Dictanote

Dictanote is a notes app with built-in speech recognition for voice-typing notes. It supports more than 50 languages and 80-plus dialects, and notes can be arranged into notebooks with checklists, tables, links, search, favorites and pinned notes. AudioScribe transcribes voice notes and rewrites them into clear text, with custom styles and translation; it can connect to other apps through Zapier or a webhook. Users can access and edit notes offline, but dictation requires an internet connection. Dictanote says browser speech recognition handles dictation and that it does not receive or store audio; notes are kept on its servers for syncing. The free plan costs nothing and is billed at $0 forever, allowing 50 notes in one notebook and 60 minutes of dictation a day. Dictation also stops after 20 seconds of silence. Pro is listed at $8 a month billed monthly, or $60 a year billed yearly. Dictation works in specified Chrome, Edge and Safari environments, but not Firefox or Brave.

Dictanote combines voice typing and note organization, with AudioScribe for transcription and rewriting. Consider the daily free-plan cap and browser requirements, especially if offline dictation is important.

Dictanote may suit people who want to dictate notes in supported browsers and organize them into notebooks. It also offers offline note editing, though voice dictation itself needs internet access.

Overview

Dictanote is a notes app that pairs speech-to-text with notebooks and a tool for transcribing and refining voice notes. It suits people who want to capture ideas by voice and keep them organized alongside written notes. The combination is useful, but browser restrictions and online-only dictation narrow its appeal.

Key features

Dictanote supports speech recognition in more than 50 languages and 80+ dialects, along with custom vocabulary and voice commands. That range can help with multilingual notes and specialized terms. Dictation still needs an internet connection, however, so voice entry is not an option offline.

Notebooks support checklists, tables and links, while search, favorites and pinned notes help users retrieve and prioritize material. The free plan allows up to 50 notes in one notebook, a meaningful constraint for anyone building a larger collection.

AudioScribe transcribes voice notes and uses ChatGPT to rewrite them into clearer text. Custom styles and translation offer ways to tailor the result, and integrations through Zapier or a webhook can connect AudioScribe with other apps. It is a distinct transcription and editing workflow, rather than a substitute for live dictation.

Dictanote says browser speech recognition handles dictation without the company receiving or storing audio. Notes are stored on its servers for syncing; synced content is replicated in the United States, with commercially reasonable security safeguards described in its privacy policy. Users can access and edit notes offline, but dictation itself is online-only.

Dictation works in Chrome and Edge on Windows, Mac and Linux, Chrome on Android, and Safari 26 or later on Apple devices. It does not work in Firefox or Brave. The browser can install Dictanote as a standalone app on desktop and Android, or add it to an iPhone or iPad home screen. Support is offered through a help center, user forum and email, with replies usually within a few hours and within a day.

Pricing

The Free plan costs $0 forever and caps users at 50 notes in one notebook and 60 minutes of dictation per day. The microphone also turns off after 20 seconds of silence. That is enough room for trying voice notes or keeping a small collection, but the daily quota and notebook cap may be limiting for regular, sustained use.

Pro is shown at $8.00 per month, billed yearly, with 1 GB of cloud storage. The separate Pro yearly plan costs $60.00 per year, billed yearly, and includes unlimited notes, notebooks and dictation, sharing with up to 10 people, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Pro monthly costs $8.00 per month, billed monthly, can be canceled anytime, and includes those same unlimited-use and sharing benefits plus the 30-day guarantee. Monthly billing costs more over a year than the $60 annual plan, while annual billing suits users prepared to commit upfront. The stated paid-from price is $8/mo (annual); no free trial is offered.

Platforms

Dictanote supports Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iPhone, Chrome, Edge and Safari, subject to its browser-specific dictation support. Its offline mode is limited to accessing and editing notes; voice typing requires connectivity.

Who it's for

Dictanote is a good fit for people who want speech input, notebook organization and a way to clean up recorded voice notes in one workspace. It is less suitable for users who need offline dictation, prefer Firefox or Brave, or expect to keep a large archive on the free plan.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Recognition across 50+ languages and 80+ dialects, custom vocabulary and voice commands support varied spoken-note needs.
• Pros: Notebooks, search, favorites and pinned notes give voice notes a more structured home than a simple transcript list.
• Pros: AudioScribe adds rewriting, custom styles, translation and Zapier or webhook connections for recorded notes.
• Cons: Dictation requires internet, even though notes can be read and edited offline.
• Cons: Dictation does not work in Firefox or Brave, and Safari support requires version 26 or later.
• Cons: Free use is capped at 60 minutes of dictation daily and 50 notes in one notebook, with the microphone stopping after 20 seconds of silence.

Alternatives

For desktop and mobile dictation with weekly word allowances, Wispr Flow offers a free plan with 2,000 words per week on desktop and 1,000 on mobile, plus a weekly Notetaker limit. Superwhisper is worth considering for voice-to-text in any app, meeting recording and transcription, and 100+ languages; it also offers a free plan and trial.

Android users looking specifically for a free voice-access option can consider Google Voice Access. WakaScribe has a free Local plan with unlimited words and no time limit, making it an alternative for users who prioritize those limits. Braina is another freemium option, with Braina Pro at $99.00 per year for one Windows PC and 90 dictation.

Aqua Voice offers a free Starter plan with 1,000 words and the Avalon transcription model; its Pro plan is $8.00 per month, billed annually. Wizkey may suit users wanting local dictation: its free plan allows unlimited local dictation with a supported model, alongside 10,000 cloud words per month and 50 Copilot uses per month. For teams seeking a paid service, Philips SpeechLive has a Basic plan at $12.90 per month, billed annually excluding tax, with 10 users, 5 GB storage and 400 hours.

Readers comparing broader categories can browse Dictation software or Note-taking apps.

Verdict

Choose Dictanote if you want voice typing integrated with organized notes and AudioScribe tools for improving recordings. Its language coverage and note-management features make that combination compelling, but users who need offline dictation or unrestricted free use should look elsewhere.