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Dragon Professional alternatives
Dragon Professional compared with 8 alternatives: Braina, Talon, Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, Voice In and 3 more.
Dragon Professional is a paid product, starting at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price). 6 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon ProfessionalThis tool | From $685.99 | No | Windows |
| Braina | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Talon | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Wispr Flow | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Superwhisper | Free plan · from $8.49/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Voice In | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Browser extension |
| Voibe | Free trial · from $7.50/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| Voicy | Free trial · from $8.49/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Weesper Neon Flow | Free plan · from €3.75/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Dragon Professional
- Free plan · from $99/yr
Braina
Voice assistant and dictation software for Windows and macOS
- Braina starts at $99 for a 1-year license on 1 Windows PC. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
- Braina has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
- Only Braina lists a macOS app.
- Braina also covers chat assistant and workflow automation.
Suits: Windows users who want dictation together with voice control of the PC
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Talon
Hands-free computer control by voice, eye tracking and noises
- Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
- Talon has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
- Only Talon lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Talon also covers workflow automation.
- Dragon Professional also covers transcription.
Suits: People with limited or no use of their hands
- 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. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
- Wispr Flow has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
- Only Wispr Flow lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes and text expansion.
Suits: People who write a lot of email, chat and documents and prefer to speak
- 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). Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
- Superwhisper has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
- Only Superwhisper lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes.
Suits: People who want dictation that runs on-device and offline
- Free plan · from $5/mo
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). Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
- Voice In has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
- Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
- Only Dragon Professional lists a Windows app.
- Dragon Professional also covers transcription.
Suits: People who do most of their writing in web apps inside Chrome or Edge
- Free trial · from $7.50/mo
Voibe
Private dictation and bot-free meeting notes for Mac and Windows
- Voibe starts at $7.50 per seat / month, billed monthly ($75 billed annually). Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
- Only Voibe lists a macOS app.
- Voibe can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Voibe also covers meeting notes and text expansion.
Suits: Legal, healthcare and finance staff handling confidential material
- Free trial · from $8.49/mo
Voicy
Cloud dictation for desktop, browser and phone with AI rewriting
- Voicy starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($82 billed annually). Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
- Only Voicy lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Voicy lists a browser extension.
- Voicy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want one dictation plan across computer, browser and phone
- Free plan · from €3.75/mo
Weesper Neon Flow
Offline dictation for Mac and Windows that runs Whisper on-device
- Weesper Neon Flow starts at €3.75 per month, billed annually at €45 (€5 billed monthly). Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
- Weesper Neon Flow has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
- Only Weesper Neon Flow lists a macOS app.
- Weesper Neon Flow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Weesper Neon Flow also covers text expansion.
Suits: People who want dictation processed entirely on their own computer
Limits worth knowing in Dragon Professional
- Windows only: it runs on Windows 10 and 11 and Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022. There is no Mac version.
- The Dragon site publishes no price and directs orders to a sales phone line; the figure recorded here is one reseller's advertised price.
- File transcription is built for one speaker's voice at a time, not for recordings with several speakers.
- An internet connection is required to download and activate the product, and moving a voice profile between PCs also needs one.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dragon Professional?
The alternatives to Dragon Professional in this directory are Braina, Talon, Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, Voice In, Voibe, Voicy and Weesper Neon Flow. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dragon Professional.
Is there a free alternative to Dragon Professional?
Yes. Braina, Talon, Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, Voice In and Weesper Neon Flow have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Dragon Professional alternatives work on macOS?
The Dragon Professional listing does not include a macOS app. Braina, Talon, Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, Voibe, Voicy and Weesper Neon Flow list one.
Which Dragon Professional alternatives work on Linux?
The Dragon Professional listing does not include a Linux app. Talon and Voicy list one.
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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