Dictanote
8.5#3 in dictation softwareFrom $60 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitDictanote vs OpenASR
What both publish
| Fact | Dictanote | OpenASR |
|---|---|---|
| Offline dictation | No | Yes |
| 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 product says it has no telemetry, analytics SDK, account, or cloud transcription path; optional text refinement or translation sends recognized text to the selected provider. |
| Product | Dictanote is a notes app with built-in speech-to-text for voice-typing notes. | OpenASR turns speech into text on a user’s computer for recordings, dictation, and live captions. |
| Security | The privacy policy says synced content is replicated on servers in the United States and describes commercially reasonable security safeguards. | The site says model downloads are verified and describes a signed model catalog; macOS downloads are signed and notarized, and the Windows installer is signed. |
| Support | Support is available through the help center, user forum and email, with replies usually within a few hours and within a day. | The troubleshooting page directs users who remain stuck to open an issue on GitHub with their operating system details and steps tried. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,iPhone,Chrome,Edge,Safari | macOS,Windows,Linux (CLI/server) |
Dictanote plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$8 a month
- Pro monthly$8 a month
- Pro yearly$60 a year
OpenASR plans
- OpenASR DesktopFree
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 OpenASR if…
OpenASR suits people who need local transcription for files, dictation, or captions, and developers who want a local API or CLI. It is a fit for Apple Silicon Mac and Windows desktop users; Linux users have CLI and server support, while the native desktop app is planned.