The Voice Writer Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Voice Writer 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.
Voice Writer
The Insider’s Guide
Dictation that rewrites speech into clean text, in browser or on Mac
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among voice dictation apps, read from Voice Writer’s own pages.
Made by Efficient NLP · 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 Voice Writer’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Voice Writer’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
2.6
GPA, above 14 of the 42 other voice dictation apps we grade
Voice Writer is a dictation tool that transcribes speech and then corrects the grammar of the result with an AI model. It runs as a web app and a Chrome extension, and a separate free Mac app does the same work on the device with no account. The web version has a free tier and a paid Pro plan.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Voice Writer, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The free plan is English only and uses the browser's own recognition, and the web app sends audio to the cloud.
- 1
Best for dictation that fixes your grammar as you speak
Voice Writer types what you say and corrects the grammar as it goes, in the browser, a Chrome extension and an Apple Silicon Mac app.
- 2
Paid plans start at $6.67 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $10 per month, or $80 per year billed annually.
- 3
There is a free plan
Basic AI grammar correction, the browser's built-in speech recognition, English only. The Mac app is free.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
Web and macOS, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Grammar correction while you speak
Speech is transcribed live and an AI model turns the rough wording into cleaner sentences.
- 6
Adaptive style
The home page says it learns a writing tone from examples, and Pro lets you adjust tone with a click.
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Chrome extension
The extension dictates into Gmail, Docs, Notion and other websites.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 14 of 42
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 Voice Writer 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 Writer at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $10 per month, or $80 per year billed annually
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of Pro
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Browser extension
- Made by
- Efficient NLP
- Category
- Voice Dictation
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for dictation that fixes your grammar as you speak
Voice Writer types what you say and corrects the grammar as it goes, in the browser, a Chrome extension and an Apple Silicon Mac app. The free plan is English only and uses the browser's own recognition, and the web app sends audio to the cloud.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Pro is $80 a year on yearly billing, about $6.67 a month, inside the category's cheapest quarter. Monthly it's $10. |
| Free plan and trial | B | A free plan with basic grammar correction in English, plus a free Mac app. A 14-day trial of Pro is offered. |
| Features | C | Grammar correction, adaptive style and on-device Mac dictation, but Pro speech recognition, extra languages and tone controls are paid. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. The Mac app downloads about 3.5 GB of models on first launch. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, Chrome extension and Mac, with Gmail, Google Docs and Notion. No Windows or phone app. |
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 Writer is for
- Fits if you want your dictation tidied for grammar as you talk
- Works for people on an Apple Silicon Mac who want on-device dictation
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to dictate in languages other than English on the free plan
- Watch out: the web app sends audio to the cloud, and the site says data may improve model accuracy
- Not for you if you use an Intel Mac, Windows or a phone, as there's no app for those
- Tight if you stay free: Pro speech recognition and tone controls are paid
- Watch out: the Mac app is English only and needs macOS 13 or later
Good to know
Good for
- Writing emails and posts by voice with polished wording
- Mac users who want private, offline dictation at no cost
Worth knowing
- The web app sends audio to the cloud, and the site says data may be used to improve model accuracy.
- The Mac app needs an Apple Silicon Mac on macOS 13 or later, is English only, and downloads about 3.5 GB of models on first launch.
- No Windows, Linux, iOS or Android app is listed; the web app is the route on those systems.
- Pro speech recognition, extra languages and tone controls are paid.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$6.67
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
Voice Writer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, or $80 per year billed annually.
A free plan with basic grammar correction in English, plus a free Mac app.
Free
$0
Basic AI grammar correction with the browser's built-in speech recognition, English only.
Pro
$10
per month, billed monthly ($80 per year billed annually)
Adds premium speech recognition, 20+ languages, customizable grammar correction and one-click tone changes.
The free plan
Basic AI grammar correction, the browser's built-in speech recognition, English only. The Mac app is free.
Trying it first
14-day free trial of Pro
Read from voicewriter.io on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Annual Pro billing at $80
Pro is $10 a month, or $80 a year if billed annually.
Stated on voicewriter.io
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, macOS and Browser extension
Dictation that rewrites speech into clean text, in browser or on Mac. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, AI features, dictation, grammar & style.
Grammar correction, adaptive style and on-device Mac dictation, but Pro speech recognition, extra languages and tone controls are paid.
- Grammar correction while you speak
- Speech is transcribed live and an AI model turns the rough wording into cleaner sentences.
- Adaptive style
- The home page says it learns a writing tone from examples, and Pro lets you adjust tone with a click.
- Chrome extension
- The extension dictates into Gmail, Docs, Notion and other websites.
- On-device Mac app
- A free Mac app dictates into any Mac app with speech recognition and grammar correction running locally, with no account.
- Multiple languages
- The home page says 30+ languages are supported; the Pro plan lists 20+, and the free tier is English only.
- Microphone only while you speak
- The site says the mic runs only while you are speaking and the app is open.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Browser extension
What it works with
- Gmail
- Google Docs
- Notion
Voice Writer is made by Efficient NLP.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
14/42
Other voice dictation apps it is graded above
Voice Writer's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 14 of the 42 other voice dictation apps we grade, and level with 7.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 27 of 42) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Its paid plans start at $6.67 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 6 of the 21 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 3 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 43 voice dictation apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Voice Writer’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 17 of 42
- BFree plan and trialAbove 18 of 42
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 42
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 42
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 27 of 42
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 32 voice dictation apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Voice Writer 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 Voice Writer 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 costs $80 a year.
What you could not
- Dictation that types into any app on your computer.
- Grammar checking as you type, wherever you type.
- A real app for macOS. Something home-made would be a web page.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Voice Writer’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
Wispr Flow, SpeechTexter, TalkTyper, Letterly and Voice In
The 5 tools Voice Writer is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Wispr Flow
Free plan · from $12/mo
Voice dictation that cleans up your speech in any app.
- Only Voice Writer lists a web app.
- Only Voice Writer lists a browser extension.
- Only Wispr Flow lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- 3.0GPA
SpeechTexter
Free
Free online voice typing in the browser with custom voice commands.
- Only Voice Writer lists a macOS app.
- Only Voice Writer lists a browser extension.
- Voice Writer also covers grammar & style.
- 2.8GPA
TalkTyper
Free
Free in-browser speech-to-text page for dictating short passages.
- Only Voice Writer lists a macOS app.
- Only Voice Writer lists a browser extension.
- Voice Writer also covers grammar & style.
- 3.0GPA
Letterly
Free trial · from $19.99/mo
Voice notes and dictation that rewrite speech into finished text.
- Voice Writer has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Voice Writer lists a browser extension.
- Only Letterly lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- 2.6GPA
Voice In
Free plan · from $5/mo
Speech-to-text extension for typing on websites in Chrome and Edge.
- Only Voice Writer lists a web app.
- Only Voice Writer lists a macOS app.
- Voice Writer also covers grammar & style.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
15
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 Writer free?
Voice Writer has a free plan. Basic AI grammar correction, the browser's built-in speech recognition, English only.
How much does Voice Writer cost?
Voice Writer lists 2 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Voice Writer work on?
Voice Writer is available on Web and macOS. It also has a browser extension.
Does Voice Writer offer any discounts?
Voice Writer publicly lists the following: Annual Pro billing at $80.
Does Voice Writer have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Voice Writer is listed for Web and macOS.
Does Voice Writer have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Voice Writer is listed for Web and macOS.
Is Voice Writer open source?
Voice Writer is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Voice Writer 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 Writer integrate with?
Voice Writer's listing names Gmail, Google Docs and Notion. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Voice Writer have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial of Pro.
Who makes Voice Writer?
Voice Writer is made by Efficient NLP.
What are the alternatives to Voice Writer?
The closest alternatives to Voice Writer in our directory are Wispr Flow, SpeechTexter, TalkTyper, Letterly and Voice In.
How does Voice Writer compare with other voice dictation apps?
Voice Writer's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 14 of the 42 other voice dictation apps we grade, and level with 7.
Is Voice Writer good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Voice Writer B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $6.67 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 6 of the 21 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Voice Writer?
To replace Voice Writer 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 Writer’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 Writer'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 Efficient NLP. Prices change, so check voicewriter.io 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.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Voice Writer, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/voice-writer
- 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 43 voice dictation apps we grade, compared
- OpenWhispr Insider's GuideOpen-source dictation with free local models and meeting notes3.2 GPA
- 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 Voice Writer’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 Writer is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Efficient NLP. Prices and plans change: check voicewriter.io before you buy.