VoiceInk alternatives · Dictation
VoiceInk alternatives with a Linux app
The VoiceInk listing does not include a Linux app. 8 of the 27 other voice dictation apps in this directory list a Linux app.
VoiceInk is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. 7 of them are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from VoiceInk
- Free
Handy
Free, open-source offline speech-to-text for desktop
- Handy is free. VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac.
- Handy has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Handy lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only VoiceInk lists an iOS app.
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Spokenly
Dictation app with free local models and optional cloud accuracy
- Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly). VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac.
- Spokenly has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Spokenly lists Windows and Linux apps.
- VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $6.67/mo
OpenWhispr
Open-source dictation with free local models and meeting notes
- OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly). VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac.
- OpenWhispr has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OpenWhispr lists Windows and Linux apps.
- VoiceInk can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
Whispering
Open-source dictation app that uses your own models or API keys
- Whispering is free. VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac.
- Whispering has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Whispering lists a web app.
- Only Whispering lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Free
Voxtype
Open-source push-to-talk dictation for Linux and macOS
- Voxtype is free. VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac.
- Voxtype has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Voxtype lists a Linux app.
- Only VoiceInk lists an iOS app.
- 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). VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac.
- Only Voicy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Voicy lists a browser extension.
- VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
- 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. VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac.
- Typeless has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typeless lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Talon
Hands-free computer control by voice, eye tracking and noises
- Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month. VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac.
- Talon has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Talon lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only VoiceInk lists an iOS app.
Common questions
Which VoiceInk alternatives have a Linux app?
Handy, Spokenly, OpenWhispr, Whispering, Voxtype, Voicy, Typeless and Talon list a Linux app.
Does VoiceInk have a Linux app?
The VoiceInk listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.
Which of these voice dictation apps are free?
Handy, Spokenly, OpenWhispr, Whispering, Voxtype, Typeless and Talon are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to VoiceInk: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.