Dictanote
8.5#3 in dictation softwareFrom $60 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitDictanote vs Talon Voice
Talon Voice
7.3#12 in dictation softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dictanote | Talon Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Custom vocabulary | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | 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 license says app-to-service communication uses TLS and that usage metrics do not record actual input, speech, text or screen contents. |
| Support | Support is available through the help center, user forum and email, with replies usually within a few hours and within a day. | The EULA gives [email protected] for product and license questions, and the getting-started guide directs users to Slack for help. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,iPhone,Chrome,Edge,Safari | Windows,macOS,Linux (X11) |
| 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
Talon Voice plans
- Talon Beta—
- TalonFree
- VIP Slack Channel$32.50 a month
- Talon+$155 a month
- Professional$612.50 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 Talon Voice if…
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.