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The Voice Notebook Insider’s Guide

Everything we know about Voice Notebook 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.

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ToolGPANovember 2026

Voice Notebook

The Insider’s Guide

Browser speech-to-text with audio file transcription and phone apps

Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among voice dictation apps, read from Voice Notebook’s own pages.

Made by Voice Notebook · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com

3.2GPA

Contents

  1. 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
  2. 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
  3. 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
  4. 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
  5. 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
  6. 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
  7. 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

ToolGPA put this guide together from Voice Notebook’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Voice Notebook’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

3.2

GPA, above 39 of the 42 other voice dictation apps we grade

Voice Notebook is a speech-to-text web app that runs in Chrome and can also transcribe audio files and YouTube clips. A Chrome extension and Windows, Mac and Linux integration modules let you dictate into other fields and apps, and separate iOS and Android apps exist. The web service is free; the iOS app sells a Premium upgrade.

To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Voice Notebook, taken from its own pages and our grades.

Open the page and talk, with nothing to set up.
From our grade for ease of use
  1. 1

    Best for free voice typing in Chrome and on your phone

    Voice Notebook is a free web service with phone apps that types what you say in Chrome and transcribes audio and video.

  2. 2

    What it costs

    Paid plans start at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).

  3. 3

    There is a free plan

    The web service and the iOS and Android apps are free; the iOS app shows ads.

  4. 4

    It runs on 6 platforms

    Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.

  5. 5

    Voice typing in Chrome

    Press Start recording and speak; buttons insert punctuation, change letter case and undo the last sentence.

  6. 6

    Audio and video transcription

    It can transcribe a file from your computer, an HTML5 audio or video URL, or a YouTube clip.

  7. 7

    Dictate into any site or app

    A Chrome extension types into text fields on any site, and integration modules do the same in applications on Windows, Mac and Linux.

  8. 8

    A 3.2 GPA, above 39 of 42

    That is against the other voice dictation apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.

  9. 9

    Keep it

    To replace Voice Notebook 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.

Voice Notebook at a glance

Pricing
Free plan, from $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown)
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
None stated
Runs on
Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Made by
Voice Notebook
Category
Voice Dictation
Our grade
3.2 GPA, very good

The report card

Best for free voice typing in Chrome and on your phone

Voice Notebook is a free web service with phone apps that types what you say in Chrome and transcribes audio and video. The web version works only in Chrome, saving needs a free sign-up, and the site's footer reads 2011 to 2016.

ToolGPA report cardVoice NotebookGraded Nov 12, 2026
SubjectGradeComment
Value for moneyAThe web service and the iOS and Android apps are free. The one price listed is iOS Premium at $5.99, with no billing period shown.
Free plan and trialAFree outright, with ads on iOS. Saving texts and custom commands needs a free registration.
FeaturesCVoice typing, audio and video transcription, voice commands and about 50 languages, but offline dictation is only on Android, with lower accuracy and language packs.
Ease of useBNo store rating on record: the App Store shows 89 ratings. Open the page and talk, with nothing to set up.
Platforms and integrationsBWeb, Chrome extension, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, with YouTube transcription. No API on record.
Grade point averageVery good, out of 4.03.2

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 Voice Notebook is for

  • Fits if you want free voice typing on a phone as well as in Chrome
  • Works for people transcribing audio or video files without paying

Who it is not for

  • Skip it if you don't use Chrome, as the web version works there only
  • Watch out: the footer copyright reads 2011-2016, so it looks lightly maintained
  • Not for you if you want offline dictation on anything but Android
  • Tight if you want to save: saving texts and commands needs a registration
  • Watch out: the iOS app shows ads, and iOS Premium is $5.99 with no period stated

Good to know

Good for

  • Occasional dictation and transcribing recordings without paying
  • Android users who want an offline option

Worth knowing

  • The web version works only in Chrome.
  • Saving texts, voice commands and custom languages needs a free registration.
  • Offline dictation is described only for the Android app, with lower accuracy, and needs language packs.
  • The site's footer copyright line reads 2011 to 2016, so it looks lightly maintained.

Part 02 · Pricing

What it costs

Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved

$5.99

To start. There is a free plan too

Voice Notebook has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).

The web service and the iOS and Android apps are free.
From our grade for value for money

  • Free

    $0

    Web dictation and audio transcription, plus the free phone apps. The iOS app shows ads and caps transcribed file length.

  • iOS Premium

    $5.99

    in-app purchase; the listing does not show a billing period

    Removes ads, adds a no-sleep switch and Bluetooth support, lifts the transcribed file length limit and unlocks the dictionary Open button.

The free plan

The web service and the iOS and Android apps are free; the iOS app shows ads.

Read from apps.apple.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

7

Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and Browser extension

Browser speech-to-text with audio file transcription and phone apps. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, transcription, dictation.

Web, Chrome extension, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, with YouTube transcription.
From our grade for platforms and integrations
Voice typing in Chrome
Press Start recording and speak; buttons insert punctuation, change letter case and undo the last sentence.
Audio and video transcription
It can transcribe a file from your computer, an HTML5 audio or video URL, or a YouTube clip.
Dictate into any site or app
A Chrome extension types into text fields on any site, and integration modules do the same in applications on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Voice commands and custom terms
Registered users can set voice commands, add custom languages and keep a table that maps spoken phrases to replacement text.
Phone apps
Android and iOS apps handle dictation and file transcription; the Android app can work offline once language packs are installed.
About 50 languages
The language menu lists roughly 50 speech languages, from Afrikaans to Vietnamese.

Where it runs

  • Web
  • macOS
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Browser extension

What it works with

  • YouTube
  • Chrome

Voice Notebook is made by Voice Notebook.

Part 04 · Standing

Where it stands

Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own

39/42

Other voice dictation apps it is graded above

Voice Notebook's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 39 of the 42 other voice dictation apps we grade, and level with 3.

It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 25 of 42) and worst on features (C, above 1).

Each grade against the category

Every bar is all 43 voice dictation apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Voice Notebook’s own letter is outlined.

  • AValue for moneyAbove 21 of 42
  • AFree plan and trialAbove 25 of 42
  • CFeaturesAbove 1 of 42
  • BEase of useAbove 13 of 42
  • BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 27 of 42

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 Voice Notebook 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.

It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.2 is higher than 39 of the 42 other voice dictation apps we grade.

What you could not

  • Dictation that types into any app on your computer.
  • Speech turned into text you can trust.
  • Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.

What this rests on. Voice Notebook’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

SpeechTexter, TalkTyper, Speechnotes, Dictation.io and Voice In

The 5 tools Voice Notebook is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.

  • 3.0GPA

    SpeechTexter

    Free

    Free online voice typing in the browser with custom voice commands.

    • Only Voice Notebook lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    • SpeechTexter also covers notes.
    Voice Notebook and SpeechTexter compared in full
  • 2.8GPA

    TalkTyper

    Free

    Free in-browser speech-to-text page for dictating short passages.

    • Only Voice Notebook lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    Voice Notebook and TalkTyper compared in full
  • 3.2GPA

    Speechnotes

    Free plan · from $1.9/mo

    Free online dictation notepad with a voice-typing extension.

    • Only Voice Notebook lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Speechnotes also covers notes.
    Voice Notebook and Speechnotes compared in full
  • 3.0GPA

    Dictation.io

    Free

    Free browser dictation tool built on Google speech recognition.

    • Only Voice Notebook lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    • Voice Notebook also covers transcription.
    Voice Notebook and Dictation.io compared in full
  • 2.6GPA

    Voice In

    Free plan · from $5/mo

    Speech-to-text extension for typing on websites in Chrome and Edge.

    • Only Voice Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Voice Notebook also covers transcription.
    Voice Notebook and Voice In compared in full

Part 06 · Questions

Quick answers

The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two

10

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 Voice Notebook free?

Voice Notebook has a free plan. The web service and the iOS and Android apps are free; the iOS app shows ads.

How much does Voice Notebook cost?

Voice Notebook lists 2 plans. Free: $0. iOS Premium: $5.99 in-app purchase; the listing does not show a billing period.

What platforms does Voice Notebook work on?

Voice Notebook is available on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

Is Voice Notebook open source?

Voice Notebook is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.

Does Voice Notebook 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 Voice Notebook integrate with?

Voice Notebook's listing names YouTube and Chrome. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Who makes Voice Notebook?

Voice Notebook is made by a company of the same name.

What are the alternatives to Voice Notebook?

The closest alternatives to Voice Notebook in our directory are SpeechTexter, TalkTyper, Speechnotes, Dictation.io and Voice In.

How does Voice Notebook compare with other voice dictation apps?

Voice Notebook's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 39 of the 42 other voice dictation apps we grade, and level with 3.

Could I make my own version of Voice Notebook?

To replace Voice Notebook 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 Voice Notebook’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 Voice Notebook'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 Voice Notebook. Prices change, so check voicenotebook.com before you buy.

Part 07 · About

About ToolGPA

Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

5,038

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.

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Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Voice Notebook’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. Voice Notebook is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Voice Notebook. Prices and plans change: check voicenotebook.com before you buy.