Skip to content
ToolGPA

Letterly alternatives · Dictation

Alternatives to Letterly with a one-time purchase

The Letterly listing shows no one-time purchase. 12 of the 42 other voice dictation apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

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. 5 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

  1. 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). Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Superwhisper has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Superwhisper vs LetterlySuperwhisper pricing and details

  2. 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). Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Voibe can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Voibe pricing and details

  3. MacWhisper

    Mac transcription and dictation app that runs models locally

    • MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • MacWhisper has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    MacWhisper pricing and details

  4. VoiceInk

    Open-source Mac dictation with local models and a one-time price

    • VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists Windows and Android apps.
    • VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
    VoiceInk pricing and details

  5. 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.
    Voicy pricing and details

  6. Voicetypr

    Offline-first dictation for Mac and Windows with a one-time price

    • Voicetypr starts at $39 one-time, for 1 device. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Voicetypr is open source, according to its own site.
    Voicetypr pricing and details

  7. 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). Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Weesper Neon Flow has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists iOS and Android apps.
    Weesper Neon Flow pricing and details

  8. BetterDictation

    Offline Mac dictation app sold as a one-time license

    • BetterDictation starts at $39 one-time, for a single Mac. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • BetterDictation can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    BetterDictation pricing and details

  9. Sotto

    Mac dictation and voice assistant with local models, bought once

    • Sotto starts at $49 one-time, for up to 3 Macs. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Sotto can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Sotto pricing and details

  10. Whisper Notes

    Offline transcription for iPhone and Mac, bought once

    • Whisper Notes starts at $7.99 one-time on the App Store; Mac app from the website $14 one-time. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Whisper Notes has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists Windows and Android apps.
    Whisper Notes pricing and details

  11. 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. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Dictato can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Dictato pricing and details

  12. FUTO Voice Input

    Offline voice input for Android keyboards and apps

    • FUTO Voice Input starts at $7 one-time through FUTO Pay ($9.99 as a Google Play in-app purchase). Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • FUTO Voice Input has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    FUTO Voice Input pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Letterly that you buy once?

Yes. Superwhisper, Voibe, MacWhisper, VoiceInk, Voicy, Voicetypr, Weesper Neon Flow, BetterDictation and 4 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Letterly once instead of subscribing?

The Letterly listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these voice dictation apps are free?

Superwhisper, MacWhisper, Weesper Neon Flow, Whisper Notes and FUTO Voice Input 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.