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TalkType
by TalkType
What TalkType is
TalkType is paid dictation software for neurodivergent thinkers and people who struggle to put ideas on a page. It transcribes speech in real time without voice training and can enter text into fields in Word, Google Docs, Outlook, Teams, Slack, and other apps. The software includes a document editor, library, automatic punctuation, voice commands, custom vocabulary, and AI tools for proofreading, restructuring, tone changes, and custom prompts. Accessibility options include light and dark modes, adjustable font sizes, and OpenDyslexic support. TalkType runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with cloud processing and no offline dictation. It states that UK-stored data is encrypted, speech audio is deleted after transcription, and customer data is not used to train AI models. A 14-day trial is available; listed individual pricing includes $50 per month or $249 per year.
Who it suits
TalkType suits neurodivergent users and anyone who prefers speech for drafting, editing, or communicating. Its broad platform support and assistive-tool integrations also fit users with established accessibility workflows.
What it does well
- Real-time dictation without voice training
- Works inside many text-field apps
- Includes voice commands and custom vocabulary
- Offers accessibility display options
- Speech audio is deleted after transcription
What to know first
- No free plan
- Offline dictation is unavailable
- Unlimited use is subject to fair usage
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | £50 per month · Unlimited dictation (fair usage) · unlimited AI credits · individual use | $50 a month |
| Teams | £50 per user per month · Unlimited dictation (fair usage) · unlimited AI credits · admin hub · user management | $50 a month |
| Annual license | $249 per year · Full access on any device · individual license | $249 a year |
| 2 years | $448 · Everything in annual license · save 10% | $448, paid once |
| Teams | £600 per user per year · Unlimited dictation (fair usage) · unlimited AI credits · admin hub · user management | £600 a year |
| Individual | £600 per year · Unlimited dictation (fair usage) · unlimited AI credits · individual use | £600 a year |
| 3 years | $634.95 · Everything in annual license · save 15% | $634.95, paid once |
| 4 years | $795.80 · Everything in annual license · save 20% | $795.80, paid once |
The first 8 of 9 plans, as talk-type.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
TalkType combines cross-platform dictation with writing assistance, accessibility settings, and integrations for assistive tools. Its cloud model includes stated encryption and audio deletion, while paid use is required after the trial.
Facts from TalkType's own pages
- Accessibility
- Accessibility options include light and dark modes, adjustable font sizes, and OpenDyslexic typeface support. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Browser limitation
- The browser version lets users dictate in the browser and copy text to other destinations. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Custom vocabulary
- Users can add specialist terms, acronyms, and phrases to a custom vocabulary for recognition in future sessions. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Data protection
- Customer data is stored in the UK, data is encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit with TLS, and speech audio is not retained after transcription completes. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Dictation anywhere
- TalkType can dictate into apps with text fields, including Word, Google Docs, Outlook, Teams, Slack, and more. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Fair usage
- Unlimited dictation is subject to fair usage under the product terms. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · talk-type.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Bristol, UK · talk-type.com, 28 Sept 2026
- How it works
- It transcribes speech in real time without voice training or setup. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- TalkType says it integrates with screen readers, note-takers, and other assistive tools users already rely on. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile and desktop
- The maker offers downloads for Windows and Mac, apps for iPhone and Android, and browser access. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Offline dictation
- No · talk-type.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Privacy model
- cloud · talk-type.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- TalkType is dictation software designed for neurodivergent thinkers and people who struggle to get ideas onto the page. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- TalkType states it is ISO 27001:2022 certified and GDPR and UK GDPR compliant, and that customer data is never used to train AI models. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security limits
- The maker says it is working towards ISO 9001:2015 and SOC 2 certification. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Paid plans include UK-based support by web chat and email; the security contact page says it aims to respond within one working day. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,Windows,macOS,iOS,Android · talk-type.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Voice commands
- Yes · talk-type.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Writing tools
- It includes a built-in document editor and library, automatic punctuation, voice commands, and AI tools for proofreading, restructuring, tone changes, and custom prompts. · talk-type.com, 8 Oct 2026
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