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SpeechTexter alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded SpeechTexter alternative is Speechnotes (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

SpeechTexter compared with 5 alternatives: TalkTyper, Dictation.io, Speechnotes, Voice Notebook and Voice Writer.

SpeechTexter is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SpeechTexterThis toolFreeFreeWeb
TalkTyperFreeFreeWeb
Dictation.ioFreeFreeWeb
SpeechnotesFree plan · from $1.9/moYesWeb, Android, Browser extension
Voice NotebookFree plan · from $5.99YesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Voice WriterFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Browser extension

Price against what you get

SpeechTexter has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Speechnotes scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSpeechTexterTalkTyperSpeechnotesVoice Writer

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
The full chart of voice dictation apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from SpeechTexter

  1. TalkTyper

    Free in-browser speech-to-text page for dictating short passages

    • TalkTyper is free.
    • TalkTyper does not cover notes, which SpeechTexter does.

    Suits: Occasional dictation of emails or short notes

    TalkTyper vs SpeechTexterTalkTyper pricing and details

  2. Dictation.io

    Free browser dictation tool built on Google speech recognition

    • Dictation.io is free.
    • Dictation.io does not cover transcription, which SpeechTexter does.

    Suits: Quick dictation of emails or short documents in Chrome

    Dictation.io vs SpeechTexterDictation.io pricing and details

  3. Speechnotes

    Free online dictation notepad with a voice-typing extension

    • Speechnotes starts at $1.9 per month, paid once for a year with no auto-renewal.
    • Speechnotes also lists an Android app and a browser extension.

    Suits: People who want free dictation in a browser with no install or sign-up

    Speechnotes vs SpeechTexterSpeechnotes pricing and details

  4. 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, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Voice Notebook does not cover notes, which SpeechTexter does.

    Suits: Occasional dictation and transcribing recordings without paying

    Voice Notebook vs SpeechTexterVoice Notebook pricing and details

  5. Voice Writer

    Dictation that rewrites speech into clean text, in browser or on Mac

    • Voice Writer starts at $10 per month, or $80 per year billed annually.
    • Voice Writer also lists a macOS app and a browser extension.
    • Voice Writer also covers grammar & style.
    • Voice Writer does not cover transcription and notes, which SpeechTexter does.

    Suits: Writing emails and posts by voice with polished wording

    Voice Writer vs SpeechTexterVoice Writer pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in SpeechTexter

  • The page names Google Chrome on desktop as the supported browser, and some browsers on Android.
  • The old Android app is no longer supported.
  • It relies on Google's speech-to-text service, and the page warns that recognition can stop after a few words in some languages.
  • Dictation happens inside its own page, not in other apps.
SpeechTexter pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to SpeechTexter?

The alternatives to SpeechTexter in this directory are TalkTyper, Dictation.io, Speechnotes, Voice Notebook and Voice Writer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SpeechTexter.

Is there a free alternative to SpeechTexter?

Yes. TalkTyper and Dictation.io are free to use. Speechnotes, Voice Notebook and Voice Writer have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which SpeechTexter alternatives work on Windows?

The SpeechTexter listing does not include a Windows app. Voice Notebook lists one.

Which SpeechTexter alternatives work on macOS?

The SpeechTexter listing does not include a macOS app. Voice Notebook and Voice Writer list one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 12, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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