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Voice Notebook alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Voice Notebook alternative is Speechnotes (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Voice Notebook compared with 5 alternatives: SpeechTexter, TalkTyper, Speechnotes, Dictation.io and Voice In.
Voice Notebook has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice NotebookThis tool | Free plan · from $5.99 | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| SpeechTexter | Free | Free | Web |
| TalkTyper | Free | Free | Web |
| Speechnotes | Free plan · from $1.9/mo | Yes | Web, Android, Browser extension |
| Dictation.io | Free | Free | Web |
| Voice In | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Browser extension |
How each one differs from Voice Notebook
SpeechTexter
Free online voice typing in the browser with custom voice commands
- SpeechTexter is free.
- SpeechTexter lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Voice Notebook has.
- SpeechTexter also covers notes.
Suits: Students and writers drafting notes or essays by voice
TalkTyper
Free in-browser speech-to-text page for dictating short passages
- TalkTyper is free.
- TalkTyper lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Voice Notebook has.
Suits: Occasional dictation of emails or short notes
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 lists no Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps, which Voice Notebook has.
- Speechnotes also covers notes.
Suits: People who want free dictation in a browser with no install or sign-up
Dictation.io
Free browser dictation tool built on Google speech recognition
- Dictation.io is free.
- Dictation.io lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Voice Notebook has.
- Dictation.io also covers notes.
- Dictation.io does not cover transcription, which Voice Notebook does.
Suits: Quick dictation of emails or short documents in Chrome
Voice In
Speech-to-text extension for typing on websites in Chrome and Edge
- Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Voice In lists no web app and Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Voice Notebook has.
- Voice In does not cover transcription, which Voice Notebook does.
Suits: People who do most of their writing in web apps inside Chrome or Edge
Limits worth knowing in Voice Notebook
- The web version works only in Chrome.
- Saving texts, voice commands and custom languages needs a free registration.
- Offline dictation is described only for the Android app, with lower accuracy, and needs language packs.
- The site's footer copyright line reads 2011 to 2016, so it looks lightly maintained.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Voice Notebook?
The alternatives to Voice Notebook in this directory are SpeechTexter, TalkTyper, Speechnotes, Dictation.io and Voice In. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Voice Notebook.
Is there a free alternative to Voice Notebook?
Yes. SpeechTexter, TalkTyper and Dictation.io are free to use. Speechnotes and Voice In have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 9, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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