Best Dictation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: WakaScribe is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Wispr Flow and Superwhisper. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Wispr Flow. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Speechnotes at $0.10/mo.
Dictation software converts speech to text, with the listed options differing in language support, controls, and where they can be used. WakaScribe, Wispr Flow, and Superwhisper appear near the beginning. Compare custom vocabulary and voice commands for ways to guide recognition or interaction, and check language count and supported platforms against your needs. Offline dictation and privacy model help frame where dictation may fit your work. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add another comparison point. The ranking provides an order for exploring the entries; use these listed details to focus on the capabilities that matter for your speech-to-text use.
25 dictation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 WakaScribe iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7€1/mo Supported platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, AndroidCustom vocabulary: Yes
- 2 Wispr Flow iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$1/mo Supported platforms: Mac, Windows, iPhone, AndroidLanguage count: 100Custom vocabulary: Yes
- 3 Superwhisper iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$7.08/mo
- 4 Aqua Voice iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$8/mo Supported platforms: macOS, Windows, iOSLanguage count: 49Custom vocabulary: Yes
- 5 Speechnotes Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$0.10/mo Supported platforms: web, Chrome extension, AndroidCustom vocabulary: Yes
- 6 Philips SpeechLive iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$12.90/mo Supported platforms: web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, APICustom vocabulary: Yes
- 7 Braina iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4 Supported platforms: Windows, Android, iOSLanguage count: 90Custom vocabulary: Yes
- 8 Dictanote iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$5/mo Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iPhone, Chrome, Edge, SafariCustom vocabulary: Yes
- 9 Wizkey Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$9/mo Supported platforms: Windows, AndroidCustom vocabulary: Yes
- 10 Vito No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, LinuxCustom vocabulary: Yes
- 11 SpeechTexter Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Supported platforms: web, Windows, macOS, Linux, AndroidCustom vocabulary: Yes
- 12 VoiceInk iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$25/mo Supported platforms: macOS, iOSCustom vocabulary: Yes
- 13 Voice In No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebooks; Chrome and Edge browsers
- 14 Serenade No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3Free Supported platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeCustom vocabulary: Yes
- 15 Google Docs iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$7/mo
- 16 Dragon Professional No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Supported platforms: WindowsCustom vocabulary: Yes
- 17 Google Voice Access Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Supported platforms: AndroidLanguage count: 7
- 18 TalkType iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Supported platforms: web, Windows, macOS, iOS, AndroidCustom vocabulary: Yes
- 19 LipSurf No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebooks, Google ChromeLanguage count: 10Custom vocabulary: Yes
- 20 SabreVoice No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- 21 Plyrium Echo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9$19/mo Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, LinuxCustom vocabulary: Yes
- 22 Talon Voice No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux (X11)Custom vocabulary: Yes
- 23 OpenASR No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Supported platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux (CLI/server)
- 24 TalkTastic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: macOSCustom vocabulary: Yes
- 25 Dragon Legal No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Supported platforms: Windows 10 and Windows 11Custom vocabulary: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which dictation software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
WakaScribe is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 9.7. Wispr Flow is second and Superwhisper third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 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 mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.