Dragon Professional alternatives · Dictation
Dragon Professional alternatives with a Mac app
The Dragon Professional listing does not include a Mac app. 25 of the 27 other voice dictation apps in this directory list a Mac app.
Dragon Professional is a paid product, starting at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price). 17 of them are free or have a free plan.
25 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. 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.
- Free plan · from €65 one-time
MacWhisper
Mac transcription and dictation app that runs models locally
- MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
- MacWhisper has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
- Only MacWhisper lists a macOS app.
- Only Dragon Professional lists a Windows app.
- 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). Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
- Only Monologue lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Dragon Professional lists a Windows app.
- Monologue also covers meeting notes.
- Free trial · from $25 one-time
VoiceInk
Open-source Mac dictation with local models and a one-time price
- VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
- Only VoiceInk lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Dragon Professional lists a Windows app.
- VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
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.
Common questions
Which Dragon Professional alternatives have a Mac app?
Braina, Talon, Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, Voibe, Voicy, Weesper Neon Flow, Typeless and 17 more list a Mac app.
Does Dragon Professional have a Mac app?
The Dragon Professional listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Windows.
Which of these voice dictation apps are free?
Braina, Talon, Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, Weesper Neon Flow, Typeless, MacWhisper, Spokenly and 9 more 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.