Talon
Hands-free computer control by voice, eye tracking and noises
What is Talon?
Talon is a hands-free input system for macOS, Windows and Linux that lets people write, code and operate a computer with voice commands, dictation, eye tracking and mouth noises. It is aimed first at people with limited or no use of their hands, and is driven by user scripts: commands live in plain .talon files and can be extended in Python. The public release is free, and a Patreon tier gives earlier access to new features.
Talon has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month. See every plan
Good for
- People with limited or no use of their hands
- Programmers who want to write code by voice
- Users willing to customize commands with scripts
Worth knowing
- Talon recognizes no commands until scripts are added; the suggested start is cloning the talonhub/community repository.
- Eye-tracking mouse control needs a separate Tobii 4C, Tobii 5 or equivalent eye tracker.
- On Linux it requires an X11 session, and Wayland support is not planned.
- The app is closed-source freeware, and earlier access to new features is tied to the $25-a-month Talon+ tier on Patreon.
Key features
- Voice commands and dictation
- Control apps, edit text and dictate by voice. Commands come from user scripts, and the talonhub/community repository supplies a ready-made command set.
- Eye-tracking mouse control
- Several algorithms move the pointer by gaze. This depends on a Tobii 4C, Tobii 5 or equivalent eye tracker.
- Noise input
- A noise recognition system reacts to mouth sounds: by default a pop clicks and a hiss scrolls.
- Custom commands in .talon files
- Short text files map a spoken phrase to typed text or key presses, such as saying "select all" to send Cmd-A.
- Python scripting
- Behavior can be extended in Python 3 through an embedded interpreter, so no separate Python installation is needed.
- Built-in or Dragon speech engine
- Talon comes with a free speech recognition engine, installed from its Speech Recognition menu, and also works with Dragon without extra setup.
Talon pricing
- Starts at
- $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month
- Free plan
- The public release is free to download and use, including the built-in speech recognition engine, eye tracking, noise input and scripting.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Talon | $0 | The public release for macOS, Windows and Linux with voice commands, dictation, eye tracking, noise input and Python scripting. |
| VIP Slack Channel | $5per month on Patreon, or $51 per year | A supporter tier that adds access to the #vip channel on the Talon Slack. |
| Talon+ | $25per month on Patreon, or $255 per year | Earlier access to new features and higher-priority support, with invites to the #beta and #vip Slack channels. |
| Professional | $100per month on Patreon, or $1,020 per year | For people who depend on Talon for their living and want to help fund it. Includes Talon+ access. |
Read from patreon.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Talon before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discount15% less with annual Patreon billing
Talon+ is $255 a year on Patreon against $25 a month, which is 15% less. The $5 and $100 tiers follow the same ratio at $51 and $1,020 a year.
Stated on patreon.com
Works with
- Dragon
- Tobii 4C
- Tobii 5
Talon alternatives
- Talon vs Dragon Professional
From $685.99
- Talon vs Braina
Free plan · from $99/yr
- Talon vs Superwhisper
Free plan · from $8.49/mo
- Talon vs Wispr Flow
Free plan · from $12/mo
- Talon vs Handy
Free
Common questions
Is Talon free?
Talon has a free plan. The public release is free to download and use, including the built-in speech recognition engine, eye tracking, noise input and scripting. Paid plans start at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
How much does Talon cost?
Talon lists 4 plans. Talon: $0. VIP Slack Channel: $5 per month on Patreon, or $51 per year. Talon+: $25 per month on Patreon, or $255 per year. Professional: $100 per month on Patreon, or $1,020 per year. Prices were read from patreon.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Talon work on?
Talon is available on macOS, Windows and Linux.
Does Talon offer any discounts?
Talon publicly lists the following: 15% less with annual Patreon billing.
Does Talon have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Talon is listed for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Does Talon have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Talon is listed for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Is Talon open source?
Talon is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
What does Talon integrate with?
Talon's listing names Dragon, Tobii 4C and Tobii 5. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Talon?
Talon is made by Talon Voice, LLC.
What are the alternatives to Talon?
The closest alternatives to Talon in our directory are Dragon Professional, Braina, Superwhisper, Wispr Flow and Handy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Talon.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.