The Braina Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Braina in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Braina
The Insider’s Guide
Voice assistant and dictation software for Windows and macOS
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among voice dictation apps, read from Braina’s own pages.
Made by Brainasoft · checked Oct 6, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Braina’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Braina’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 2 of the 27 other voice dictation apps we grade
Braina is desktop software from Brainasoft that combines voice dictation with a voice-controlled personal assistant and an interface for large language models. The paid editions type what you say into any program or website, respond to spoken commands for editing and automation, and transcribe audio and video files on the computer. The free Lite edition covers voice commands and AI chat but leaves out dictation, and paid licenses are sold for fixed terms of one to three years.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Braina, taken from its own pages and our grades.
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Best for dictation plus voice control of a Windows PC
Braina is dictation, a voice assistant and an AI chat window in one desktop program, mostly for Windows.
- 2
Paid plans start at $8.25 a month when paid by the year for each person
As its pricing page puts it: $99 for a 1-year license on 1 Windows PC.
- 3
There is a free plan
Braina Lite is free on 1 Windows or macOS computer: voice commands, AI chat with 300 Advanced AI Credits, local language models and offline audio transcription. It has no dictation.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
macOS and Windows.
- 5
Dictation in any program
With dictation mode on, speech is typed into whichever field has focus, in Word, Outlook, Gmail, Google Docs or other software. No voice training or user profiles are needed. Paid editions only.
- 6
Spoken editing commands
Commands such as "new paragraph", "delete that", "undo" and "change language to German" edit and navigate while dictating, alongside a list of spoken punctuation marks.
- 7
Custom vocabulary and templates
Teach Braina uncommon names, addresses and technical jargon, and set up dictation templates and canned answers. The vendor says it already recognizes most medical, legal and scientific terms.
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A 2.4 GPA, above 2 of 27
That is against the other voice dictation apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Braina you would be making dictation that types into any app on your computer. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Braina at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $99 for a 1-year license on 1 Windows PC
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows
- Made by
- Brainasoft
- Category
- Voice Dictation
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for dictation plus voice control of a Windows PC
Braina is dictation, a voice assistant and an AI chat window in one desktop program, mostly for Windows. Pro types what you say into any software for $99 a year. But the free Lite edition has no dictation, licenses run for fixed terms, a Mac needs Pro Plus at $199 for two years, the phone apps are only microphones, and refunds carry a 12% deduction.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Pro is $99 for a year on one Windows PC, about $8.25 a month, which is the ordinary middle of this category. It's a fixed term, not a licence you keep, and a Mac needs Pro Plus at $199 for two years. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Braina Lite is free on one computer, with voice commands, AI chat on 300 credits and offline audio transcription. It leaves out dictation, which is the thing people come here for. |
| Features | B | Dictation into any program with spoken commands like "new paragraph" and "delete that", custom vocabulary and templates, plus a voice assistant that opens apps and runs macros, AI chat with local models and offline file transcription. No gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but you install it and talk: the vendor says there's no voice training and no user profiles to build before you start dictating. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Computers only, and even then Pro is Windows while macOS needs Pro Plus. The Android and iOS apps are just wireless microphones for the desktop program, not dictation apps. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Braina is for
- Fits if you're on Windows and want to dictate and also control the PC by voice
- Works for medical, legal or technical writing, since you can teach it custom vocabulary
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want free dictation, because the Lite edition leaves dictation out
- Pricey if you're on a Mac, since macOS support starts at Pro Plus, $199 for 2 years
- Not for you if you want to dictate on your phone, as the mobile apps are just microphones for the desktop
- Watch out: licenses run for fixed terms of 1, 2 or 3 years, so you pay again when the term ends
- Watch out: refunds must be asked for within 7 days and have 12% deducted, and the Pro Plus offer always ends tomorrow
Good to know
Good for
- Windows users who want dictation together with voice control of the PC
- People who want dictation, AI chat and automation in one program
- Dictating specialist vocabulary with custom words and templates
Worth knowing
- The free Lite edition does not include dictation; that starts with Pro at $99 for one year.
- Licenses run for fixed terms of 1, 2 or 3 years, and Pro is Windows only: macOS support, on Apple Silicon, needs Pro Plus or Pro Ultra.
- Refunds must be requested within 7 days, apply only to a first purchase of up to 3 licenses, and have 12% deducted.
- The Android and iOS apps are remote microphones for the desktop program, not standalone dictation apps.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$8.25
A month to start, paid by the year, for each person. There is a free plan too
Braina has a free plan. Paid plans start at $99 for a 1-year license on 1 Windows PC.
It leaves out dictation, which is the thing people come here for.
Braina Lite
$0
For 1 Windows or macOS computer: voice commands in 90 languages, AI chat with 300 Advanced AI Credits, local language models and offline audio transcription. No dictation.
Braina Pro
$99
for 1 year, 1 Windows PC
Adds unlimited dictation in any software or website, custom vocabulary, dictation templates, offline video transcription and 10,000 Advanced AI Credits. Windows only.
Braina Pro Plus
$199
for 2 years, up to 2 computers
Everything in Pro plus macOS support, 20,000 Advanced AI Credits and priority support. The page calls $199 a limited-time offer and always shows the next day as its end date.
Braina Pro Ultra
$299
for 3 years, up to 3 computers
Everything in Pro plus macOS support, 50,000 Advanced AI Credits, priority support, onboarding and training.
The free plan
Braina Lite is free on 1 Windows or macOS computer: voice commands, AI chat with 300 Advanced AI Credits, local language models and offline audio transcription. It has no dictation.
Read from brainasoft.com on Oct 6, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
Volume discounts on request
The pricing page says discounts are available for volume purchases and asks buyers to contact Brainasoft for a quote. No amounts are published.
Stated on brainasoft.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and Windows
Voice assistant and dictation software for Windows and macOS. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, AI features, transcription, dictation, chat assistant, workflow automation.
Computers only, and even then Pro is Windows while macOS needs Pro Plus.
- Dictation in any program
- With dictation mode on, speech is typed into whichever field has focus, in Word, Outlook, Gmail, Google Docs or other software. No voice training or user profiles are needed. Paid editions only.
- Spoken editing commands
- Commands such as "new paragraph", "delete that", "undo" and "change language to German" edit and navigate while dictating, alongside a list of spoken punctuation marks.
- Custom vocabulary and templates
- Teach Braina uncommon names, addresses and technical jargon, and set up dictation templates and canned answers. The vendor says it already recognizes most medical, legal and scientific terms.
- Voice assistant and automation
- Built-in voice commands open apps, files and websites, control windows, play media and set alarms. Custom commands, hotkeys and keyboard macros automate repetitive steps.
- AI chat and local language models
- Chat by voice or text with cloud models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and others using Advanced AI Credits, or run open models such as Llama, Qwen and Gemma on the computer.
- File transcription and phone microphone
- Audio files, and video files in Pro, are transcribed on the computer without an internet connection. Android and iOS apps turn a phone into a wireless microphone over Wi-Fi.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
What it works with
- OpenAI
- Claude
- Gemini
- Grok
- Mistral
Braina is made by Brainasoft.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
2/27
Other voice dictation apps it is graded above
Braina's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 2 of the 27 other voice dictation apps we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on features (B, above 11 of 27) and worst on free plan and trial (C, above 2).
Its paid plans start at $8.25 a month when paid by the year for each person, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 9 of the 16 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 2 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 28 voice dictation apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Braina’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 6 of 27
- CFree plan and trialAbove 2 of 27
- BFeaturesAbove 11 of 27
- BEase of useAbove 7 of 27
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 5 of 27
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 22 voice dictation apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Braina is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Braina you would be making dictation that types into any app on your computer. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 20 of the 27 other voice dictation apps grade higher. It costs $99 a year.
What you could not
- Dictation that types into any app on your computer.
- An AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make.
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- Speech turned into text you can trust.
- A real app for macOS and Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It is priced for each person, which means accounts and billing for a team.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Braina’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Dragon Professional, Talon, Wispr Flow, Superwhisper and Voice In
The 5 tools Braina is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.4GPA
Dragon Professional
From $685.99
Windows speech recognition for dictation and voice commands.
- Braina has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
- Only Braina lists a macOS app.
- Braina also covers chat assistant and workflow automation.
- 2.8GPA
Talon
Free plan · from $5/mo
Hands-free computer control by voice, eye tracking and noises.
- Only Talon lists a Linux app.
- Braina also covers transcription and chat assistant.
- 2.8GPA
Wispr Flow
Free plan · from $12/mo
Voice dictation that cleans up your speech in any app.
- Only Wispr Flow lists iOS and Android apps.
- Braina also covers chat assistant and workflow automation.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes and text expansion.
- 2.8GPA
Superwhisper
Free plan · from $8.49/mo
Voice-to-text app with offline models and custom AI modes.
- Only Superwhisper lists iOS and Android apps.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Braina also covers chat assistant and workflow automation.
- 2.6GPA
Voice In
Free plan · from $5/mo
Speech-to-text extension for typing on websites in Chrome and Edge.
- Only Braina lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
- Braina also covers transcription, chat assistant and workflow automation.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Braina free?
Braina has a free plan. Braina Lite is free on 1 Windows or macOS computer: voice commands, AI chat with 300 Advanced AI Credits, local language models and offline audio transcription.
How much does Braina cost?
Braina lists 4 plans. Braina Lite: $0.
What platforms does Braina work on?
Braina is available on macOS and Windows.
Does Braina offer any discounts?
Braina publicly lists the following: Volume discounts on request.
Does Braina have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Braina is listed for macOS and Windows.
Does Braina have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Braina is listed for macOS and Windows.
Is Braina open source?
Braina is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
Does Braina work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does Braina integrate with?
Braina's listing names OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Grok and Mistral. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Braina?
Braina is made by Brainasoft.
What are the alternatives to Braina?
The closest alternatives to Braina in our directory are Dragon Professional, Talon, Wispr Flow, Superwhisper and Voice In.
How does Braina compare with other voice dictation apps?
Braina's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 2 of the 27 other voice dictation apps we grade, and level with 5.
Is Braina good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Braina C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $8.25 a month when paid by the year for each person, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 9 of the 16 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Braina?
To replace Braina you would be making dictation that types into any app on your computer.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Braina’s own pages on Oct 6, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Brainasoft's own pages on 6 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-07-11.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Brainasoft. Prices change, so check brainasoft.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Braina, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/braina
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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- FluidVoice Insider's GuideFree, open-source on-device dictation for macOS3.0 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Braina’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Braina is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Brainasoft. Prices and plans change: check brainasoft.com before you buy.