Letterly alternatives · Dictation
Letterly alternatives with a Linux app
The Letterly listing does not include a Linux app. 12 of the 42 other voice dictation apps in this directory list a Linux app.
Letterly is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store. 11 of them are free or have a free plan.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Letterly
- 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. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- Typeless has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typeless lists a Linux app.
- Only Letterly lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $6.67/mo
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). Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- OpenWhispr has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OpenWhispr lists a Linux app.
- Only Letterly lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $29 one-time
Spokenly
Dictation app with free local models and optional cloud accuracy
- Spokenly starts at $29 one-time (Local+); Pro is $12 per month, billed yearly at $144 ($15 billed monthly). Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- Spokenly has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Spokenly lists a Linux app.
- Only Letterly lists a web app.
- 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). Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- Only Voicy lists a Linux app.
- Only Voicy lists a browser extension.
- Only Letterly lists a web app.
- Free
Voxtype
Open-source push-to-talk dictation for Linux and macOS
- Voxtype is free. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- Voxtype has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Voxtype lists a Linux app.
- Only Letterly lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $17/mo
Glaido
Hold-a-key voice dictation for macOS, Windows 11 and Linux
- Glaido starts at $17 per user / month, billed annually. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- Glaido has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Glaido lists a Linux app.
- Only Letterly lists a web app.
- Free
Whispering
Open-source dictation app that uses your own models or API keys
- Whispering is free. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- Whispering has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Whispering lists a Linux app.
- Only Letterly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free
Vibe
Free open-source desktop app that transcribes audio offline
- Vibe is free. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- Vibe has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Vibe lists a Linux app.
- Only Letterly lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Voquill
Open-source AI dictation for desktop and mobile, free to run locally
- Voquill starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- Voquill has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Voquill lists a Linux app.
- Only Letterly lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $5.99
Voice Notebook
Browser speech-to-text with audio file transcription and phone apps
- Voice Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown). Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- Voice Notebook has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Voice Notebook lists a Linux app.
- Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
- Free
Handy
Free, open-source offline speech-to-text for desktop
- Handy is free. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- Handy has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Handy lists a Linux app.
- Only Letterly lists a web app.
- 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. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- Talon has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Talon lists a Linux app.
- Only Letterly lists a web app.
Common questions
Which Letterly alternatives have a Linux app?
Typeless, OpenWhispr, Spokenly, Voicy, Voxtype, Glaido, Whispering, Vibe and 4 more list a Linux app.
Does Letterly have a Linux app?
The Letterly listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Which of these voice dictation apps are free?
Typeless, OpenWhispr, Spokenly, Voxtype, Glaido, Whispering, Vibe, Voquill and 3 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 Nov 12, 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 Letterly: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.