Express Scribe AlternativesAudio Transcription Tools and other similar apps like Express Scribe

Apps similar to Express Scribe include Spokenly, which has a free version. Other options are FluidVoice, Offscript, VoiceInk and EnviousWispr. You're spoiled for choice with Audio Transcription Tools like Express Scribe: we list more than 100 alternatives for the web, Mac, iPhone, Windows and Android.

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  1. Spokenly icon
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    Voice recognition software offering real-time transcription across any Mac app, instant customizable shortcuts, support for diverse accents, visual cues, privacy-focused with no hidden data collection, reduces manual typing, fully integrates for note taking, chat, or drafting.

    213 Spokenly alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
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  2. FluidVoice icon
     8 likes

    Processes voice-to-text instantly on Mac with privacy-first local AI, zero delay, no subscriptions, open-source code, optional context-enhanced transcription, direct input into any app, hardware-optimized performance, and full offline control.

    128 FluidVoice alternatives

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    • Mac
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  3. Offscript icon
     7 likes

    Secure note app offering on-device AI transcription using Whisper, full AES-256-GCM and SQLCipher encryption, semantic meaning-based search, biometric lock, premium AI summaries, action items, tagging, export to PDF/Markdown/CSV, calendar sync, and encrypted backup.

    85 Offscript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. VoiceInk icon
     8 likes

    Instantly converts spoken words to text using local AI for near-perfect accuracy and privacy, with real-time transcription, seamless macOS integration, user-supplied AI keys, multiple language support, and no cloud data upload required.

    197 VoiceInk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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  5. EnviousWispr icon
     3 likes

    Free, on-device AI dictation for macOS. Hold a hotkey, speak, paste polished text. No account, no cloud, no subscription.

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    • Mac
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  6. Paraspeech icon
     6 likes

    Fully offline speech-to-text for macOS, prioritizing privacy by processing all transcriptions on device, optimized for Apple Silicon, lightweight at under 200MB RAM, compatible with any app, efficient in the background, with no recurring subscription, and fast model setup.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  7. TalkNotes turns audio into structured notes, todos, flashcards, and transcripts using AI transcription in 100+ languages. Automatically capture lectures, meetings, or any speech into actionable text, ensuring tasks never get lost, with user-friendly accessibility for everyone.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Katari icon
     3 likes

    Voice-to-text solution for Mac enabling dictation anywhere with a keyboard shortcut—no internet required. Delivers instant, private transcription in 100+ languages, translation to English, vocabulary customization, universal app compatibility, one-time payment, and zero data collection.

    111 Katari alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  9. Otter.ai icon
     22 likes

    An intelligent note-taking solution that records, transcribes, and shares English voice conversations. Otter.ai is versatile for meetings, lectures, journalist interviews, offering features like speaker ID, inline photos, playback with word highlighting, calendar integration, and easy group collaboration.

    287 Otter.ai alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Transcribro icon
     6 likes

    Transcribro is a private and on-device speech recognition keyboard and service for Android.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (ISC)

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  11. Superwhisper icon
     8 likes

    Revolutionize your writing process with offline voice-to-text capabilities that transform spoken words into perfectly formatted documents, emails, and notes. Supported on Mac and iPhone, this ad-free, AI-powered tool offers seamless transcription and efficient dictation tie-ins with Whisper-AI technology.

    219 Superwhisper alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
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  12. ScribeFlow icon
     1 like

    AI transcription for audio, video, YouTube, TikTok and live calls.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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