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CleverType alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best CleverType alternative for most people is Wispr Flow (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of voice dictation apps. The best free one is Speechnotes (3.2 GPA).

CleverType compared with 5 alternatives: Wispr Flow, Typeless, Letterly, Speechnotes and Voice In.

CleverType has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month ($35.99 billed yearly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CleverTypeThis toolFree plan · from $4.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Wispr FlowFree plan · from $12/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
TypelessFree plan · from $12/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
LetterlyFree trial · from $19.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
SpeechnotesFree plan · from $1.9/moYesWeb, Android, Browser extension
Voice InFree plan · from $5/moYesBrowser extension

Price against what you get

CleverType starts at $4.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Speechnotes.

Wispr Flow, Typeless and Letterly score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessCleverTypeWispr FlowTypelessLetterlySpeechnotesVoice In

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of voice dictation apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from CleverType

  1. Wispr Flow

    Voice dictation that cleans up your speech in any app

    • Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Wispr Flow lists no browser extension, which CleverType has.
    • Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes, transcription and text expansion.
    • Wispr Flow does not cover chat assistant and grammar & style, which CleverType does.

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

    Wispr Flow vs CleverTypeWispr Flow pricing and details

  2. Typeless

    AI voice dictation that edits and formats as you speak

    • Typeless starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Typeless also lists a Linux app.
    • Typeless lists no browser extension, which CleverType has.
    • Typeless also covers transcription.
    • Typeless does not cover chat assistant and grammar & style, which CleverType does.

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

    Typeless vs CleverTypeTypeless pricing and details

  3. Letterly

    Voice notes and dictation that rewrite speech into finished text

    • Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Letterly has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CleverType.
    • Letterly also lists a web app.
    • Letterly lists no browser extension, which CleverType has.
    • Letterly also covers meeting notes, transcription, notes and text expansion.

    Suits: One voice-notes app across phone, desktop and web

    Letterly vs CleverTypeLetterly pricing and details

  4. Speechnotes

    Free online dictation notepad with a voice-typing extension

    • Speechnotes starts at $1.9 per month, paid once for a year with no auto-renewal.
    • Speechnotes also lists a web app.
    • Speechnotes lists no iOS, macOS and Windows apps, which CleverType has.
    • Speechnotes also covers transcription and notes.
    • Speechnotes does not cover chat assistant and grammar & style, which CleverType does.

    Suits: People who want free dictation in a browser with no install or sign-up

    Speechnotes vs CleverTypeSpeechnotes pricing and details

  5. Voice In

    Speech-to-text extension for typing on websites in Chrome and Edge

    • Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Voice In lists no iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps, which CleverType has.
    • Voice In does not cover chat assistant and grammar & style, which CleverType does.

    Suits: People who do most of their writing in web apps inside Chrome or Edge

    Voice In vs CleverTypeVoice In pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in CleverType

  • Voice typing is one feature of a writing keyboard, not a stand-alone dictation app with its own editor.
  • The visible pricing page showed a Malaysian ringgit price (RM15 per month) when read; the USD prices here come from the page's own structured data.
  • Premium features need a paid plan after the 2,000-word trial.
CleverType pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to CleverType?

The alternatives to CleverType in this directory are Wispr Flow, Typeless, Letterly, Speechnotes and Voice In. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CleverType.

Is there a free alternative to CleverType?

Yes. Wispr Flow, Typeless, Speechnotes and Voice In have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which CleverType alternatives work on Linux?

The CleverType listing does not include a Linux app. Typeless lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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