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FluidVoice alternatives
FluidVoice compared with 7 alternatives: VoiceInk, Handy, Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, MacWhisper and 2 more.
FluidVoice is free to use. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluidVoiceThis tool | Free | Free | macOS |
| VoiceInk | Free trial · from $25 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Handy | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Superwhisper | Free plan · from $8.49/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Wispr Flow | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| MacWhisper | Free plan · from €65 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Dictato | Free trial · from €19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Google AI Edge Eloquent | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from FluidVoice
- 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. FluidVoice is free.
- FluidVoice has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only VoiceInk lists an iOS app.
- VoiceInk can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- VoiceInk also covers transcription.
Suits: Mac users who want speech transcribed on their own machine
- Free
Handy
Free, open-source offline speech-to-text for desktop
- Handy is free. FluidVoice is free.
- Only Handy lists Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: People who want free dictation that never uploads audio
- 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). FluidVoice is free.
- Only Superwhisper lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes and transcription.
Suits: People who want dictation that runs on-device and offline
- 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. FluidVoice is free.
- Only Wispr Flow lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes, transcription and text expansion.
Suits: People who write a lot of email, chat and documents and prefer to speak
- Free plan · from €65 one-time
MacWhisper
Mac transcription and dictation app that runs models locally
- MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license. FluidVoice is free.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
- MacWhisper also covers transcription.
Suits: Transcribing interviews, lectures and podcasts without uploading files
- Free trial · from €19.99 one-time
Dictato
Offline dictation for Apple Silicon Macs with on-device cleanup
- Dictato starts at €19.99 one-time, VAT included, for one Mac at a time. FluidVoice is free.
- FluidVoice has a free plan. Dictato does not, though it has a free trial.
- Dictato can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
- Dictato also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who want dictation that never leaves the device
- Free
Google AI Edge Eloquent
Free on-device AI dictation app from Google for iPhone and Mac
- Google AI Edge Eloquent is free. FluidVoice is free.
- Only Google AI Edge Eloquent lists an iOS app.
- FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: English speakers who want free dictation with no usage limits
Limits worth knowing in FluidVoice
- Mac only for now: iPhone and Windows versions are listed as coming soon, with a waitlist.
- It requires macOS 15.0 or later, and Intel Macs are limited to the Whisper and Apple Speech models.
- Fluid Intelligence is a separate, privately maintained runtime and is not part of the open-source code.
- Choosing OpenAI, Groq or another cloud provider for enhancement sends text off the Mac.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FluidVoice?
The alternatives to FluidVoice in this directory are VoiceInk, Handy, Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, MacWhisper, Dictato and Google AI Edge Eloquent. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FluidVoice.
Is there a free alternative to FluidVoice?
Yes. Handy and Google AI Edge Eloquent are free to use. Superwhisper, Wispr Flow and MacWhisper have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which FluidVoice alternatives work on Windows?
The FluidVoice listing does not include a Windows app. Handy, Superwhisper and Wispr Flow list one.
Which FluidVoice alternatives work on Linux?
The FluidVoice listing does not include a Linux app. Handy lists 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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