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Talon Voice
What Talon Voice is
Talon Voice provides hands-free computer input for writing, coding, browsing, and gaming. Its free speech recognition engine accepts voice commands, and the app is compatible with Dragon without additional setup. Users can build custom vocabulary, define commands and hotkeys, and set application-specific behavior in .talon files. Talon can chain multiple commands into one utterance. It also supports eye-tracking mouse control with a compatible Tobii 4C, Tobii 5, or equivalent tracker, and its getting-started guide describes recognition of noises such as pops and hisses. Python files and embedded CPython allow extensions without installing Python on the host. Talon runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux through X11; its guide says Wayland support is not planned because compositors lack required APIs. The license says app-to-service communication uses TLS and usage metrics do not capture actual input, speech, text, or screen contents. It also prohibits storing Talon-recorded eye-gaze data for research or commercial purposes. Talon is free; Talon+ is listed at $155 a month, billed annually, with more features and better support.
Who it suits
Talon may suit people who want hands-free input for writing, coding, browsing, or gaming and can use Windows, macOS, or Linux through X11. Its custom commands and Python extensions may also suit users who want to adapt controls to their workflow.
What it does well
- Free speech recognition engine and voice commands.
- Compatible with Dragon without additional setup.
- Supports custom vocabulary and application-specific behavior.
- Chains multiple commands in one utterance.
- Eye-tracking mouse control supports compatible trackers.
What to know first
- Linux support is through X11; Wayland is not planned.
- Talon+ is listed at $155 a month, billed annually.
- License prohibits storing recorded eye-gaze data for research or commercial purposes.
Limits
The free Talon plan provides hands-free input on macOS, Windows, and Linux through X11. Talon+ is listed at $155 a month, billed annually; Linux support is through X11, and Wayland support is not planned.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Talon Beta | Earlier access to new features · Higher-priority support | On request |
| Talon | Free hands-free input app · macOS, Windows, Linux (X11) | Free |
| Talon+ | Pay annually (Save 15%) · More features · Better support | $155 a month |
| VIP Slack Channel | Pay annually (Save 15%) · VIP Slack Channel | $32.50 a month |
| Professional | Pay annually (Save 15%) | $612.50 a month |
As talonvoice.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Talon Voice website.
- Choose the free Talon plan or Talon+ at $155 a month, billed annually.
- Install Talon for macOS, Windows, or Linux through X11.
- Use .talon files to define custom vocabulary, commands, hotkeys, settings, or application-specific behavior.
- For eye-tracking mouse control, use a compatible Tobii 4C, Tobii 5, or equivalent tracker.
Verdict
Talon combines voice input, customizable commands, and optional eye-tracking control across three desktop platforms. Linux users need X11, and the license sets a specific restriction on storing recorded eye-gaze data.
Questions
Is Talon Voice free?
Yes. The Talon plan is free. Talon+ is listed at $155 a month, billed annually.
Which platforms does it support?
It supports macOS, Windows, and Linux through X11. Wayland support is not planned.
Can I create custom voice commands?
Yes. Users can define voice commands, global hotkeys, settings, and application-specific behavior in .talon files.
Does it support eye tracking?
Yes. Eye-tracking mouse control works with a compatible Tobii 4C, Tobii 5, or equivalent eye tracker.
Can Talon be extended with Python?
Yes. It supports Python files and embedded CPython, so Python does not need to be installed on the host.
What does its license say about privacy?
It says app-to-service communication uses TLS and usage metrics do not record actual input, speech, text, or screen contents. It also prohibits storing Talon-recorded eye-gaze data for research or commercial purposes.
Facts from Talon Voice's own pages
- Command chaining
- Talon can chain multiple commands in one utterance. · talonvoice.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Current release
- The changelog identifies Talon 1.0, dated Sep 20, 2026, and lists Hum, Song and Tone speech models. · talonvoice.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Custom commands
- Users can define voice commands, global hotkeys, settings and application-specific behavior in .talon files. · talonvoice.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Custom vocabulary
- Yes · talonvoice.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Eye-data restriction
- The license prohibits storing Talon-recorded eye-gaze data for research or commercial purposes. · talonvoice.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Eye tracking
- Talon supports eye-tracking mouse control with a compatible Tobii 4C, Tobii 5 or equivalent eye tracker. · talonvoice.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · talonvoice.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Noise recognition
- The getting-started guide describes noise recognition including pop and hiss. · talonvoice.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Platform limitation
- Talon supports Linux through X11; the getting-started guide says Wayland support is not planned because compositors lack required APIs. · talonvoice.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The license says app-to-service communication uses TLS and that usage metrics do not record actual input, speech, text or screen contents. · talonvoice.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy model
- hybrid · talonvoice.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Talon provides hands-free computer input for writing, coding, browsing and gaming. · talonvoice.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Python scripting
- Talon can be extended with Python files and embedded CPython, so Python does not need to be installed on the host system. · talonvoice.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The EULA gives [email protected] for product and license questions, and the getting-started guide directs users to Slack for help. · talonvoice.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux (X11) · talonvoice.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Voice commands
- Yes · talonvoice.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Voice control
- Talon includes a free speech recognition engine and is compatible with Dragon without additional setup. · talonvoice.com, 7 Oct 2026
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