Talon Voice
Talon Voice is hands-free computer input software for writing, coding, browsing and gaming.
What Talon Voice is
Talon Voice is hands-free computer input software for writing, coding, browsing and gaming. It provides a free speech recognition engine, works with Dragon without additional setup, and lets users create custom vocabulary and voice commands. Commands, global hotkeys, settings and app-specific behavior can be defined in .talon files, and a single utterance can chain multiple commands. Eye-tracking mouse control is supported with a compatible Tobii 4C, Tobii 5 or equivalent tracker; its getting-started guide also describes recognition of sounds such as pops and hisses. Python files and embedded CPython allow extensions without installing Python on the host computer. Talon runs on Windows, macOS and Linux through X11; its guide says Wayland support is not planned because compositors lack required APIs. The license says app-to-service communication uses TLS and usage metrics exclude actual input, speech, text and screen contents. It also bars storing Talon-recorded eye-gaze data for research or commercial purposes. Talon has a free plan; Talon+ is listed at $155 a month, billed annually.
Good
- Free speech recognition engine and free plan.
- Compatible with Dragon without extra setup.
- Supports custom commands and chained utterances.
- Eye-tracking mouse control with compatible trackers.
- Embedded CPython does not require host Python.
Watch out
- Linux support is limited to X11.
- Wayland support is not planned.
- Talon+ is listed at $155 a month, billed annually.
- Eye-gaze data cannot be stored for research or commercial purposes.
Who it suits
Talon suits people seeking voice- or eye-tracking-based computer input for writing, coding, browsing or gaming. It may also suit users who want to create custom commands or extend behavior with Python.
Verdict
Talon combines voice commands, customization and optional eye-tracking control, with a free plan available. Linux users need X11, and the license places a restriction on recorded eye-gaze data.
Plans and prices
From Talon Voice's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Talon Beta | — | Earlier access to new features · Higher-priority support |
| Talon | Free | Free hands-free input app · macOS, Windows, Linux (X11) |
| VIP Slack Channel | $32.50 a month | VIP Slack Channel · Pay annually (Save 15%) |
| Talon+ | $155 a month | More features · Better support · Pay annually (Save 15%) |
| Professional | $612.50 a month | Pay annually (Save 15%) |
The facts
Each one read from Talon Voice's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Command chaining
- Talon can chain multiple commands in one utterance.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Current release
- The changelog identifies Talon 1.0, dated Sep 20, 2026, and lists Hum, Song and Tone speech models.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Custom commands
- Users can define voice commands, global hotkeys, settings and application-specific behavior in .talon files.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Custom vocabulary
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Eye-data restriction
- The license prohibits storing Talon-recorded eye-gaze data for research or commercial purposes.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Eye tracking
- Talon supports eye-tracking mouse control with a compatible Tobii 4C, Tobii 5 or equivalent eye tracker.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Noise recognition
- The getting-started guide describes noise recognition including pop and hiss.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The license says app-to-service communication uses TLS and that usage metrics do not record actual input, speech, text or screen contents.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy model
- hybridchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Talon provides hands-free computer input for writing, coding, browsing and gaming.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Python scripting
- Talon can be extended with Python files and embedded CPython, so Python does not need to be installed on the host system.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The EULA gives [email protected] for product and license questions, and the getting-started guide directs users to Slack for help.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Voice commands
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Voice control
- Talon includes a free speech recognition engine and is compatible with Dragon without additional setup.checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform limitation
- Talon supports Linux through X11; the getting-started guide says Wayland support is not planned because compositors lack required APIs.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux (X11)checked 20 Sep 2026
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