Note taking and reading with Speech to Text and Text to Speech.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MPL-2.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
- Global




Apps similar to Web Assist include Speech Note, which is free and open source. Other options are NaturalReader, Dictanote, Nuance Dragon and TextAloud. Text to Speech Services like Web Assist are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, the web, Mac, Android and iPhone.
Note taking and reading with Speech to Text and Text to Speech.




Natural Reader is a professional text to speech program that converts any written text into spoken words. The paid versions of Natural Reader have many more features.



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.




Interact with your PC through voice commands and dictation. Supports tasks such as text formatting, web searching, and sending emails. Available for PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android, it enhances productivity and accessibility with hands-free operations.


NextUp.com develops Windows text to speech (TTS) software applications like TextAloud that let your computer talk with AT&T Natural Voices. TextAloud can also be in Microsoft Word as a plug-in.

WhisperTyping is voice typing software using the Whisper model for the best-in-class dictation experience. Make use of it’s AI modes to write better and faster, get answers to pending questions and run commands, all by using your voice.




AI voice platform features 60+ emotional voices in multiple languages and accents for commercial-grade text-to-speech, supports voice cloning for personal use, offers APIs for workflow integration, enables digital preservation, and fits various audio projects.


VoxWrite is a Chrome Extension that turns your speech into clear, professional text. It automatically cleans up, formats, and prepares your words so they’re ready to use. Just speak naturally in any language, set your preferences once, and watch your speech become polished...




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.




WordQ has made reading, writing, and communication easier and more accessible for millions of people around the world.




Generates realistic AI-driven voice-overs using over 100 voices and 15 languages, converts scripts or personal recordings into pro-quality speech, offers precise timing sync with video or slides, easy script editing, music blending, and secure cloud storage.




Work by Speech is the first program in the world that allows efficient work on a computer by speech without needing a keyboard and mouse.



