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Talknotes alternatives

Talknotes compared with 5 alternatives: AudioPen, Cleft, Whisper Memos, Voicenotes and Letterly.

Talknotes is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $197 per year (shown as $16 / month, billed annually). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
TalknotesThis toolFree trial · from $197/yrTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
AudioPenFree plan · from $33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CleftFree plan · from $39.99/yrYesmacOS, iOS
Whisper MemosFree trial · from $5.83/moTrial onlyiOS
VoicenotesFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LetterlyFree trial · from $19.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Talknotes

  1. AudioPen

    Voice notes rewritten into clear text in a chosen style

    • AudioPen starts at $33 for 3 months of Prime, charged once ($11 a month). Talknotes starts at $197 per year (shown as $16 / month, billed annually).
    • AudioPen has a free plan. Talknotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AudioPen lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only AudioPen lists a browser extension.
    • AudioPen also covers dictation.

    Suits: Writers and creators who draft by talking

    AudioPen vs TalknotesAudioPen pricing and details

  2. Cleft

    Voice notes turned into structured notes on Apple devices

    • Cleft starts at $39.99 per year (or $6.99 billed monthly). Talknotes starts at $197 per year (shown as $16 / month, billed annually).
    • Cleft has a free plan. Talknotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cleft lists a macOS app.
    • Only Talknotes lists a web app.
    • Only Talknotes lists an Android app.

    Suits: People who think out loud and want the ramble turned into a tidy note

    Cleft vs TalknotesCleft pricing and details

  3. Whisper Memos

    Voice memos transcribed and emailed from iPhone or Apple Watch

    • Whisper Memos starts at $5.83 per month, billed annually ($69.99 per year). Talknotes starts at $197 per year (shown as $16 / month, billed annually).
    • Only Talknotes lists a web app.
    • Only Talknotes lists an Android app.
    • Talknotes also covers templates.

    Suits: Capturing ideas on a walk or in the car from an Apple Watch

    Whisper Memos vs TalknotesWhisper Memos pricing and details

  4. Voicenotes

    Bot-free AI notetaker for meetings, memos and dictation

    • Voicenotes starts at $9 per user / month; billing basis not stated. Talknotes starts at $197 per year (shown as $16 / month, billed annually).
    • Voicenotes has a free plan. Talknotes does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voicenotes lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Voicenotes lists a browser extension.
    • Voicenotes also covers dictation and chat assistant.

    Suits: People who want one app for meetings, voice memos and dictation

    Voicenotes vs TalknotesVoicenotes pricing and details

  5. 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. Talknotes starts at $197 per year (shown as $16 / month, billed annually).
    • Only Letterly lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Letterly also covers dictation and text expansion.
    • Talknotes also covers templates.

    Suits: One voice-notes app across phone, desktop and web

    Letterly vs TalknotesLetterly pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Talknotes

  • The pricing page lists no free plan: after a 7-day trial it costs $19.97 a month or $197 a year, and the terms say all sales are final.
  • An internet connection is required, and unlimited usage is subject to a fair usage policy in the terms.
  • The FAQ says notes longer than 20 minutes use credits on a Pro plan, which the pricing page does not list or explain.
  • There is no native desktop app: on a computer it is installed from Chrome as a web app, and Safari and Firefox are not supported for that.
Talknotes pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Talknotes?

The alternatives to Talknotes in this directory are AudioPen, Cleft, Whisper Memos, Voicenotes and Letterly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Talknotes.

Is there a free alternative to Talknotes?

Yes. AudioPen, Cleft and Voicenotes have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Talknotes alternatives work on Windows?

The Talknotes listing does not include a Windows app. AudioPen, Voicenotes and Letterly list one.

Which Talknotes alternatives work on macOS?

The Talknotes listing does not include a macOS app. AudioPen, Cleft, Voicenotes and Letterly list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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