lists Linux and Android apps.
- Typeless also covers transcription.
- Aqua Voice also covers text expansion.
Suits: People who dictate on both desktop and phone, including Linux users
- Free trial · from $12/mo
Monologue
Dictation, voice notes and bot-free meeting notes for Apple devices
- Monologue starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Aqua Voice starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Aqua Voice lists a Windows app.
- Monologue also covers meeting notes and transcription.
- Aqua Voice also covers text expansion.
Suits: People who work across Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Amical
Open-source AI dictation with free local models and optional cloud
- Amical starts at $7 per month, billed annually at $84 ($10 billed monthly). Aqua Voice starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($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: People who want free, unlimited offline dictation on Mac or Windows
Limits worth knowing in Aqua Voice
- The free allowance is a one-time 1,000 words; continued use needs a paid plan.
- Audio is processed in the cloud, and cloud dictation needs an internet connection.
- Realtime Mode and the Send It command need Max or Business, and Android is waitlist-only.
- Subscribing inside the iPhone app costs more: the App Store lists Pro at $12.99 a month or $119 a year.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Aqua Voice?
The alternatives to Aqua Voice in this directory are Wispr Flow, Willow, Superwhisper, Typeless, Monologue and Amical. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Aqua Voice.
Is there a free alternative to Aqua Voice?
Yes. Wispr Flow, Willow, Superwhisper, Typeless and Amical have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Aqua Voice alternatives work on Linux?
The Aqua Voice listing does not include a Linux app. Typeless lists one.
Which Aqua Voice alternatives work on Android?
The Aqua Voice listing does not include an Android app. Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, Typeless and Amical list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Aqua Voice?
Amical is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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