Best dictation software for Windows
Windows has free voice typing (Win + H), and dedicated apps add accuracy, punctuation clean-up and dictation that works the same way in every program.
Quick answer Wispr Flow is the top pick, followed by Dragon Professional and Windows Voice Typing.
Top pick
Wispr Flow by Wispr
Voice dictation that types into any app and cleans up filler words and punctuation.
- Works on Windows
- Price
- Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android
- Types into any app
- Yes
- Runs on your device
- No
- AI clean-up
- Yes
- Languages
- 100
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $12/user/moTry Wispr Flow free
Dragon Professional by Nuance (Microsoft)
Locally installed Windows dictation and voice commands, sold through Nuance sales.
- Works on Windows
- Price
- See pricing
- Works on
- Windows
- Types into any app
- Yes
- Runs on your device
- Yes
- Team plan
- Yes
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026See pricingGet Dragon Professional
Windows Voice Typing by Microsoft
Built into Windows 11: Win+H types into any text box; Voice Access also dictates offline.
- Works on Windows
- Price
- Free
- Works on
- Windows
- Types into any app
- Yes
- Runs on your device
- Yes
- AI clean-up
- Yes
- Languages
- 36
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026FreeTry Windows Voice Typing free
Google Docs Voice Typing by Google
Built into Google Docs: dictate into Docs and Slides speaker notes in the browser.
- Works on Windows
- Price
- Free
- Works on
- Web
- Types into any app
- No
- Languages
- 62
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026FreeTry Google Docs Voice Typing free
Superwhisper by SuperUltra
Voice dictation for any app, with offline local models and AI modes for tone and format.
- Works on Windows
- Price
- Free plan · paid from $8.49/mo or $249.99 one-time
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android
- Types into any app
- Yes
- Runs on your device
- Yes
- AI clean-up
- Yes
- Languages
- 100
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $8.49/mo or $249.99 one-timeTry Superwhisper free
Talon by Talon Voice
Hands-free voice control and dictation for the whole computer, with eye and noise input.
- Works on Windows
- Price
- Free plan · paid from $25/user/mo
- Works on
- Windows, Mac, Linux
- Types into any app
- Yes
- Runs on your device
- Yes
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $25/user/moTry Talon free
Aqua Voice by Aqua Voice
Voice dictation that types into any text field and formats it for the app you're in.
- Works on Windows
- Price
- From $10/mo
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android
- Types into any app
- Yes
- AI clean-up
- Yes
- Languages
- 49
- Team plan
- Yes
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026From $10/moTry Aqua Voice free
Typeless by Simply CA LLC
AI voice keyboard that turns speech into polished text in any app, minus filler words.
- Works on Windows
- Price
- Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android
- Types into any app
- Yes
- Runs on your device
- No
- AI clean-up
- Yes
- Languages
- 100
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $12/user/moTry Typeless free
Willow Voice by Willow Care
Voice dictation for any app that removes filler words and formats text, with offline mode.
- Works on Windows
- Price
- Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, iPhone
- Types into any app
- Yes
- Runs on your device
- Yes
- AI clean-up
- Yes
- Languages
- 100
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $12/user/moTry Willow Voice free
Spokenly by Inviral Tech
Dictation app with free offline models that types at your cursor in any app.
- Works on Windows
- Price
- Free plan · paid from $8.33/mo or $29 one-time
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone
- Types into any app
- Yes
- Runs on your device
- Yes
- AI clean-up
- Yes
- Languages
- 100
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $8.33/mo or $29 one-timeTry Spokenly free
Compare the top picks
| App | Price | Works on | Types into any app | Runs on your device | AI clean-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wispr Flow | Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo | Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android | Yes | No | Yes |
| Dragon Professional | See pricing | Windows | Yes | Yes | – |
| Windows Voice Typing | Free | Windows | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Google Docs Voice Typing | Free | Web | No | – | – |
| Superwhisper | Free plan · paid from $8.49/mo or $249.99 one-time | Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Talon | Free plan · paid from $25/user/mo | Windows, Mac, Linux | Yes | Yes | – |
| Aqua Voice | From $10/mo | Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android | Yes | – | Yes |
| Typeless | Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo | Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android | Yes | No | Yes |
| Willow Voice | Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo | Mac, Windows, iPhone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spokenly | Free plan · paid from $8.33/mo or $29 one-time | Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
How we picked
We compared 18 dictation apps and kept the 14 that fit this guide. We don't test apps ourselves: features and prices come from each app's own site, and the order follows what independent reviewers recommend. No app pays to be listed or placed higher, and whether an app pays us a commission never changes its place.
Questions
How are these apps ranked?
Apps that independent "best of" roundups recommend come first, the most often recommended at the top; the rest follow with the best-known first. Every app listed meets this guide's needs.
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Where do the prices come from?
From each app's own pricing page, on the date shown next to the price. Prices for dictation apps change often, so check the vendor's page before you buy.