Nuance Dragon Alternatives

Nuance Dragon is described as 'Control your PC using voice dictation and commands. Compatible across multiple devices, it enables easy text formatting, web searching, and email sending' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Nuance Dragon for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Google Chrome and SaaS apps. The best Nuance Dragon alternative is Dictanote, which is free. Other great apps like Nuance Dragon are Speech Note, Superwhisper, Windows Speech Recognition and Spokenly.

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Control your PC using voice dictation and commands. Compatible across multiple devices, it enables easy text formatting,...

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Nuance Dragon alternatives page was last updated May 6, 2025
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  1. Dictanote icon
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    Switch between typing and voice to take notes with ease, supporting 40 languages. Real-time transcription captures paragraphs and emoticons while ensuring clear punctuation. Pro upgrade offers cloud storage and multiple note management options.

    108 Dictanote alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome

    Dictanote Features

    1.  Dictation
    2.  Speech to text
    3.  Voice Commands
    4.  Voice Notes
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Voice recognition
    7.  Speech Recognition

    Dictanote VS Nuance Dragon

     
    Comments about Dictanote as an Alternative to Nuance Dragon
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    anils
    Positive Dec 19, 2016
    2

    It works on the web. Costs only $10 per year at the moment.

    Guest
    Positive Dec 26, 2019
    -1

    Recent updates have made it really smooth. Much cheaper than Dragon and works ok.

    Guest
    Negative Jan 15, 2020
    -2

    It requires Correct Pronunciation like you're talking to a computer. Dragon NaturallySpeaking allows you to Speak Naturally and still work.

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    • Most users think Dictanote is a great Nuance Dragon alternative.

    • Dictanote is the most popular Web-based alternative to Nuance Dragon.

    • Dictanote is the most popular free alternative to Nuance Dragon.

    • Dictanote is Freemium and ProprietaryNuance Dragon is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Speech Note icon
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    Note taking and reading with Speech to Text and Text to Speech.

    57 Speech Note alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Speech Note Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  Speech to text

    Speech Note VS Nuance Dragon

     
    • Speech Note is the most popular Linux alternative to Nuance Dragon.

    • Speech Note is the most popular Open Source alternative to Nuance Dragon.

    • Speech Note is Free and Open SourceNuance Dragon is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Superwhisper icon
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    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.

    45 Superwhisper alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone

    Superwhisper Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  AI-Powered
    4.  speech transcription
    5.  Voice dictation
    6.  Dictation
    7.  Voice Commands
    8.  Speech to text
    9.  Voice Notes

    Superwhisper VS Nuance Dragon

     
    • Superwhisper is the most popular Mac & iPhone alternative to Nuance Dragon.

    • Superwhisper is Freemium and ProprietaryNuance Dragon is Paid and Proprietary
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    Windows Speech Recognition makes using a keyboard and mouse optional. You can control your PC with your voice and dictate text instead.

    53 Windows Speech Recognition alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Windows Speech Recognition Features

    1.  Speech Recognition
    2.  Voice recognition
    3.  Speech to text

    Windows Speech Recognition VS Nuance Dragon

     
    • Most users think Windows Speech Recognition is a great Nuance Dragon alternative.

    • Windows Speech Recognition is the most popular Windows alternative to Nuance Dragon.

    • Windows Speech Recognition is Free and ProprietaryNuance Dragon is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Spokenly icon
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    Experience effortless voice-to-text on your Mac. Speak your thoughts, and let modern AI handle the typing—no hidden data collection, no distractions.

    43 Spokenly alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dictation
    7.  speech transcription
    8.  AI-Powered
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    10.  Voice dictation
    11.  Automatic Transcript
    12.  Speech to text

    Spokenly VS Nuance Dragon

     
  6. LipSurf icon
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    "Siri for Chrome" Completely control the browser without your hands -- say "google what movies are playing near me" to do a search, scroll up and down, click any link, open tabs, open your favorite sites and more all with just your voice.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome

    LipSurf Features

    1. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    2.  Custom shortcuts
    3.  Dictation
    4.  Speech Recognition
    5.  Browser integration
    6.  Speech to text

    LipSurf VS Nuance Dragon

     
    Comments about LipSurf as an Alternative to Nuance Dragon
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    Guest
    Negative Jan 4, 2021
    0

    This is a Chrome extension that only works for web browsing

    mikojunky
    Positive Aug 8, 2019
    1

    This is the most complete voice control program out of what's listed here. Not only does it handle dictation very well, but also lets you control the browser fully - click links, scroll etc. Also has specialized commands for certain sites like Gmail and Reddit and allows for custom shortcuts!

    YTTT
    Positive Mar 4, 2020
    0

    Modern alternative to Dragon

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    • Almost everyone thinks LipSurf is a great Nuance Dragon alternative.

    • LipSurf is Free and ProprietaryNuance Dragon is Paid and Proprietary
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    Simon is an open source speech recognition program that can replace your mouse and keyboard. The system is designed to be as flexible as possible and will work with any language or dialect.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    no more from 2016

    Simon Speech Recognition Features

    1.  Voice recognition
    2.  Speech Recognition

    Simon Speech Recognition VS Nuance Dragon

     
  8. SpeechPulse icon
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    SpeechPulse is a dictation software for Windows 10/11 and Apple Silicon Macs. It can type into any text input, including text editors, web browsers, and office applications. SpeechPulse works fully offline and doesn’t require any internet connectivity.

    87 SpeechPulse alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Speech Recognition
    6.  Voice to Text
    7.  Speech to text
    8.  Voice dictation
    9.  AI-Powered
    10.  speech transcription

    SpeechPulse VS Nuance Dragon

     
    • SpeechPulse is the most popular commercial alternative to Nuance Dragon.

    • SpeechPulse is Paid and ProprietaryNuance Dragon is also Paid and Proprietary
    • SpeechPulse is Privacy focusedNuance Dragon is not according to our users
  9. Braina icon
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    Braina Virtual Assistant is an intelligent personal assistant software for Windows PC that allows you to interact with your computer using voice commands in English language.

    38 Braina alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android

    Braina Features

    1.  Dictation
    2.  Personal-assistant
    3.  Speech Recognition
    4.  Voice Search
    5.  Voice recognition
    6.  Speech to text
    7.  Voice control

    Braina VS Nuance Dragon

     
    Comments about Braina as an Alternative to Nuance Dragon
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Jul 9, 2018
    0

    Braina is a personal assistant with voice recognation. It can be used for dictation.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Jan 11, 2017
    3

    Braina is a virtual assistant and not a speech-to-text software

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive May 1, 2017
    -4

    Braina Pro can work out of the box for speech recognition unlike Dragon. Dictation to third party software and website works like a charm.

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    • Some users think Braina is a great Nuance Dragon alternative, some don't.

    • Braina is the most popular Android alternative to Nuance Dragon.

    • Braina is Free Personal and ProprietaryNuance Dragon is Paid and Proprietary
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