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Talon alternatives

Talon compared with 6 alternatives: Dragon Professional, Braina, Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, Handy and 1 more.

Talon has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
TalonThis toolFree plan · from $5/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux
Dragon ProfessionalFrom $685.99NoWindows
BrainaFree plan · from $99/yrYesmacOS, Windows
SuperwhisperFree plan · from $8.49/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Wispr FlowFree plan · from $12/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
HandyFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
VoxtypeFreeFreemacOS, Linux

How each one differs from Talon

  1. Dragon Professional

    Windows speech recognition for dictation and voice commands

    • Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price). Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Talon has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only Talon lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Dragon Professional also covers transcription.
    • Talon also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: Professionals who dictate long documents on a Windows PC

    Dragon Professional vs TalonDragon Professional pricing and details

  2. Braina

    Voice assistant and dictation software for Windows and macOS

    • Braina starts at $99 for a 1-year license on 1 Windows PC. Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Only Talon lists a Linux app.
    • Braina also covers transcription and chat assistant.

    Suits: Windows users who want dictation together with voice control of the PC

    Braina vs TalonBraina pricing and details

  3. 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). Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Only Superwhisper lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Talon lists a Linux app.
    • Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Superwhisper also covers meeting notes and transcription.

    Suits: People who want dictation that runs on-device and offline

    Superwhisper vs TalonSuperwhisper pricing and details

  4. Wispr Flow

    Voice dictation that cleans up your speech in any app

    • Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually. Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Only Wispr Flow lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Talon lists a Linux app.
    • Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes, transcription and text expansion.
    • Talon also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: People who write a lot of email, chat and documents and prefer to speak

    Wispr Flow vs TalonWispr Flow pricing and details

  5. Handy

    Free, open-source offline speech-to-text for desktop

    • Handy is free. Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Talon also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: People who want free dictation that never uploads audio

    Handy vs TalonHandy pricing and details

  6. Voxtype

    Open-source push-to-talk dictation for Linux and macOS

    • Voxtype is free. Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Only Talon lists a Windows app.
    • Voxtype is open source, according to its own site.
    • Voxtype also covers meeting notes and transcription.
    • Talon also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: Linux users on Wayland desktops such as Hyprland, Sway or GNOME

    Voxtype vs TalonVoxtype pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Talon

  • Talon recognizes no commands until scripts are added; the suggested start is cloning the talonhub/community repository.
  • Eye-tracking mouse control needs a separate Tobii 4C, Tobii 5 or equivalent eye tracker.
  • On Linux it requires an X11 session, and Wayland support is not planned.
  • The app is closed-source freeware, and earlier access to new features is tied to the $25-a-month Talon+ tier on Patreon.
Talon pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Talon?

The alternatives to Talon in this directory are Dragon Professional, Braina, Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, Handy and Voxtype. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Talon.

Is there a free alternative to Talon?

Yes. Handy and Voxtype are free to use. Braina, Superwhisper and Wispr Flow have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Talon alternatives work on Android?

The Talon listing does not include an Android app. Superwhisper and Wispr Flow list one.

Which Talon alternatives work on iOS?

The Talon listing does not include an iOS app. Superwhisper and Wispr Flow list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Talon?

Handy 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 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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