Dictanote
8.4#3 in dictation softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitDictanote vs LipSurf
What both publish
| Fact | Dictanote | LipSurf |
|---|---|---|
| Custom vocabulary | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | AudioScribe supports integration with other apps through Zapier or a webhook. | The site lists Gmail, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Facebook, LinkedIn, Microsoft Word, YouTube, Reddit, Slack, Twitter, Discord, WhatsApp, Evernote, and Salesforce. |
| Languages | Dictanote supports speech recognition in more than 50 languages and 80+ dialects. | The homepage lists English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Japanese. |
| Offline dictation | No | No |
| Privacy | Dictanote says browser speech recognition handles dictation and it does not receive or store audio; notes are stored on its servers for syncing. | The pricing page says LipSurf does not store or process voice data on its servers and uses Google APIs to transcribe speech. |
| Support | Support is available through the help center, user forum and email, with replies usually within a few hours and within a day. | The pricing page lists email and phone support with the Plus plan. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,iPhone,Chrome,Edge,Safari | Windows,macOS,Linux,Chromebooks,Google Chrome |
| Voice commands | Voice commands can insert punctuation, technical terms and corrections. | Yes |
Dictanote plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$8 a month
- Pro monthly$8 a month
- Pro yearly$60 a year
LipSurf plans
- FreeFree
- Plus—
- Premium—
- FREEFree
- PLUS$3 a month
- PREMIUM$6 a month
Pick Dictanote if…
Dictanote suits people who want to dictate notes in multiple languages and organize them into notebooks. It may also fit users who need offline note editing, provided they can connect to the internet to dictate.
Pick LipSurf if…
LipSurf may suit people who want to dictate or navigate web pages by voice, including people with motor disabilities, productivity-focused users, computer professionals, and neurodiverse people. It requires Google Chrome.