LipSurf
7.3#13 in dictation softwareFree planFree planExtensionLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitLipSurf vs WakaScribe
WakaScribe
8.2#4 in dictation softwareFrom €1 a monthFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | LipSurf | WakaScribe |
|---|---|---|
| Custom vocabulary | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Intended users | The homepage identifies people with motor disabilities, productivity focused users, computer professionals, and neurodiverse people as audiences for LipSurf. | The maker presents local mode for regulated or sensitive work, including legal, healthcare, accounting, development, and consulting professions. |
| Languages | The homepage lists English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Japanese. | Local mode supports major European languages; cloud mode supports over 100 languages and dialects with automatic language detection. |
| Offline dictation | No | Yes |
| Privacy model | cloud | hybrid |
| Support | The pricing page lists email and phone support with the Plus plan. | The FAQ directs users with further questions to contact the company. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Chromebooks,Google Chrome | macOS,Windows,Linux,iOS,Android |
LipSurf plans
- FreeFree
- Plus—
- Premium—
- FREEFree
- PLUS$3 a month
- PREMIUM$6 a month
WakaScribe plans
- LocalFree
- Entreprise€1 a month
- Local modeFree
- Business mode€1 a month
- Business mode (yearly comparison)€12 a year
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.
Pick WakaScribe if…
WakaScribe may suit people who want offline dictation, including those in legal, healthcare, accounting, development or consulting work. Business mode may suit teams that need shared dictionaries, collaboration and cloud-language support.