Microsoft
Windows Voice Typing
Built into Windows 11: Win+H types into any text box; Voice Access also dictates offline.
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026FreeTry Windows Voice Typing free
Where it fits
- device
- Windows
- must-haves
- Types into any appCleans up as I talkStays on my device
- price
- FreeUp to $10 a monthUp to $20 a month
Pricing
- Free plan
- Yes
From Microsoft's pricing page, checked October 26, 2026. Prices change; the vendor's page has today's.
Features
- Works on
- Windows
- Types into any app
- Yes
- Runs on your device
- Yes
- AI clean-up
- Yes
- Languages
- 36
Windows Voice Typing alternatives
WisprWispr FlowVoice dictation that types into any app and cleans up filler words and punctuation.Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo
SuperUltraSuperwhisperVoice dictation for any app, with offline local models and AI modes for tone and format.Free plan · paid from $8.49/mo or $249.99 one-time
AppleApple DictationBuilt into macOS, iOS and iPadOS: dictate anywhere you type, on device in many languages.Free
Nuance (Microsoft)Dragon ProfessionalLocally installed Windows dictation and voice commands, sold through Nuance sales.See pricing
Good SnoozeMacWhisperMac transcription app with on-device Whisper models and system-wide dictation.Free
GoogleGoogle Docs Voice TypingBuilt into Google Docs: dictate into Docs and Slides speaker notes in the browser.Free
Aqua VoiceAqua VoiceVoice dictation that types into any text field and formats it for the app you're in.From $10/mo
Prakash Joshi (Pax)VoiceInkOpen-source Mac dictation app that transcribes locally and types into any app.$25 one-time
Questions
How much does Windows Voice Typing cost?
Windows Voice Typing is free, according to Microsoft's site on October 26, 2026.
Is there a free version of Windows Voice Typing?
Yes, Windows Voice Typing has a free plan.
What does Windows Voice Typing work on?
Windows Voice Typing works on Windows.
What are the best Windows Voice Typing alternatives?
The dictation apps reviewers recommend most besides Windows Voice Typing are Wispr Flow, Superwhisper and Apple Dictation. Each is compared below.
We don't test apps ourselves. Features and prices come from Microsoft's own site, and alternatives are ordered by what independent reviewers recommend.