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Voice Writer alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Voice Writer alternative for most people is Wispr Flow (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of voice dictation apps. The best free one is SpeechTexter (3.0 GPA).

Voice Writer compared with 5 alternatives: Wispr Flow, SpeechTexter, TalkTyper, Letterly and Voice In.

Voice Writer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, or $80 per year billed annually. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Voice WriterThis toolFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Browser extension
Wispr FlowFree plan · from $12/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
SpeechTexterFreeFreeWeb
TalkTyperFreeFreeWeb
LetterlyFree trial · from $19.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Voice InFree plan · from $5/moYesBrowser extension

Price against what you get

Voice Writer starts at $6.67 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Letterly.

Wispr Flow scores higher without starting lower. SpeechTexter, TalkTyper and Voice In start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessVoice WriterWispr FlowSpeechTexterTalkTyperLetterlyVoice In

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The full chart of voice dictation apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Voice Writer

  1. Wispr Flow

    Voice dictation that cleans up your speech in any app

    • Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Wispr Flow also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Wispr Flow lists no web app and browser extension, which Voice Writer has.
    • Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes, transcription and text expansion.
    • Wispr Flow does not cover grammar & style, which Voice Writer does.

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

    Wispr Flow vs Voice WriterWispr Flow pricing and details

  2. SpeechTexter

    Free online voice typing in the browser with custom voice commands

    • SpeechTexter is free.
    • SpeechTexter lists no macOS app and browser extension, which Voice Writer has.
    • SpeechTexter also covers transcription and notes.
    • SpeechTexter does not cover grammar & style, which Voice Writer does.

    Suits: Students and writers drafting notes or essays by voice

    SpeechTexter vs Voice WriterSpeechTexter pricing and details

  3. TalkTyper

    Free in-browser speech-to-text page for dictating short passages

    • TalkTyper is free.
    • TalkTyper lists no macOS app and browser extension, which Voice Writer has.
    • TalkTyper also covers transcription.
    • TalkTyper does not cover grammar & style, which Voice Writer does.

    Suits: Occasional dictation of emails or short notes

    TalkTyper vs Voice WriterTalkTyper pricing and details

  4. 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.
    • Letterly has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Voice Writer.
    • Letterly also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Letterly lists no browser extension, which Voice Writer has.
    • Letterly also covers meeting notes, transcription, notes and text expansion.

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

    Letterly vs Voice WriterLetterly pricing and details

  5. 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 macOS app, which Voice Writer has.
    • Voice In does not cover grammar & style, which Voice Writer does.

    Suits: People who do most of their writing in web apps inside Chrome or Edge

    Voice In vs Voice WriterVoice In pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Voice Writer

  • The web app sends audio to the cloud, and the site says data may be used to improve model accuracy.
  • The Mac app needs an Apple Silicon Mac on macOS 13 or later, is English only, and downloads about 3.5 GB of models on first launch.
  • No Windows, Linux, iOS or Android app is listed; the web app is the route on those systems.
  • Pro speech recognition, extra languages and tone controls are paid.
Voice Writer pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Voice Writer?

The alternatives to Voice Writer in this directory are Wispr Flow, SpeechTexter, TalkTyper, Letterly and Voice In. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Voice Writer.

Is there a free alternative to Voice Writer?

Yes. SpeechTexter and TalkTyper are free to use. Wispr Flow and Voice In have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Voice Writer alternatives work on Windows?

The Voice Writer listing does not include a Windows app. Wispr Flow and Letterly list one.

Which Voice Writer alternatives work on Android?

The Voice Writer listing does not include an Android app. Wispr Flow 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 Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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