Alternatives · Dictation
Voice In alternatives
Voice In compared with 6 alternatives: Dragon Professional, Wispr Flow, Voicy, Typeless, Superwhisper and 1 more.
Voice In has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly). 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice InThis tool | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Browser extension |
| Dragon Professional | From $685.99 | No | Windows |
| Wispr Flow | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Voicy | Free trial · from $8.49/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Typeless | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Superwhisper | Free plan · from $8.49/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Braina | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Voice In
- From $685.99
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). Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Voice In has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
- Only Dragon Professional lists a Windows app.
- Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
- Dragon Professional also covers transcription.
Suits: Professionals who dictate long documents on a Windows PC
- 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. Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Wispr Flow lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes, transcription and text expansion.
Suits: People who write a lot of email, chat and documents and prefer to speak
- Free trial · from $8.49/mo
Voicy
Cloud dictation for desktop, browser and phone with AI rewriting
- Voicy starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($82 billed annually). Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Voice In has a free plan. Voicy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Voicy lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Voicy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Voicy also covers transcription.
Suits: People who want one dictation plan across computer, browser and phone
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Typeless
AI voice dictation that edits and formats as you speak
- Typeless starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Typeless lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
- Typeless also covers transcription.
Suits: People who dictate on both desktop and phone, including Linux users
- 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). Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Superwhisper lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
- 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
- Free plan · from $99/yr
Braina
Voice assistant and dictation software for Windows and macOS
- Braina starts at $99 for a 1-year license on 1 Windows PC. Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Only Braina lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
- Braina also covers transcription, chat assistant and workflow automation.
Suits: Windows users who want dictation together with voice control of the PC
Limits worth knowing in Voice In
- It works only inside Chrome and Edge: not in desktop apps such as Word, and not in Firefox, Brave or Vivaldi.
- The free version is capped at 60 minutes a day and stops listening after 20 seconds of silence; Advanced Mode and custom voice commands need Plus.
- It needs an internet connection and does not work offline.
- Dictanote says it has never offered a HIPAA business associate agreement, because speech recognition is done by the browser.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Voice In?
The alternatives to Voice In in this directory are Dragon Professional, Wispr Flow, Voicy, Typeless, Superwhisper and Braina. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Voice In.
Is there a free alternative to Voice In?
Yes. Wispr Flow, Typeless, Superwhisper and Braina have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Voice In alternatives work on Windows?
The Voice In listing does not include a Windows app. Dragon Professional, Wispr Flow, Voicy, Typeless, Superwhisper and Braina list one.
Which Voice In alternatives work on macOS?
The Voice In listing does not include a macOS app. Wispr Flow, Voicy, Typeless, Superwhisper and Braina list one.
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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