Compare Mac Dictation Apps
Showing 38 of 38 apps
| Apple DictationDictation | Free | Yes | No | Local or cloud | No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Voice ControlDictation | Free | Yes | No | — | No | |
 BlurtDictation | Free | Yes | No | Cloud only | Yes | |
| BuzzFiles | Free | Yes | No | On-device | Yes | |
 FluidVoiceDictation | Free | Yes | No | On-device | Yes | |
 Google Docs Voice TypingDictation | Free | Yes | No | Cloud only | No | |
 HandyDictation | Free | Yes | No | On-device | Yes | |
 PlainsayDictation | Free | Yes | No | On-device | Yes | |
 Talon VoiceDictation | Free | Yes | No | On-device | No | |
 WhisperingDictation | Free | Yes | No | Local or cloud | Yes | |
 Whisper NotesFiles · Dictation · Meetings | $7.99 | Yes | Yes | On-device | No | |
 Voice TypeDictation | $19.99 | Trial | Yes | On-device | No | |
 VoiceInkDictation | $25 | Trial | Yes | On-device | Yes | |
 SpeakmacBy usDictation · Meetings | $29 | Trial | Yes | On-device | No | |
 WhisperDictation | $29 | No | No | On-device | No | |
 BlaBlaTypeDictation · Files | €29.88/yr | Trial | No | On-device | No | |
| BetterDictationDictation | $39 | No | Yes | On-device | No | |
 SottoDictation · Files | $49 | No | Yes | On-device | No | |
 Weesper Neon FlowDictation | €45/yr | Yes | Yes | On-device | No | |
 MacWhisperFiles · Meetings · Dictation | €64 | Yes | Yes | On-device | No | |
 VoibeDictation · Meetings | $75 | Trial | Yes | Local or cloud | No | |
 OpenWhisprDictation · Meetings · Files | $80 | Yes | No | Local or cloud | Yes | |
| $84.99 | Yes | Yes | Local or cloud | No | ||
 Aqua VoiceDictation | $96 | Trial | No | Cloud only | No | |
 AcousmosDictation | $99 | Trial | No | Local or cloud | No | |
 AudioPenDictation · Files | $99 | Yes | No | Cloud only | No | |
| $99 | Trial | Yes | Local or cloud | No | ||
 SpokenlyDictation · Files · Meetings | $99.99 | Yes | No | Local or cloud | No | |
 Voicy (usevoicy.com)Dictation | $8.49/mo | Trial | Yes | Cloud only | No | |
 MonologueDictation · Meetings | $144 | Trial | No | Local or cloud | No | |
 TypelessDictation | $144 | Yes | No | Cloud only | No | |
 Willow VoiceDictation | $144 | Yes | No | Local or cloud | No | |
 Wispr FlowDictation · Meetings | $144 | Yes | No | Cloud only | No | |
 YapsDictation · Files · Meetings | $144 | Trial | No | On-device | No | |
| OttexDictation · Meetings | $168 | Yes | No | Local or cloud | No | |
 GlaidoDictation | $204 | Yes | No | Cloud only | No | |
 DictatoDictation | —Not published | No | No | On-device | No | |
 LetterlyDictation · Files · Meetings | —Not published | Trial | No | — | No |
Prices in USD for one person, from each vendor’s own site, checked October 11, 2026. Price is the lowest one-time or yearly cost for a paid plan. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Head-to-head comparisons
Pricing and Ownership
Compare one-time prices, subscriptions, free limits, and whether your audio stays on your Mac.
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Wispr Flow Pricing (2026): Free Plan Limits, Pro Cost, and a $29 Alternative
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Alternatives and Replacement Decisions
Use these when you know the product you want to move away from and need the closest Mac-native replacement path.
Best Wispr Flow Alternatives for Mac (2026): Offline, One-Time, and Free Options
Dragon for Mac in 2026: Discontinued — and What Actually Replaces It
Best Dragon Alternatives for Mac (2026): 5 Real Replacement Paths
Best Willow Voice Alternatives for Mac (2026): Privacy-Focused Options
MacWhisper Alternative for Live Dictation on Mac: Pricing, Free Tier, and Workflow Fit
Broader Product Comparisons
These pages explain what changes in actual workflow, not just pricing.
Mac Built-In Dictation vs Third-Party Apps: When Apple’s Dictation Is Enough
Speakmac vs Wispr Flow: Our July 2026 Same-Audio Test
Speakmac vs Voibe: Which Offline Dictation App Fits Your Workflow?
Speakmac vs Whisper Notes: Live Dictation vs Offline Transcription
Mac Dictation App Comparison Directory (2026)
Private dictation for your whole Mac
Type with your voice in any app and record meetings without a bot. It all runs on your Mac.