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Dragon Professional alternatives with a Linux app

The Dragon Professional listing does not include a Linux app. 8 of the 27 other voice dictation apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Dragon Professional is a paid product, starting at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price). 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Dragon Professional

  1. 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.
    Talon vs Dragon ProfessionalTalon pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Voicy vs Dragon ProfessionalVoicy pricing and details

  3. Typeless

    AI voice dictation that edits and formats as you speak

    • Typeless starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • Typeless has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only Typeless lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Typeless pricing and details

  4. Spokenly

    Dictation app with free local models and optional cloud accuracy

    • Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly). Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • Spokenly has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only Spokenly lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    Spokenly pricing and details

  5. 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). Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • OpenWhispr has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • OpenWhispr is open source, according to its own site.
    OpenWhispr pricing and details

  6. Voxtype

    Open-source push-to-talk dictation for Linux and macOS

    • Voxtype is free. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • Voxtype has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only Voxtype lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Dragon Professional lists a Windows app.
    Voxtype pricing and details

  7. Handy

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

    • Handy is free. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • Handy has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only Handy lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
    Handy pricing and details

  8. Whispering

    Open-source dictation app that uses your own models or API keys

    • Whispering is free. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • Whispering has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only Whispering lists a web app.
    • Only Whispering lists macOS and Linux apps.
    Whispering pricing and details

Common questions

Which Dragon Professional alternatives have a Linux app?

Talon, Voicy, Typeless, Spokenly, OpenWhispr, Voxtype, Handy and Whispering list a Linux app.

Does Dragon Professional have a Linux app?

The Dragon Professional listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Windows.

Which of these voice dictation apps are free?

Talon, Typeless, Spokenly, OpenWhispr, Voxtype, Handy and Whispering are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

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

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Dragon Professional: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.