Windows Speech Recognition Alternatives

Windows Speech Recognition is described as 'Makes using a keyboard and mouse optional. You can control your PC with your voice and dictate text instead' and is a audio transcription tool in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Windows Speech Recognition for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Windows Speech Recognition alternative is Vibe Transcribe, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Speech Recognition are FUTO Voice Input, Speech Note, Whisper and Moonshine AI.

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Windows Speech Recognition alternatives are mainly Audio Transcription Tools but may also be Note-taking Tools or Video Transcription Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Windows Speech Recognition.
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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.

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Windows Speech Recognition alternatives page was last updated Mar 9, 2025
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  1. WhisperTyping icon

    WhisperTyping

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    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.

    8 WhisperTyping alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WhisperTyping for speaking to ChatGPT.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Text to Speech
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Voice dictation
    6.  Dictation
    7.  Voice to Text
    8.  AI-Powered

    WhisperTyping VS Windows Speech Recognition

     
  2. 7+ Taskbar Numberer icon

    7+ Taskbar Numberer

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    This utility has been designed for speech recognition users who use voice macros to switch between open applications and tray icons. It works on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 operating systems, both 32-bit and 64-bit.

    15 7+ Taskbar Numberer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    7+ Taskbar Numberer screenshot 1

    7+ Taskbar Numberer VS Windows Speech Recognition

     
  4. Express Dictate Digital Dictation Software icon

    Express Dictate Digital Dictation Software

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    Express Dictate software is a voice recording program that works like a dictaphone. It lets you use your PC or Mac to send dictation to your typist by email, Internet or over the computer network.

    19 Express Dictate Digital Dictation Software alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Express Dictate Digital Dictation Software screenshot 1

    Express Dictate Digital Dictation Software Features

    1.  Dictation
    2.  Voice dictation

    Express Dictate Digital Dictation Software VS Windows Speech Recognition

     
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  6. Dictation.io icon

    Dictation.io

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    Dictation is a free online speech recognition software that will help you write emails, documents and essays using your voice narration and without typing.

    21 Dictation.io alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    Dictation.io screenshot 1

    Dictation.io Features

    1.  Voice recognition
    2.  Speech Recognition
    3.  Dictation

    Dictation.io VS Windows Speech Recognition

     
  7. Wryte icon

    Wryte

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    Dictation software for blogger and other webworkers.

    15 Wryte alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Wryte screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last updated on August 2016. The available Appimage crashes.

    Wryte Features

    1.  Speech Recognition
    2.  Dictation
    3.  Voice recognition

    Wryte VS Windows Speech Recognition

     
  8. VoxCommando icon

    VoxCommando

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    VoxCommando is a speech recognition and command utility that can be used for home automation, as an assistive tool to speed up everyday tasks, or simply because it is fun and easy to use.

    27 VoxCommando alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    VoxCommando Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Voice recognition
    3.  Speech Recognition
    4.  Voice Commands

    VoxCommando VS Windows Speech Recognition

     
  10. tazti icon

    tazti

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    tazti is state of the art Speech Recognition & Voice Recognition software. Use tazti to open files, like music, by voice control, or play PC Games, control applications, programs, and robots by voice command!.

    11 tazti alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    tazti screenshot 1

    tazti Features

    1.  Speech Recognition
    2.  Voice recognition

    tazti VS Windows Speech Recognition

     

  11. TextFromToSpeech

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    Free online speech recognition tool that will help you write text with your voice without typing. Speech to Text Notepad.

    16 TextFromToSpeech alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    TextFromToSpeech screenshot 1

    TextFromToSpeech Features

    1.  Dictation
    2.  Speech to text
    3.  Voice to Text

    TextFromToSpeech VS Windows Speech Recognition

     
  12. BetterDictation icon

    BetterDictation

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    BetterDictation is your personal scribe. You speak, and it will quickly and flawless transcribe into any app.

    58 BetterDictation alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    BetterDictation screenshot 1

    BetterDictation Features

    1.  Voice dictation
    2.  Speech to text
    3.  Dictation

    BetterDictation VS Windows Speech Recognition

     
  13. SpeechFlow icon

    SpeechFlow

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    Accurate speech-to-text API for all languages beyond just English.

    48 SpeechFlow alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    SpeechFlow screenshot 1

    SpeechFlow Features

    1.  Automatic Transcript
    2.  speech transcription
    3.  Speech to text
    4.  Speech Recognition
    5.  Transcribe

    SpeechFlow VS Windows Speech Recognition

     

    • SpeechFlow is the most popular SaaS alternative to Windows Speech Recognition.

    • SpeechFlow is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows Speech Recognition is Free and Proprietary
  14. Mark II icon

    Mark II

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    Mark II, aka JARVIS, Is a compact, customizable voice recognition software in continuous development. It allows you to open folders, execute programs, search the web, etc.

    14 Mark II alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Mark II screenshot 1

    Mark II Features

    1.  Voice recognition

    Mark II VS Windows Speech Recognition

     
  15. SpeechTexter icon

    SpeechTexter

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    SpeechTexter is an online multi-language real-time speech recognizer, that can help you type long documents, emails, blog posts with your voice. The accuracy improves with better microphone quality and lower noise in background.

    19 SpeechTexter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    SpeechTexter screenshot 1

    SpeechTexter Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Dictation
    4.  Voice to Text
    5.  Speech to text

    SpeechTexter VS Windows Speech Recognition

     
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