The SpeechTexter Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about SpeechTexter 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.
SpeechTexter
The Insider’s Guide
Free online voice typing in the browser with custom voice commands
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among voice dictation apps, read from SpeechTexter’s own pages.
Made by SpeechTexter · checked Nov 12, 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 SpeechTexter’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on SpeechTexter’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 35 of the 46 other voice dictation apps we grade
SpeechTexter is a free web app that turns speech into text in real time, using Google's speech-to-text service through the browser. It supports more than 70 languages, lets you define your own voice commands, and saves notes as .doc or .txt files. The page shows ads.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about SpeechTexter, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Open the page and talk, with nothing to set up.
- 1
Best for free multilingual dictation in the browser
It leans on Google's speech service, shows ads, and types into its own page rather than into other apps.
- 2
It is free
SpeechTexter has no paid plan at all. Free to use with no installation. The page shows ads.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Real-time dictation
Speech is converted to text as you talk, with a confidence percentage and a preview box that can be turned off.
- 5
Custom voice commands
A voice command list inserts punctuation, saved phrases and actions such as undo, redo and new paragraph, and you can edit it.
- 6
More than 70 languages
The page says over 70 languages are supported, with a keyboard shortcut to switch language.
- 7
A 3.0 GPA, above 35 of 46
That is against the other voice dictation apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
SpeechTexter is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
SpeechTexter at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- SpeechTexter
- Category
- Voice Dictation
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for free multilingual dictation in the browser
SpeechTexter is a free web page that turns speech into text in over 70 languages, with custom voice commands. It leans on Google's speech service, shows ads, and types into its own page rather than into other apps.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free to use, with no installation and no paid plan on record. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The whole thing is free, and the cost is ads on the page. |
| Features | C | Real-time dictation, over 70 languages, voice commands, autosave and download, but it types only inside its own page and recognition can stop after a few words in some languages. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. Open the page and talk, with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only. It names Chrome on desktop and some Android browsers, and the old Android app is no longer supported. |
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 SpeechTexter is for
- Fits if you want to dictate in many languages without installing anything
- Works for students writing notes and short documents in a browser
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to dictate into other apps, as dictation happens in its own page
- Not for you if you use an iPhone or iPad, which the page says aren't supported
- Watch out: it relies on Google's service, and the page warns recognition can stop after a few words in some languages
- Not for you if you want ads gone, as the page shows them
- Watch out: the old Android app is no longer supported
Good to know
Good for
- Students and writers drafting notes or essays by voice
- People who want a free tool with no install or account
Worth knowing
- The page names Google Chrome on desktop as the supported browser, and some browsers on Android.
- The old Android app is no longer supported.
- It relies on Google's speech-to-text service, and the page warns that recognition can stop after a few words in some languages.
- Dictation happens inside its own page, not in other apps.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
SpeechTexter is free to use.
Free to use, with no installation and no paid plan on record.
Free
$0
The full web app, supported by advertising.
The free plan
Free to use with no installation. The page shows ads.
Read from speechtexter.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Free online voice typing in the browser with custom voice commands. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: transcription, dictation, notes.
It names Chrome on desktop and some Android browsers, and the old Android app is no longer supported.
- Real-time dictation
- Speech is converted to text as you talk, with a confidence percentage and a preview box that can be turned off.
- Custom voice commands
- A voice command list inserts punctuation, saved phrases and actions such as undo, redo and new paragraph, and you can edit it.
- More than 70 languages
- The page says over 70 languages are supported, with a keyboard shortcut to switch language.
- Capitalization options
- Settings cover proper nouns, the first letter of a sentence or paragraph, and adding a period at the end of a sentence.
- Download and copy
- A note can be downloaded as a .doc or .txt file, or copied as plain text.
- Autosave
- Notes can be saved automatically in the browser's cache, which the page says is unsuitable for shared computers.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
SpeechTexter is made by SpeechTexter.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
35/46
Other voice dictation apps it is graded above
SpeechTexter's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 35 of the 46 other voice dictation apps we grade, and level with 7.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 28 of 46) and worst on features (C, above 1).
SpeechTexter has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4, and no tool on the category's chart scores higher without costing more.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 47 voice dictation apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. SpeechTexter’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 22 of 46
- AFree plan and trialAbove 28 of 46
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 46
- BEase of useAbove 14 of 46
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 9 of 46
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 35 voice dictation apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. SpeechTexter 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
SpeechTexter is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 35 of the 46 other voice dictation apps we grade.
What you could make
- Notes: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Dictation that types into any app on your computer.
- Speech turned into text you can trust.
What this rests on. SpeechTexter’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
TalkTyper, Dictation.io, Speechnotes, Voice Notebook and Voice Writer
The 5 tools SpeechTexter is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
TalkTyper
Free
Free in-browser speech-to-text page for dictating short passages.
- SpeechTexter also covers notes.
- 3.0GPA
Dictation.io
Free
Free browser dictation tool built on Google speech recognition.
- SpeechTexter also covers transcription.
- 3.2GPA
Speechnotes
Free plan · from $1.9/mo
Free online dictation notepad with a voice-typing extension.
- Only Speechnotes lists an Android app.
- Only Speechnotes lists a browser extension.
- 3.2GPA
Voice Notebook
Free plan · from $5.99
Browser speech-to-text with audio file transcription and phone apps.
- Only Voice Notebook lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
- SpeechTexter also covers notes.
- 2.6GPA
Voice Writer
Free plan · from $10/mo
Dictation that rewrites speech into clean text, in browser or on Mac.
- Only Voice Writer lists a macOS app.
- Only Voice Writer lists a browser extension.
- SpeechTexter also covers transcription and notes.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
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 SpeechTexter free?
Yes. SpeechTexter is free to use.
How much does SpeechTexter cost?
SpeechTexter lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does SpeechTexter work on?
SpeechTexter is available on Web.
Does SpeechTexter have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. SpeechTexter is listed for Web.
Does SpeechTexter have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. SpeechTexter is listed for Web.
Is SpeechTexter open source?
SpeechTexter is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes SpeechTexter?
SpeechTexter is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to SpeechTexter?
The closest alternatives to SpeechTexter in our directory are TalkTyper, Dictation.io, Speechnotes, Voice Notebook and Voice Writer.
How does SpeechTexter compare with other voice dictation apps?
SpeechTexter's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 35 of the 46 other voice dictation apps we grade, and level with 7.
Is SpeechTexter good value for money?
ToolGPA grades SpeechTexter A for value for money. SpeechTexter has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of SpeechTexter?
SpeechTexter is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from SpeechTexter’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from SpeechTexter's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
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 SpeechTexter. Prices change, so check speechtexter.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 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.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- SpeechTexter, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/speechtexter
- 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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See our other guides
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- Voice Dictation Insider's GuideEvery one of the 47 voice dictation apps we grade, compared
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- Speechnotes Insider's GuideFree online dictation notepad with a voice-typing extension3.2 GPA
- TypeWhisper Insider's GuideOpen-source dictation with local engines for Mac, PC, iOS and Android3.2 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 SpeechTexter’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. SpeechTexter is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by SpeechTexter. Prices and plans change: check speechtexter.com before you buy.