Alternatives · Dictation
Spokenly alternatives
Spokenly compared with 9 alternatives: Superwhisper, VoiceInk, Wispr Flow, Handy, MacWhisper and 4 more.
Spokenly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly). 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpokenlyThis tool | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS |
| Superwhisper | Free plan · from $8.49/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| VoiceInk | Free trial · from $25 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Wispr Flow | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Handy | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| MacWhisper | Free plan · from €65 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Google AI Edge Eloquent | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| OpenWhispr | Free plan · from $6.67/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS |
| TypeWhisper | Free plan · from €5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Voxtype | Free | Free | macOS, Linux |
How each one differs from Spokenly
- 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). Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Superwhisper lists an Android app.
- Only Spokenly lists a Linux app.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes.
Suits: People who want dictation that runs on-device and offline
- 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. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Spokenly has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Spokenly lists Windows and Linux apps.
- VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
- VoiceInk can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who want speech transcribed on their own machine
- 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. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Wispr Flow lists an Android app.
- Only Spokenly lists a Linux app.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes and text expansion.
Suits: People who write a lot of email, chat and documents and prefer to speak
- Free
Handy
Free, open-source offline speech-to-text for desktop
- Handy is free. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Spokenly lists an iOS app.
- Handy is open source, according to its own site.
- Spokenly also covers transcription.
Suits: People who want free dictation that never uploads audio
- Free plan · from €65 one-time
MacWhisper
Mac transcription and dictation app that runs models locally
- MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Spokenly lists Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Transcribing interviews, lectures and podcasts without uploading files
- Free
Google AI Edge Eloquent
Free on-device AI dictation app from Google for iPhone and Mac
- Google AI Edge Eloquent is free. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Spokenly lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Spokenly also covers transcription.
Suits: English speakers who want free dictation with no usage limits
- 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). Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- OpenWhispr is open source, according to its own site.
- OpenWhispr also covers meeting notes.
Suits: Open-source dictation on Mac, Windows or Linux
- Free plan · from €5/mo
TypeWhisper
Open-source dictation with local engines for Mac, Windows and iOS
- TypeWhisper starts at €5 per month, or from €99 one-time, for up to 3 devices. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Spokenly lists a Linux app.
- TypeWhisper is open source, according to its own site.
- TypeWhisper also covers text expansion.
Suits: People who want free, open-source dictation that runs on the device
- Free
Voxtype
Open-source push-to-talk dictation for Linux and macOS
- Voxtype is free. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Spokenly lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Voxtype is open source, according to its own site.
- Voxtype also covers meeting notes.
Suits: Linux users on Wayland desktops such as Hyprland, Sway or GNOME
Limits worth knowing in Spokenly
- Without Pro, cloud models need your own provider API keys, and the provider bills you for usage.
- Meeting recording, Agentic Actions and the MCP server are Mac features; the MCP server ships only in the macOS sideload build.
- There is no Android app; the site offers a waitlist.
- The Team price needs at least 2 seats.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Spokenly?
The alternatives to Spokenly in this directory are Superwhisper, VoiceInk, Wispr Flow, Handy, MacWhisper, Google AI Edge Eloquent, OpenWhispr, TypeWhisper and Voxtype. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Spokenly.
Is there a free alternative to Spokenly?
Yes. Handy, Google AI Edge Eloquent and Voxtype are free to use. Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, MacWhisper, OpenWhispr and TypeWhisper have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Spokenly alternatives work on Android?
The Spokenly listing does not include an Android app. Superwhisper and Wispr Flow list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Spokenly?
VoiceInk, Handy, OpenWhispr, TypeWhisper and Voxtype are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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