Best Dictation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Wispr Flow is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Superwhisper and Dictanote. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Superwhisper. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Speechnotes at $0.10/mo.
Dictation tools help turn speech into text, and the first entries here are WakaScribe, Wispr Flow and Superwhisper. Compare custom vocabulary and voice commands to see how each handles specialized terms or spoken controls. Language count and supported platforms give context on language and device fit; offline dictation and privacy model help you assess where and how you can use a tool. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost details. The ranking order gives you a starting point for browsing, while the listed comparisons let you weigh the features that matter for your writing and dictation needs.
27 dictation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
14 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wispr FlowWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $1/mo | 8.1 | |
| 2 | SuperwhisperWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $7.08/mo | 8.0 | |
| 3 | DictanoteWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $5/mo | 8.0 | |
| 4 | Voice InWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 7.7 | |
| 5 | WakaScribeWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | €1/mo | 7.7 | |
| 6 | LisprWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $6.58/mo | 7.5 | |
| 7 | SerenadeWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 7.4 | |
| 8 | VitoWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 7.3 | |
| 9 | Aqua VoiceWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $8/mo | 7.2 | |
| 10 | Dragon ProfessionalWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 6.9 |
| 11 | Google Voice AccessAndroid | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 6.8 |
| 12 | BrainaWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 6.8 |
| 13 | WizkeyWindows · Android | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $9/mo | 6.8 | |
| 14 | LipSurfWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 15 | SpeechnotesWeb · Android · Extension | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $0.10/mo | 6.6 | |
| 16 | Google DocsWeb · Android · iPhone · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $7/mo | 6.2 |
| 17 | KviskrMac | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.1 | |
| 18 | Philips SpeechLiveWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | $12.90/mo | 6.0 |
| 19 | Talon VoiceWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.8 |
| 20 | VoiceInkMac · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $25/mo | 5.7 |
| 21 | TalkTypeWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 22 | SpeechTexterWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 5.7 | |
| 23 | SabreVoiceWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 24 | TalkTasticMac | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 25 | OpenASRWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
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Questions about this list
Which dictation software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Wispr Flow is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 8.1. Superwhisper is second and Dictanote third.
How many of these have a free plan?
14 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Speechnotes has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.10/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.