{
  "name": "The Dictation Index registry",
  "url": "https://dictationindex.com/",
  "status": "published",
  "edition": "2026-09",
  "edition_url": "https://dictationindex.com/editions/2026-09",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0",
  "generated_at": "2026-09-21",
  "data_through": "2026-09-16",
  "method_version": "0.2",
  "method_url": "https://dictationindex.com/method",
  "note": "Facts are taken from each tool's official site and public sources, with a verification date per tool. Scores are aggregated sentiment from public posts on X, method v0.2. margin is a 90% margin of error. tied_with_ranks gives the first and last rank a tool is statistically tied with, or null. posts_from and posts_to are the dates a tool's posts actually cover, which is shorter than the window for the most discussed tools because collection stops at 1,000 posts. Post IDs and raw label counts are not published yet.",
  "fields": {
    "processing": "cloud = audio is sent to the vendor's servers; on-device = audio stays on the machine; hybrid = both modes offered",
    "pricing_model": "free | freemium | subscription | one-time | subscription-or-one-time | enterprise"
  },
  "window": {
    "start": "2026-06-19",
    "end": "2026-09-16",
    "days": 90
  },
  "minimum_posts_to_rank": 50,
  "collection_cap_per_tool": 1000,
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      "name": "Apple Dictation",
      "slug": "apple-dictation",
      "category": "built-in",
      "descriptor": "Built-in dictation on Mac, iPhone and iPad, on-device on Apple Silicon",
      "overview": "Built into macOS and iOS with no setup required. Uses on-device processing on Apple Silicon Macs for privacy, falling back to cloud on older hardware. Supports dictation in over 60 languages.",
      "platforms": [
        "macOS",
        "iOS"
      ],
      "processing": "hybrid",
      "pricing_model": "free",
      "starting_price": "Included",
      "free_tier": true,
      "features": [
        "real-time",
        "multi-language",
        "auto-punctuation",
        "offline capable",
        "system-wide"
      ],
      "official_url": null,
      "sources": [],
      "verified_at": "2026-09-16",
      "score": 3.2,
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      "neutral_pct": 32,
      "negative_pct": 53,
      "rank": 12,
      "tier": "ranked",
      "margin": 0.5,
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      "posts_from": "2026-06-21",
      "posts_to": "2026-09-15",
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          "negative": 38,
          "neutral": 0
        },
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          "negative": 3,
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          "positive": 3,
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          "neutral": 0
        },
        "platform": {
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          "negative": 3,
          "neutral": 1
        },
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        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Apple Voice Control",
      "slug": "apple-voice-control",
      "category": "accessibility",
      "descriptor": "Full voice control of Mac, iPhone and iPad with built-in dictation, fully offline",
      "overview": "Built into macOS and iOS as an accessibility feature for controlling the entire device by voice, not just entering text. Runs fully on-device with no internet required. Combines dictation with commands for clicking, scrolling and opening apps.",
      "platforms": [
        "macOS",
        "iOS"
      ],
      "processing": "on-device",
      "pricing_model": "free",
      "starting_price": "Included",
      "free_tier": true,
      "features": [
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        "offline capable",
        "system-wide",
        "real-time"
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      "verified_at": "2026-09-16",
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      "mention_count": 4,
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      "negative_pct": 25,
      "rank": null,
      "tier": "limited",
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      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Aqua Voice",
      "slug": "aqua-voice",
      "category": "ai-dictation",
      "descriptor": "Cloud AI dictation with low latency and custom dictionary, for Mac, Windows and iOS",
      "overview": "Cloud AI dictation app for Mac, Windows and iOS built for low-latency streaming transcription. Supports a custom dictionary for names and jargon and adapts formatting to the active application. Free tier available, with paid plans for unlimited use.",
      "platforms": [
        "macOS",
        "Windows",
        "iOS"
      ],
      "processing": "cloud",
      "pricing_model": "freemium",
      "starting_price": "From $8/mo",
      "free_tier": true,
      "features": [
        "real-time",
        "custom vocabulary",
        "context-aware",
        "system-wide",
        "multi-language"
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      "official_url": "https://aquavoice.com",
      "sources": [
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      "score": 7.1,
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        8
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          "negative": 7,
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        "reliability": {
          "positive": 3,
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          "positive": 2,
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        },
        "platform": {
          "positive": 14,
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        },
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    },
    {
      "name": "Augnito",
      "slug": "augnito",
      "category": "medical",
      "descriptor": "Medical voice AI with 50+ specialty vocabularies, no voice training required",
      "overview": "Cloud speech recognition built for clinical documentation, with vocabularies covering more than 50 medical specialties and no per-user voice training required. Used by hospitals and health systems on the web, iOS and Android. Sold through enterprise contracts.",
      "platforms": [
        "Browser",
        "iOS",
        "Android"
      ],
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      "pricing_model": "enterprise",
      "starting_price": "Contact sales",
      "free_tier": false,
      "features": [
        "medical terminology",
        "real-time",
        "multi-language"
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      "rank": null,
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      }
    },
    {
      "name": "BetterDictation",
      "slug": "betterdictation",
      "category": "ai-dictation",
      "descriptor": "Offline dictation for Mac focused on reliability in professional environments",
      "overview": "Offline dictation app for Mac aimed at professionals who want reliability without a subscription. Speech recognition runs entirely on-device, and the app is sold as a one-time license covering one, three or ten devices depending on tier.",
      "platforms": [
        "macOS"
      ],
      "processing": "on-device",
      "pricing_model": "one-time",
      "starting_price": "$39 one-time",
      "free_tier": false,
      "features": [
        "offline capable",
        "system-wide",
        "text formatting"
      ],
      "official_url": "https://betterdictation.com",
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      "verified_at": "2026-09-16",
      "score": null,
      "mention_count": 3,
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      "rank": null,
      "tier": "limited",
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    },
    {
      "name": "BigHand",
      "slug": "bighand",
      "category": "enterprise",
      "descriptor": "Digital dictation workflow for legal and professional firms on Windows",
      "overview": "Digital dictation and workflow software for legal and professional services firms on Windows. Captures voice recordings and routes them through speech recognition or typing pools with document tracking. Sold as an enterprise contract, common in law firms.",
      "platforms": [
        "Windows"
      ],
      "processing": "cloud",
      "pricing_model": "enterprise",
      "starting_price": "Contact sales",
      "free_tier": false,
      "features": [
        "multi-language",
        "auto-punctuation",
        "system-wide"
      ],
      "official_url": "https://www.bighand.com",
      "sources": [],
      "verified_at": "2026-09-16",
      "score": null,
      "mention_count": 32,
      "positive_pct": 28,
      "neutral_pct": 72,
      "negative_pct": 0,
      "rank": null,
      "tier": "unverified",
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        "platform": {
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    },
    {
      "name": "BOSS AI",
      "slug": "boss-ai",
      "category": "ai-dictation",
      "descriptor": "Screen-aware dictation with a native iOS keyboard, also on Mac and Windows",
      "overview": "AI dictation app with a native iOS keyboard that can read on-screen context to shape its output, alongside Mac and Windows apps. Includes one-tap rewriting and saved clip snippets. Free tier available, with a paid Pro plan for unlimited use.",
      "platforms": [
        "iOS",
        "macOS",
        "Windows"
      ],
      "processing": "cloud",
      "pricing_model": "subscription",
      "starting_price": "From $5.83/mo",
      "free_tier": false,
      "features": [
        "real-time",
        "context-aware",
        "system-wide",
        "text formatting"
      ],
      "official_url": "https://bossai.tech",
      "sources": [],
      "verified_at": "2026-09-16",
      "score": null,
      "mention_count": 4,
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      "rank": null,
      "tier": "limited",
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          "negative": 0,
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        "usability": {
          "positive": 2,
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        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Braina",
      "slug": "braina",
      "category": "enterprise",
      "descriptor": "AI assistant and dictation in 100+ languages for Windows, with offline mode",
      "overview": "Windows AI assistant combining voice dictation in over 100 languages with desktop automation and voice commands. Offers an offline recognition mode alongside cloud-based options. Free Lite version available, with a paid Pro tier.",
      "platforms": [
        "Windows"
      ],
      "processing": "hybrid",
      "pricing_model": "freemium",
      "starting_price": "From $59/yr",
      "free_tier": true,
      "features": [
        "multi-language",
        "voice commands",
        "offline capable"
      ],
      "official_url": "https://www.brainasoft.com",
      "sources": [],
      "verified_at": "2026-09-16",
      "score": null,
      "mention_count": 1,
      "positive_pct": 100,
      "neutral_pct": 0,
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      "rank": null,
      "tier": "none",
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        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Caster",
      "slug": "caster",
      "category": "voice-control",
      "descriptor": "Open-source voice commands for 13+ languages, built on Dragon, Kaldi or WSR",
      "overview": "Open-source voice command framework for hands-free computer control, supporting more than 13 languages. Built on top of existing speech engines such as Dragon, Kaldi or Windows Speech Recognition rather than its own recognizer. Popular among programmers for voice coding.",
      "platforms": [
        "macOS",
        "Windows",
        "Linux"
      ],
      "processing": "on-device",
      "pricing_model": "free",
      "starting_price": "Free / open-source",
      "free_tier": true,
      "features": [
        "voice commands",
        "multi-language",
        "offline capable",
        "open-source",
        "code dictation"
      ],
      "official_url": null,
      "sources": [],
      "verified_at": "2026-09-16",
      "score": null,
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      "tier": "none",
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    },
    {
      "name": "Cursorless",
      "slug": "cursorless",
      "category": "voice-control",
      "descriptor": "Structural voice editing for code in VS Code, built on Talon",
      "overview": "Open-source VS Code extension for editing code by voice using structural, cursor-free commands rather than dictating characters one at a time. Built to run on top of Talon's speech engine. Aimed at programmers with RSI or who prefer hands-free coding.",
      "platforms": [
        "macOS",
        "Windows",
        "Linux"
      ],
      "processing": "on-device",
      "pricing_model": "free",
      "starting_price": "Free / open-source",
      "free_tier": true,
      "features": [
        "voice commands",
        "code dictation",
        "open-source",
        "offline capable"
      ],
      "official_url": "https://www.cursorless.org",
      "sources": [
        "https://www.cursorless.org"
      ],
      "verified_at": "2026-09-16",
      "score": null,
      "mention_count": 0,
      "positive_pct": 0,
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      "rank": null,
      "tier": "none",
      "topics": null
    },
    {
      "name": "Dictanote",
      "slug": "dictanote",
      "category": "web-app",
      "descriptor": "Web note-taking app with built-in dictation in 50+ languages, from the Voice In team",
      "overview": "Browser-based note-taking app with built-in voice dictation in more than 50 languages, made by the team behind the Voice In extension. Includes an AudioScribe feature for transcribing recorded audio into notes. Free plan available, with a paid Pro tier.",
      "platforms": [
        "Browser"
      ],
      "processing": "cloud",
      "pricing_model": "freemium",
      "starting_price": "From $5/mo",
      "free_tier": true,
      "features": [
        "browser-based",
        "multi-language",
        "voice commands",
        "real-time"
      ],
      "official_url": "https://dictanote.co",
      "sources": [],
      "verified_at": "2026-09-16",
      "score": null,
      "mention_count": 1,
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      "rank": null,
      "tier": "none",
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        },
        "platform": {
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          "neutral": 1
        },
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        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Dictato",
      "slug": "dictato",
      "category": "ai-dictation",
      "descriptor": "Ultra-fast offline Mac dictation with 80ms latency",
      "overview": "Offline dictation app for Mac built for very low latency, around 80 milliseconds, using a choice of local speech engines. Includes AI proofreading and translation into 30 languages, all processed on-device. Sold as a one-time purchase, not a subscription.",
      "platforms": [
        "macOS"
      ],
      "processing": "on-device",
      "pricing_model": "one-time",
      "starting_price": "€19.99 one-time",
      "free_tier": false,
      "features": [
        "real-time",
        "offline capable",
        "multi-language",
        "system-wide"
      ],
      "official_url": "https://dicta.to",
      "sources": [],
      "verified_at": "2026-09-16",
      "score": null,
      "mention_count": 8,
      "positive_pct": 63,
      "neutral_pct": 37,
      "negative_pct": 0,
      "rank": null,
      "tier": "limited",
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        },
        "price": {
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          "negative": 0,
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        },
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        },
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        "usability": {
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        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "DictaFlow",
      "slug": "dictaflow",
      "category": "ai-dictation",
      "descriptor": "Hold-to-talk dictation with keystroke injection, works in Citrix and Remote Desktop",
      "overview": "Dictation app for Mac, Windows and iPhone that injects text as simulated keystrokes, letting it work inside Citrix and Remote Desktop sessions where most dictation tools fail. Offers unlimited local offline dictation plus a cloud AI word allowance on paid plans.",
      "platforms": [
        "macOS",
        "Windows",
        "iOS"
      ],
      "processing": "cloud",
      "pricing_model": "subscription",
      "starting_price": "From $5.75/mo",
      "free_tier": false,
      "features": [
        "system-wide",
        "offline capable",
        "real-time"
      ],
      "official_url": "https://dictaflow.io",
      "sources": [],
      "verified_at": "2026-09-16",
      "score": null,
      "mention_count": 1,
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      "rank": null,
      "tier": "none",
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      "overview": "Chrome extension that adds voice control for browsing, such as navigating pages and clicking links, alongside text dictation in 9 languages. Free tier covers core commands, with paid tiers adding dictation into fields like Gmail and a wake word.",
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      "name": "LumeVoice",
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      "overview": "Cloud AI dictation app for iPhone, Android and Mac that advertises a zero data retention policy, meaning audio is not stored after transcription. Types directly into the active app. No free tier; priced as a subscription or a lifetime license.",
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    {
      "name": "MacWhisper",
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      "descriptor": "Local Whisper dictation and file transcription for Mac, one-time purchase",
      "overview": "Mac app that runs OpenAI's Whisper model locally for both live dictation and transcribing existing audio and video files. Free version covers smaller Whisper models; a one-time Pro purchase unlocks the largest model, batch processing and speaker diarization.",
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      "name": "Microsoft SwiftKey Voice",
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      "descriptor": "Predictive keyboard with voice dictation for Android and iOS from Microsoft",
      "overview": "Microsoft's predictive keyboard app for Android and iOS includes a built-in voice dictation mode alongside its typing predictions. Works in any text field the keyboard is active in. Free to download from the app stores.",
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      "name": "Microsoft Word Dictate",
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    {
      "name": "Monologue",
      "slug": "monologue",
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      "descriptor": "AI dictation for long-form drafting, formats based on context, for Mac and iOS",
      "overview": "AI dictation app for Mac and iOS built for long-form writing, adapting formatting and tone based on the app you're dictating into. Also generates notes from recorded meetings without a bot joining the call. Free trial available, then a paid subscription.",
      "platforms": [
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        "iOS"
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      "processing": "hybrid",
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        "real-time",
        "multi-language"
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      "verified_at": "2026-09-16",
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    {
      "name": "Nabla",
      "slug": "nabla",
      "category": "medical",
      "descriptor": "AI medical scribe with dictation mode, free tier for 30 consults per month",
      "overview": "AI medical scribe that drafts clinical notes from patient visits and includes a direct dictation mode. Free tier covers up to 30 consultations a month, unlimited for residents and interns. Paid plans add EHR integration for clinicians and practices.",
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      "official_url": "https://www.nabla.com",
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    {
      "name": "nerd-dictation",
      "slug": "nerd-dictation",
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      "descriptor": "Open-source offline dictation for Linux, driven from the command line",
      "overview": "Open-source offline dictation tool for Linux, configured and run from the command line rather than a graphical app. Uses the Vosk speech recognition engine locally. Aimed at developers comfortable scripting their own dictation workflow.",
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        "code dictation"
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      "name": "NovaVoice",
      "slug": "novavoice",
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      "descriptor": "Voice OS with dictation, AI assistant and agent mode for desktop",
      "overview": "Desktop voice tool for Mac, Windows and Linux combining dictation with an AI assistant and an agent mode that can carry out actions in other apps. Free tier available, with an individual paid plan and separate per-seat team pricing.",
      "platforms": [
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      "overview": "Open-source voice control and dictation tool built for Linux desktops. Runs speech recognition locally with no cloud dependency. Maintained by its community rather than a company.",
      "platforms": [
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      "processing": "on-device",
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        "open-source"
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      "name": "OpenTypeless",
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      "descriptor": "Open-source dictation with choice of speech and language model, MIT licensed",
      "overview": "Open-source dictation app, released under the MIT license, that lets users choose which speech recognition engine and language model it runs on. Available for Mac, Windows and Linux. Can run fully locally or connect to cloud models depending on configuration.",
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        "multi-language"
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      "descriptor": "Open-source Wispr Flow alternative with local Whisper, MIT licensed",
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      "name": "Oravo AI",
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      "overview": "AI dictation app aimed at non-native English speakers, correcting accented speech and handling code-switching between languages mid-sentence. Available on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. Free tier includes 5,000 words, with a paid Pro plan for unlimited use.",
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        "iOS",
        "Android"
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      "name": "Philips SpeechLive",
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      "descriptor": "Browser-based dictation notepad with an Android app, free and ad-supported",
      "overview": "Free browser-based dictation notepad with a companion Android app, supported by ads on the free tier. Uses automatic punctuation and voice commands for editing. A paid Premium plan removes ads; audio file transcription is billed separately, pay-as-you-go.",
      "platforms": [
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        "Android"
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      "processing": "cloud",
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      "overview": "Mac and iOS dictation app that runs local Whisper and Parakeet models for free with no time or word limits. A paid Pro plan adds managed cloud transcription for users who prefer not to manage their own API keys, which the free tier also supports.",
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      "overview": "AI voice assistant for clinicians that handles ambient note-taking, direct dictation and EHR integration, plus voice commands for clinical tasks like placing orders. Available on the web and iOS. Sold through enterprise contracts with health systems.",
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      "descriptor": "Local Whisper dictation for Mac and iPhone, with optional cloud models",
      "overview": "Dictation app for Mac and iPhone that runs Whisper models locally by default, with optional cloud models and bring-your-own-key API access on the paid Pro tier. Free tier available for local use. Pro is offered as a subscription or a lifetime purchase.",
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    {
      "name": "Talon",
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      "descriptor": "Hands-free computer control with dictation, scriptable in Python",
      "overview": "Hands-free computer control tool combining dictation, voice commands and eye-tracking support, scriptable in Python for custom voice command sets. Runs speech recognition on-device. Widely used by programmers, including those with RSI.",
      "platforms": [
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      "processing": "on-device",
      "pricing_model": "free",
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      "descriptor": "AI dictation with filler removal and tone adaptation, cross-platform",
      "overview": "AI dictation app that removes filler words like \"um\" and adjusts tone automatically while you speak, available on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. Free tier includes 8,000 words a week and a personal dictionary. Paid Pro plan removes the word limit.",
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      "name": "Utter",
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      "descriptor": "AI voice keyboard for any app on Mac, iOS and Android with BYOK option",
      "overview": "AI voice keyboard that types into any app on Mac, iOS and Android, with AI editing and a custom dictionary. Supports bring-your-own-key access to your own AI provider or local models, alongside a managed subscription. Free tier gives limited weekly minutes.",
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      "name": "Voibe",
      "slug": "voibe",
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      "descriptor": "Fast private dictation for Mac and Windows, fully on-device on Apple Silicon",
      "overview": "Dictation app for Mac and Windows built for speed and privacy, running fully on-device on Apple Silicon Macs. Available as a monthly subscription, annual plan or one-time lifetime purchase. No free tier.",
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      "overview": "Chrome extension that adds dictation to any text field on the web, from Gmail to Google Docs, in more than 50 languages. Free version covers common sites; the paid Plus tier unlocks custom voice commands and over 1,000 additional sites.",
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      "overview": "AI dictation app with a command mode for editing text by voice, such as deleting or rewriting sections without touching the keyboard. Works on Mac and Windows. Free tier covers 1,000 words; paid Pro and Teams plans add unlimited use and a snippet library.",
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    {
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      "slug": "voiceink",
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      "descriptor": "On-device Whisper and Parakeet dictation for Mac, one-time purchase, GPL licensed",
      "overview": "Mac dictation app that runs Whisper and Parakeet speech models entirely on-device, released under the GPL license with source code publicly available. Sold as a one-time license priced by number of Macs rather than a subscription.",
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