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Whisper Memos alternatives

Whisper Memos compared with 6 alternatives: AudioPen, Cleft, Talknotes, Voicenotes, Letterly and 1 more.

Whisper Memos is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.83 per month, billed annually ($69.99 per year). 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Whisper MemosThis toolFree trial · from $5.83/moTrial onlyiOS
AudioPenFree plan · from $33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CleftFree plan · from $39.99/yrYesmacOS, iOS
TalknotesFree trial · from $197/yrTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
VoicenotesFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LetterlyFree trial · from $19.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BraintossFrom $2.79 one-timeNoiOS, Android

How each one differs from Whisper Memos

  1. AudioPen

    Voice notes rewritten into clear text in a chosen style

    • AudioPen starts at $33 for 3 months of Prime, charged once ($11 a month). Whisper Memos starts at $5.83 per month, billed annually ($69.99 per year).
    • AudioPen has a free plan. Whisper Memos does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AudioPen lists a web app.
    • Only AudioPen lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Only AudioPen lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Writers and creators who draft by talking

    AudioPen vs Whisper MemosAudioPen pricing and details

  2. Cleft

    Voice notes turned into structured notes on Apple devices

    • Cleft starts at $39.99 per year (or $6.99 billed monthly). Whisper Memos starts at $5.83 per month, billed annually ($69.99 per year).
    • Cleft has a free plan. Whisper Memos does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cleft lists a macOS app.
    • Cleft also covers Markdown.
    • Whisper Memos also covers meeting notes.

    Suits: People who think out loud and want the ramble turned into a tidy note

    Cleft vs Whisper MemosCleft pricing and details

  3. Talknotes

    AI voice notes that turn recordings into formatted text

    • Talknotes starts at $197 per year (shown as $16 / month, billed annually). Whisper Memos starts at $5.83 per month, billed annually ($69.99 per year).
    • Only Talknotes lists a web app.
    • Only Talknotes lists an Android app.
    • Talknotes also covers templates.

    Suits: Drafting emails, posts and articles by talking

    Talknotes vs Whisper MemosTalknotes pricing and details

  4. Voicenotes

    Bot-free AI notetaker for meetings, memos and dictation

    • Voicenotes starts at $9 per user / month; billing basis not stated. Whisper Memos starts at $5.83 per month, billed annually ($69.99 per year).
    • Voicenotes has a free plan. Whisper Memos does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voicenotes lists a web app.
    • Only Voicenotes lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Voicenotes lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who want one app for meetings, voice memos and dictation

    Voicenotes vs Whisper MemosVoicenotes pricing and details

  5. 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. Whisper Memos starts at $5.83 per month, billed annually ($69.99 per year).
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Letterly also covers dictation and text expansion.

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

    Letterly vs Whisper MemosLetterly pricing and details

  6. Braintoss

    One-tap capture app that sends notes to your email inbox

    • Braintoss starts at $2.79 one-time on Google Play; $2.99 on the App Store. Whisper Memos starts at $5.83 per month, billed annually ($69.99 per year).
    • Only Braintoss lists an Android app.
    • Braintoss can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Braintoss also covers dictation.
    • Whisper Memos also covers meeting notes and transcription.

    Suits: People who treat their email inbox as the place to process to-dos

    Braintoss vs Whisper MemosBraintoss pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Whisper Memos

  • iPhone and Apple Watch only: the App Store listing says it is designed for iPhone and not verified for macOS, and no Android or web app is offered.
  • There is no free plan. The app is free to try, then needs a subscription at $9.99 a month or $69.99 a year.
  • Transcription happens online: memos recorded offline are saved on the device and uploaded once a connection returns.
  • Each recording is limited to 90 minutes, and imported audio must be an audio-only file; video files are rejected.
Whisper Memos pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Whisper Memos?

The alternatives to Whisper Memos in this directory are AudioPen, Cleft, Talknotes, Voicenotes, Letterly and Braintoss. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Whisper Memos.

Is there a free alternative to Whisper Memos?

Yes. AudioPen, Cleft and Voicenotes have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Whisper Memos alternatives work on Windows?

The Whisper Memos listing does not include a Windows app. AudioPen, Voicenotes and Letterly list one.

Which Whisper Memos alternatives work on macOS?

The Whisper Memos listing does not include a macOS app. AudioPen, Cleft, Voicenotes 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 Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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