Dictanote
8.4#3 in dictation softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitDictanote vs VoiceInk
What both publish
| Fact | Dictanote | VoiceInk |
|---|---|---|
| Custom vocabulary | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Offline dictation | No | Yes |
| Security | The privacy policy says synced content is replicated on servers in the United States and describes commercially reasonable security safeguards. | The maker says API keys are stored in the device Keychain and local transcription data is held in a SwiftData database protected by system-level encryption. |
| Support | Support is available through the help center, user forum and email, with replies usually within a few hours and within a day. | The solo developer, Pax, provides support by email and says replies usually arrive within 24–48 hours. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,iPhone,Chrome,Edge,Safari | macOS,iOS |
| 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
VoiceInk plans
- Solo$25 a month
- Personal$39 a month
- Extended$49 a month
- Solo$25, paid once
- Personal$39, paid once
- Extended$49, paid once
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 VoiceInk if…
VoiceInk suits Mac and iOS users who want dictation, writing cleanup, custom terms, and voice commands. It also fits users who prefer local transcription or want to connect their own provider keys.