Alternatives · Dictation
Speechnotes alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Speechnotes alternative is Voice Notebook (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Speechnotes compared with 7 alternatives: SpeechTexter, TalkTyper, Voice In, Voice Notebook, Letterly and 2 more.
Speechnotes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.9 per month, paid once for a year with no auto-renewal. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpeechnotesThis tool | Free plan · from $1.9/mo | Yes | Web, Android, Browser extension |
| SpeechTexter | Free | Free | Web |
| TalkTyper | Free | Free | Web |
| Voice In | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Browser extension |
| Voice Notebook | Free plan · from $5.99 | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Letterly | Free trial · from $19.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dictation.io | Free | Free | Web |
| Philips SpeechLive | Free trial · from $21.90/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Speechnotes starts at $1.90 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Letterly scores higher without starting lower. SpeechTexter, TalkTyper and Dictation.io start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Speechnotes
SpeechTexter
Free online voice typing in the browser with custom voice commands
- SpeechTexter is free.
- SpeechTexter lists no Android app and browser extension, which Speechnotes has.
Suits: Students and writers drafting notes or essays by voice
TalkTyper
Free in-browser speech-to-text page for dictating short passages
- TalkTyper is free.
- TalkTyper lists no Android app and browser extension, which Speechnotes has.
- TalkTyper does not cover notes, which Speechnotes does.
Suits: Occasional dictation of emails or short notes
Voice In
Speech-to-text extension for typing on websites in Chrome and Edge
- Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Voice In lists no web app and Android app, which Speechnotes has.
- Voice In does not cover transcription and notes, which Speechnotes does.
Suits: People who do most of their writing in web apps inside Chrome or Edge
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).
- Voice Notebook also lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
- Voice Notebook does not cover notes, which Speechnotes does.
Suits: Occasional dictation and transcribing recordings without paying
Letterly
Voice notes and dictation that rewrite speech into finished text
- Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
- Letterly has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Speechnotes.
- Letterly also lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Letterly lists no browser extension, which Speechnotes has.
- Letterly also covers meeting notes and text expansion.
Suits: One voice-notes app across phone, desktop and web
Dictation.io
Free browser dictation tool built on Google speech recognition
- Dictation.io is free.
- Dictation.io lists no Android app and browser extension, which Speechnotes has.
- Dictation.io does not cover transcription, which Speechnotes does.
Suits: Quick dictation of emails or short documents in Chrome
Philips SpeechLive
Cloud dictation and speech recognition for legal and health teams
- Philips SpeechLive starts at $21.90 per user / month, billed annually, excl. tax.
- Philips SpeechLive has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Speechnotes.
- Philips SpeechLive also lists Windows, macOS and iOS apps.
- Philips SpeechLive also covers clinical notes.
- Philips SpeechLive does not cover notes, which Speechnotes does.
Suits: Law firms that dictate documents and use typists
Limits worth knowing in Speechnotes
- The dictation notepad works in Chrome only, according to the vendor.
- Premium is paid once for a year and must be renewed by hand; it does not renew by itself.
- The iOS app, TextHear, is a sister app with its own pricing and is aimed at people with hearing impairment.
- File transcription is a separate pay-as-you-go service; speaker labeling is stated for English.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Speechnotes?
The alternatives to Speechnotes in this directory are SpeechTexter, TalkTyper, Voice In, Voice Notebook, Letterly, Dictation.io and Philips SpeechLive. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Speechnotes.
Is there a free alternative to Speechnotes?
Yes. SpeechTexter, TalkTyper and Dictation.io are free to use. Voice In and Voice Notebook have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Speechnotes alternatives work on Windows?
The Speechnotes listing does not include a Windows app. Voice Notebook, Letterly and Philips SpeechLive list one.
Which Speechnotes alternatives work on macOS?
The Speechnotes listing does not include a macOS app. Voice Notebook, Letterly and Philips SpeechLive list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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